Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has delivered the 50th E195-E2 aircraft to Porter Airlines. The Canadian airline has firm orders for 75 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 25, meaning its fleet could increase to 100 E2s.
Network Expansion
The fleet expansion has allowed Porter to expand its network across Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Having recently launched 13 new routes from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Hamilton airports to five popular vacation hotspots-Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, and Liberia (Costa Rica), delivery of the 50th aircraft will enable the airline to further explore expansion opportunities.
Michael Deluce, President & CEO of Porter Airlines said:
Since Porter’s founding in 2006, we have consistently focused on raising the bar for our passengers by proving that economy flying can and should be pleasurable for everyone. The E2’s introduction into our fleet is allowing us to turbocharge these efforts as the fastest growing airline in North America over the last three years. The aircraft offers an incredible passenger experience and supports our promise as being the only airline in the region with no middle seats for any passenger on any flight. Our story is continuing as we reset the competitive landscape.”
Echoing these sentiments, Nigel Patterson, Vice President Sales & Marketing, and Head of Region North America, Embraer Commercial Aviation, commented:
Porter Airlines is a true disruptor in North American travel. Their commitment to elevating the passenger experience with the E195-E2 highlights the aircraft’s unique blend of operational efficiency, passenger comfort, and environmental performance. Today’s delivery reinforces our conviction that the E2 family is the ideal solution for next-gen growth and market expansion.”
More About the E195-E2
The most technologically advanced member of the E-Jets E2 family, the E195-E2 is also the largest. Compared to first-generation E-Jets, the E195-E2 delivers up to 29% lower fuel burn. Ideal for high frequency routes, the aircraft has a range of 3,000 nautical miles, enabling nonstop operations across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Other features of the E195-E2 include excellent economics, the quietest cabin, 4th-gen fly-by-wire avionics, onboard Wi-Fi and seatback power, and no middle seats.
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