Embraer Sells 15 E195‑E2 Jets to U.S. Lessor Azorra
Raising Azorra’s firm E2 count to 54, the deal underscores growing airline demand for smaller, more fuel‑efficient jets.
Overview
- Embraer confirmed on Friday that Azorra placed a firm order for 15 E195‑E2 aircraft and holds purchase rights for 15 more, with the order to be recorded in Embraer’s second‑quarter 2026 backlog.
- The new agreement raises Azorra’s firm E2 commitments from 39 to 54, marking the third time the lessor has expanded its E2 orders since their initial 2021 pact.
- With this sale recorded, Embraer says the E2 program has surpassed 500 total orders and that more than 200 E195‑E2 jets are already operating worldwide.
- Embraer positions the E195‑E2 as its largest commercial jet and highlights lower fuel burn, reduced emissions and noise, plus a 2‑2 seating layout that removes a middle seat to improve passenger comfort.
- The repeat purchases by Azorra reflect a wider trend of leasing firms renewing regional fleets to meet airline demand for more efficient aircraft and to support route expansion and fleet modernization.