Regional, Business & General Aviation

BERMUDA - BermudAir has officially entered the air cargo market by securing a converted Embraer E190F jet through an agreement with lessor Regional One, making it the first operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter line in the Americas and only the second worldwide.

Building upon its current passenger fleet of E-Jets, the airline will utilize the freighter to bolster logistics across Bermuda, North America, and the Caribbean, focusing primarily on high-demand sectors such as express package delivery and e-commerce.

The main-deck freighter conversion provides BermudAir with a maximum payload capacity of roughly 13.5 metric tons alongside more than 100 cubic meters of usable volume. By selecting the E190F, the carrier aims to capitalize on the aircraft's efficiency, bridging the operational gap between smaller turboprops and larger narrowbody freighters through lower operating expenses and extended flight range across its regional network.

Source: Embraer
Associated URL: https://www.embraer.com/media-center/en/?mediatype=NEWS&detail=32157-BermudAir-Becomes-the-Second-Embraer-E-Freighter-Operator

SEOUL - Boeing and Korean Air have completed a historic agreement for 103 aircraft, marking the realization of a procurement plan originally pledged in August 2025.

The finalized order incorporates a diverse mix of narrow-body and widebody planes, featuring 50 737-10 single-aisle jets, 25 787-10 long-haul airliners, 20 777-9 aircraft, and eight 777-8 Cargo freighters. Beyond modernizing the carrier's fleet, leaders emphasized that the massive deal reflects ongoing trade cooperation and reinforces the economic and industrial partnership between the United States and South Korea. Top executives from Boeing, Korean Air, and engine manufacturer CFM International commemorated the milestone alongside government and diplomatic officials in Seoul.

Source: Boeing
Associated URL: https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-09-16-Boeing,-Korean-Air-Announce-Record-103-Airplane-Order

WICHITA - Textron Aviation is preparing to deliver its inaugural medical evacuation-configured Cessna SkyCourier turboprop to Algerian operator Tassili Travail Aérien.

Designed as a flexible special-missions platform, the aircraft features a specialized medical interior, including a Lifeport medevac system, that allows quick transformation between patient transport, standard passenger travel, and cargo roles. The twin-engine aircraft operates on rough or short airfields, making it suitable for air ambulance and logistics operations in demanding environments. This milestone marks both the launch of emergency medical capabilities for the twin-turboprop model and its first deployment within the African region.

Source: Flight Global
Associated URL: https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/2026/09/textron-readies-first-medical-skycourier-aircraft-for-delivery/
Author: Graham Rapier