OREANDA-NEWS. March 28, 2012. The third 76-seater Embraer 170 with register number ES-AEC has landed at Tallinn Airport. The aircraft carrying the new livery of Estonian Air is delivered to Estonian Air under a lease agreement with Finnair. Altogether Estonian Air will get four Embraer E-Jet aircraft from Finnair, reported the press-centre of Estonian Air.

The fourth aircraft will be delivered to Estonia within nearest weeks.

Estonian Air has selected Embraer E-Jet family to support its long-term strategy. Embraer is the largest producer of regional aircraft. Estonian Air is estimating a requirement for 12 Embraer E-Jet aircraft that enable the company to increase flight frequencies, open new destinations and to operate at least double daily services to main destinations in Europe. The airline is committing to pragmatic and sustainable growth in the future.

The national flag carrier of Estonia and Embraer have signed a contract for the purchase of three E175s and one E190. Estonian Air takes eight additional aircraft, four E170s and four E190s, under a combination of lease agreements with third parties and leasing companies. The direct purchase from Embraer is subject to the approval of Estonian Air’s Supervisory Council.

AS Estonian Air, Estonia’s national carrier, is the biggest operator at Tallinn Airport. Estonian Air focuses on improving the connection between Estonia and the rest of the world with the aim of increasing competitiveness as a network carrier hub.

Estonian Air flies to 24 destinations in CIS, Scandinavia and Europe. The airline has added new destinations to its flight schedule, such as Helsinki, Riga, Jyvaskyla, Hannover, Vienna, Venice, Joensuu, Kajaani and Thbilisi.

The ticket prices start at 39.90 euros, if purchased from www.estonian-air.com, including all fees and taxes, baggage, snacks and soft drinks on longer flights and soft drinks on flights that last less than 1 hour.

Estonian Air is the National Partner of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Finland.