5 Places You Can Still Fly the Embraer 110 Bandeirante

The Embraer 110 Bandeirante was the aircraft which launched the Brazilian manufacturer’s push into commercial aviation.

This nimble little turboprop has proven popular the world over since the 1970s, but is now less common in airline fleets.

But you can still fly the type, as our recent update to Last Chance to Fly (our guide to flying rare and historic aircraft) shows.

A Brief History of the Embraer 110 Bandeirante

The Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante is a twin-turboprop regional airliner that played a crucial role in the development of Brazil’s aviation industry. Designed in the late 1960s by French engineer Max Holste, the aircraft was the first produced by Embraer, which was founded in 1969.

The prototype first flew on October 26, 1968, and commercial production began in 1972. The Bandeirante (meaning “pioneer” in Portuguese) was designed for short-haul routes and could carry up to 21 passengers. It quickly gained popularity among regional airlines and military operators worldwide.

The aircraft was widely used in Brazil, North America, and Europe, serving both passenger and cargo roles. Production ended in 1990, with around 500 units built. Many are still in service today, particularly in remote and less-developed regions.

Here are five places you can still fly the Embraer 110 Bandeirante

Fiji

Fijian airline Northern Air links Nausouri International Airport with smaller airports around the islands, including to the capital Nadi. It has three Bandeirantes.

Cook Islands

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Air Rarotonga is a small airline based in the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It flies a pair of EMB-110s to various islands from its base at Rarotonga.

Uruguay

Aeromás is domestic airline based at Montevideo in Uruguay, flying the EMB-110 to other cities around the country.

The Bahamas

Pineapple Air is an airline based in the Bahamas which flies two EMB-110 Bandeirantes from Nassau to various other islands in the country, like Governor’s Harbour and North Eleuthera.

Australia

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King Island Airlines is a tiny regional airline based at Moorabbin in Australia. It has a single Bandeirante which it usually flies to King Island.

When was the last time you saw an Embraer 110 Bandeirante? Have you ever flown on one? Leave a comment below!

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