SA Airlink Embraer 170?

[midweeksaint]

I have seen a suggestion in another forum that Airlink have converted their remaining outstanding Emb135 orders (15?) for two 170s. Anyone know if this is correct? If so, when will the aircraft be delivered and for what routes, etc?

[grjplanes]

I've also seen it on another forum, but still take rumours like this with a pinch of salt untill it's officially announced...although I don't remember an official announcement about the "cancellation" of the previous order of 30 EMB-135s...so anything is possible.
Either way, it would be great to see the E-170 in SA, probably replacing the 732 to TNR, and my guess being that it would replace some flights to GRJ (from JNB, CPT and DUR...?)

[cigar]

The E170 orders for Airlink are listed on Embraer's official order backlog list which suggests there may be more to this 'rumour'...

Let's wait and see - fingers crossed!!