Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has announced the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to existing lessee customer Airlink. The aircraft were delivered to Airlink, which operates the African continent’s largest fleet of Embraer aircraft, in December 2025.
Amid ongoing global supply chain issues, Airlink intends to salvage parts from the E190 airframes and retain the engines as spares, but are also evaluating options for future operation of the aircraft.
Maarten Grift, TrueNoord Sales Director, comments: “This transaction underscores TrueNoord’s commitment to supporting operators with flexible solutions that address today’s operational challenges. We were pleased to work with Airlink’s experienced and knowledgeable team and help strengthen their fleet resilience despite dynamic market conditions.”
Airlink CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht, adds: “Securing these aircraft is a strategic move to safeguard the reliability of our Embraer fleet. By acquiring additional engines and components, we can mitigate the impact of global supply chain disruptions and maintain the high standards of service our customers expect. We value our partnership with TrueNoord and appreciate their flexibility in completing this transaction.”
Richard Jacobs, TrueNoord CCO, concludes: “Further strengthening our existing relationship with this leading African operator, our joint collaborative efforts ensured the sale was finalised in a timely, streamlined and efficient manner. It was a pleasure working with Airlink’s entire team, and we look forward to partnering again on future opportunities. Additional thanks also goes to the aircraft’s previous lessee, Breeze, for their support throughout the process.”
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