Mauritania Airlines Orders Embraer Two E175 Jets

Mauritania Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for two E175 jets, valued at USD 93.8 million based on current list prices.

Mauritania Airlines will configure both aircraft with 76 seats in a comfortable dual class layout.

Deliveries are scheduled to take place in 2019.

“The acquisition of the E175 is part of our fleet modernization, replacing old aircraft and complementing our young narrow-body aircraft”, said Mr. Mohamed Radhy Bennahi, CEO of Mauritania Airlines. “We are certain that with E175 we’ll be able to offer an even better service to our customers, with greater comfort, adding more frequencies and new destinations.”

Raul Villaron, Vice President, Sales, for Middle East & Africa, Embraer Commercial Aviation, added, “Embraer is proud to welcome Mauritania Airlines to the growing family of E-Jets operators. With the best economics in its category, the E175 is a success in many markets around the world and we are glad the aircraft will enter the African market with Mauritania Airlines.” 

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