Aero Republica receives Embraer-190 aircraft

Aero Republica, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. announced the delivery of its 8th EMBRAER-190 Aircraft directly from the manufacturer. The airline currently operates a fleet of 13 aircraft, consisting of five MD-80 aircraft and eight EMBRAER-190 aircraft. The new aircraft is part of the Aero Republica’s fleet modernization and renewal program, which began in 2006 and aims to replace MD-80 aircraft with modern and efficient EMBRAER-190s. This modern aircraft incorporates advanced technological features such as winglets, efficient and powerful GE CF34 motors and the latest Honeywell Corporation aeronautics equipment.