HEBEI AIRLINES ORDERS 10 E190S

China’s Hebei Airlines has ordered 10 E190s, with options on a further five. The first delivery is scheduled for September 2012. To meet the growing demand for air transportation as a consequence of the region rapid economic development in recent years, Hebei Provincial Government is giving top priority to aviation expansion. In June 2010, with strong support from the provincial government, Hebei Airlines was inaugurated as a holding company of Hebei Aviation Investment Group, a leading state-owned company. Currently, Hebei Airlines operates six aircraft, including two ERJ 145. The Embraer 190 will help the airline support its near-term expansion. “We