By Evgeny Perlin: In Brazil, a ceremony of transferring the airliner E-175 took place. This is the first Embraer aircraft that Belavia received. Last week, Belarusian engineers tested the aircraft. It was assembled at a plant in Brazil in about 3 months. The exterior design, the interior, as well as the location of the seats were slightly altered. Also, the aircraft has become more manageable and economical. There is now more space on the shelves for the carry-on bags. This is Belavia’s second deal with Embraer in the 5 years of their cooperation.
Anatoly Gusarov, the General Director of Belavia Airlines: "This project received financing from the Belarusian Development Bank, as well as from a Brazilian financial agency, which significantly reduced the cost of the project and the resources we need to pay for these three planes."
On Thursday, the first new Embraer will arrive at the Minsk National Airport. It first flight is scheduled for 24 April. Among the likely destinations are Rostov, Kazan, and St. Petersburg. In the coming two months, Belavia will receive two more aircraft of the 195 model. These planes have more seats and bigger flight range.
