Abra Group weighs A220 or E195-E2 for expanded Latin America connectivity

Abra Group is evaluating the addition of either Airbus A220 or Embraer E195-E2 jets to its fleet as it seeks to enhance regional connectivity in Latin America. The company, which controls Avianca, GOL, and Wamos, has not indicated a preference between the two models, according to Flight Global.

This potential fleet expansion aims to boost links between markets in Central and South America. Both aircraft types offer greater capacity than traditional regional jets, yet remain smaller than the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.

Abra holds an outstanding order for approximately 135 Airbus A320neo jets, while GOL has commitments for around 75 Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 10 aircraft. These orders position the group with significant future narrowbody deliveries.

Brazilian airline GOL has been urged by the Brazilian government to finalize a deal to acquire Embraer jets, a move the company has admitted to having in talks with the manufacturer.

However, this alternative would compromise its strategy of having a fleet consisting solely of Boeing 737s. On the other hand, GOL is reportedly close to receiving Airbus A330-900 widebodies in 2026, under a lease agreement with Avolon, but the final destination of these aircraft will be decided by Abra.

After having only Azul as an operator of the E2 (in addition to two aircraft from a Brazilian charter company), Embraer secured an important contract with LATAM for up to 74 E195-E2s (24 firm orders).

Airbus also faced significant difficulties finding a customer for the A220 in South America, but the Argentine ultra-low-cost carrier Flybondi broke through this barrier by securing an order for 15 A220-300s.

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