Copa Subsidiary, Aero Republica took delivery of its eighth Embraer ERJ 190 adding it to its five MD-80s and seven ERJ 190s. The new aircraft is part of the Aero Republica's fleet modernization and renewal program, which began in 2006 and aims to replace MD-80 aircraft. The new aircraft will be used to serve Aero Republica's domestic and international routes more efficiently. They also will play an important role in Aero Republica's alliance with Copa Airlines in Panama, through the joint expansion of route networks that will provide passengers more destinations and frequencies.