U.S. upstart airline Avelo said it placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195‑E2 jets, a win for the Brazilian manufacturer.
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Brazilian airplane maker Embraer
has landed its first U.S. sale of its efficient but slow-selling E2 jets with a 50-plane deal from startup carrier Avelo Airlines.
Avelo first started flying in April 2021 with used Boeing
737s but has struggled and recently exited a host of cities on the West Coast. It has also turned to flying deportees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which has sparked some protests, demonstrations, and backlash from some politicians.
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