Embraer's 3Q19 order book changes revealed ch-aviation PRO exclusive

Air Niugini (PX, Port Moresby) has altered its contract with Boeing to delay delivery of four B737-8s it has on order until at least 2024, the airline’s chief executive, Alan Milne, told Reuters on January 21.

The Papua New Guinea carrier had been scheduled to take its first MAX this year, but Milne said the delay would give it more time to complete a broad assessment of its fleeting plans. The fleet review also includes the likely replacement of its Fokker Aircraft.

“This will then determine if the MAX is still appropriate for Air Niugini or whether another Boeing product would better suit as a replacement for the B737/767,” he said referring to the airline’s older models.

If Boeing’s attempt to buy Embraer’s commercial division closes, the B737 MAX 8 order may be switched altogether to the E195-E2 family, Milne said. The American and Brazilian manufacturers had hoped to close their tie-up early in 2020, but although the United States and China have approved the deal and Brazil is expected...