May 31, 2016 – TAP Express’ first Embraer 190 is now flying across Europe. The aircraft entered service on May 23, 2016, flying from Lisbon, Portugal, to Nice, France. TAP’s E190 accommodates 106 passengers in a 2-2 configuration.
TAP Express is TAP’s new brand for regional operations. The entry into service of the E190 is part of TAP’s regional fleet renewal strategy. The TAP Express fleet will soon include nine E190s and eight ATR 72s.
“We at TAP are very pleased to launch the new E190 aircraft into operation as part of our thorough strategic plan to improve product and services in the whole, including the renewal of the company’s entire regional fleet,” said Fernando Pinto, CEO of TAP. “These aircraft offer a greater degree of comfort and modernity that will surprise our passengers. The new E190 are recent aircraft with advanced technology and greater range, which will allow TAP to open new routes and expand to new markets, while ensuring more flexible and reliable operations, with better efficiency and cost-effectiveness. With such aircraft in service, TAP Express will from now on operate the newest fleet in its market segment, thus strongly reinforcing its competitiveness as a European regional airline.”
“It is a pleasure to add TAP Express to the growing family of E-Jet operators,” said Paulo César Silva, president and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “With the best operating cost in the category of jets up to 100 seats, The E190 will bring more efficiency and flexibility to TAP Express operations, and provide unparalleled passenger comfort.”
