In order to replace eight ageing liaison aircraft (5x Fairchild Merlin IIIA and 3x Hawker Siddeley HS748) four Embraer regional were purchase in two different types. De ERJ135 seats 37 passengers and the ERJ145 that can transport 50 passengers. They are primarely used for liaison flights within Europe. CE03 c/n 145526 ex PT-STR
011101: first noted San José dos Campos (Brazilië) (on Embraer production line)
041201: first flight Sao José dos Campos (Brazil) (testregistration PT-STR)
111201: departed from Sao José dos Campos on delivery to Belgium (planned route : Sao Jose dos Campos - Recife (nightstop) - Island of Fernando de Noronhia (situated in the Atlantic off the north-eastern tip of Brazil) - take-off with full fuel load either the Cap Vert Archipelago, the African continent or directly to Portugal for another night stop - Melsbroek
131201: delivered Melsbroek
131201: taken on charge by 15 Wing - 21 Squadron
000406: first noted with Belgian Defence logo on tail instead of Belgian flag
000006: active with Liaison & Long Haul Flight (LLHF), Melsbroek
Photo André Bar CE04 c/n 145548 ex PT-SZL
011101: first noted San José dos Campos (fuselage on Embraer production line)
101201: first flight Sao José dos Campos (Brazil) (testregistratie PT-SZL)
210102: delivery at Melsbroek as 'BAF600'
210102: taken on charge by 15 Wing - 21 Squadron
000006: active with Liaison & Long Haul Flight (LLHF), Melsbroek