Overland Airways receives first of 3 new Embraer E175 aircraft

Overland Airways took delivery of a brand new Embraer E175 aircraft. The airline placed a firm order for 3 or the jets with options for 3 more. Overland Airways operates both scheduled and charter flights, and they plan to use the dual-class 88-seat E175s to increase capacity on domestic routes and expand services to regional cities as well as offer more flexibility to their charter customers.

“The delivery of Overland’s first new E175 marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for the airline and Embraer. Nigeria represents one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world; Overland and Embraer are committed to the support of its continued success with a product line perfectly suited to build connectivity across West Africa”, said Stephan Hannemann, Head of Africa & Middle East Region, Commercial Aviation.