Alitalia introduces the first two new Embraer ERJ 190s

Alitalia (2nd) (Compagnie Aerea Italiana) (Rome) acquired its first Embraer ERJ 190-100LR (EI-RNA, msn 19000470) on September 23. On October 6 the company introduced the first two into service.

The first Embraer ERJ 190 is the first of 20 E-Jets that Alitalia will accept from Embraer by 2012. AZ is adding five 100-seat ERJ 190s and five 88-seat Embraer ERJ 175.

The new E-Jets will replace the 16 regional aircraft currently in the fleet.

Copyright Photo: Newman Homrich. The second ERJ 190-100LR registered EI-RNB (msn 19000479) is pictured on its delivery flight on October 8.