Despite its relatively recent entry into the commercial aviation market, the Brazilian-made Embraer E-Jet E2 aircraft family has steadily gained popularity in the large regional market. While it launched at the Paris Air Show in 2013, this aircraft family has seen commercial use for just five years.
Embraer's E-Jet E2 aircraft family is the manufacturer's latest generation of jets, designed to cater to medium-range operations. It consists of three aircraft models, namely the E175-E2, E190-E2, and the larger E195-E2 variant.
The E190-E2 was the first aircraft launched in the Embraer E2 family. Following its maiden flight on May 23, 2016, the aircraft was certified on February 28, 2018, and entered service with its launch customer, the Norwegian regional airline Widerøe, just shy of two months after.
According to ch-aviation, there are currently nine operators with active Embraer E2 family aircraft. Let's further explore the carriers and numbers behind these planes.
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
Hailing from the same nation, regional and domestic Brazilian airline Azul stands out among the few airlines with a significant amount of Embraer E2 family aircraft in their fleet. According to ch-aviation.com, the airline operates an active fleet of 15 Embraer E195-E2 jets, also known as Embraer ERJ190-400.
Helvetic Airways
Helvetic Airways, a regional airline based in Switzerland, currently operates 11 Embraer E2 family jets. Among them, seven are the smaller variant E190-E2 (also known as the ERJ190-300), while the other four are the larger E195-E2 variant.
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According to ch-aviation.com data, Helvetic Airways' Embraer E190-E2 jets can accommodate up to 114 passengers, while the Embraer E195-E2s can seat up to a maximum of 146 passengers.
Porter Airlines
In 2021, Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier, placed an order for 30 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with the option to purchase an additional 50, collectively valued at the list price of $5.82 billion. Currently, the airline boasts a fleet of eight active Embraer E195-E2 jets.
KLM Cityhopper
Another excellent choice for those seeking to travel on the highly-regarded Embraer E2 family would be to fly with KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The carrier presently has seven Embraer E195-E2 jets in operation.
Notably, the first Embraer E195-E2 added to the KLM Cityhopper was delivered to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the Netherlands, on February 25, 2021, and quickly began service on March 1, 2021, flying a route to Warsaw, Poland.
Binter Canarias
The flag carrier of the Canary Islands Spanish autonomous community, Binter Canarias, currently has a fleet of five actively flying Embraer E190-E2 jets.
Air Astana
Kazakhstan-based Air Astana operates an active fleet of four Embraer E2 jets. In 2018, the airline welcomed brand new E190-E2 jets to its fleet to replace its aging original E190 jets.
Air Peace
Air Peace, an airline based in Nigeria, currently operates an active fleet of four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. In 2021, the airline officially inaugurated its first Embraer E195-E2, becoming the first African operator of the type.
Widerøe
While Widerøe is considered a launch customer of Embraer E2 family aircraft, the airline only has two Embraer E190-E2 jets currently in active service. The third is currently undergoing maintenance and is due to return to service shortly.
Pionair Australia
The list of airlines actively operating the Embraer E2 family aircraft ends with Pionair Australia as the only carrier flying a single Embraer E190-E2 jet at the time of writing.
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Sources: ch-aviation.com
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Embraer
- Stock Code:
- ERJ
- Date Founded:
- 1969-08-19
- CEO:
- Francisco Gomes Neto
- Headquarters Location:
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Key Product Lines:
- Embraer 170, Embraer 175, Embraer 190, Embraer 195, Embraer 175-E2, Embraer 190-E2, Embraer 195-E2
- Business Type:
- Planemaker
