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Mexicana Flies First Embraer E195-E2 to Tulum After Third Jet Arrives at AIFA

The state-run carrier is shifting to fuel‑efficient Embraer jets to replace its interim Boeing fleet.

Overview

  • Mexicana operated its inaugural commercial E195‑E2 flight from AIFA to Tulum on August 25 with 132 passengers aboard.
  • A third E195‑E2, registered XA‑MXC, reached AIFA over the weekend, bringing the new-jet contingent in Mexico to three.
  • Two additional E195‑E2 aircraft are scheduled to arrive in November and December 2025, allowing the airline to return Boeing 737‑800 NGs to the Air Force.
  • The 20‑jet Embraer order—10 E190‑E2 and 10 E195‑E2—will be delivered through 2027 to widen connectivity, including new service to Campeche and Chetumal.
  • Mexicana highlights about 25% lower fuel burn on the E2 family and is aiming to carry more than 400,000 passengers in 2025.