Key facts
- Abra Group has ordered 20 Embraer E2 jets.
- The order marks the first Embraer aircraft for the airline group.
- Abra Group is the parent company of Avianca and Gol.
Abra Group, the parent company of South American airlines Avianca and Gol, has placed an order for 20 E2 aircraft from Brazilian planemaker Embraer. This significant deal marks the first time Abra Group will operate Embraer aircraft, as its current fleet is composed entirely of Boeing and Airbus planes. The order is expected to be officially announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. The distribution of these E2 jets will be managed under the group's corporate portfolio, with the possibility of being allocated among its subsidiary airlines.