Embraer Delivers First 190 Jet to Flybaboo

Embraer, a manufacturer of commercial aircrafts, has delivered the first Embraer 190 jet to Swiss airline Flybaboo.

The airline, which previously flew a dedicated turboprop fleet, will begin operating the Embraer 190 in 2008 under a leasing agreement with M1 Travel, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lebanon’s M1 Group.

The Embraer 190s leased to Flybaboo will support the airline’s current network and also enable it to expand to new destinations. Flybaboo has selected the steep approach option for its E-Jet, allowing the airline to operate out of London City Airport, as well as key existing destinations at Lugano, in Switzerland, and Florence Vespucci, in Italy, downtown airports, all with short runways.

Jacques Bankir, president of Flybaboo, said: “The delivery of our first Embraer 190 is a milestone for this five-year-old company, heralding the beginning of exciting new developments. The Embraer 190 will be the catalyst to further grow both our aircraft fleet and our route network to Europe and beyond.”