Air TransportAvelo Airlines Places Surprising Order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 Jets
Avelo Airlines has confirmed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 jets, marking the first order for the model in the US market to date. The agreement, valued at $4.4 billion at list price and excluding purchase rights, also includes options for an additional 50 aircraft.
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027, when Avelo will become the first US airline to operate the E195-E2. The new jets are intended to update the airline’s current fleet and complement its existing Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft.
The E195-E2 is Embraer’s largest commercial jet and features high fuel efficiency and low noise emissions. Its capabilities on short runways may allow Avelo to access airports and routes that were previously unfeasible with larger narrowbodies.
According to Embraer, the new aircraft can support network expansion and improve operational flexibility. The deal intended to diversify Avelo’s fleet profile and adapt to evolving market opportunities. CEO Andrew Levy highlighted the passenger experience and amenities offered by the E2, while Embraer’s Arjan Meijer described the aircraft as a tool for airline growth.
“We are thrilled to partner with Embraer and bring this best-in-class small narrowbody airplane to the United States marketplace. Our customers will love the E2’s comfortable 2×2 seating, in-seat power ports, large overhead bins, and quiet cabin”, said Levy.
The announcement comes after speculation about Embraer’s intentions for a significant US partnership. Instead of a production agreement, the manufacturer secured a large aircraft order, strengthening its presence in the North American market.
With deliveries set to commence in 2027, Avelo is expected to gradually incorporate the E195-E2s, potentially opening new routes and serving markets with specific operational constraints.
The low-cost airline currently operates a fleet of 22 Boeing 737s, eight of which are 737-700s and 14 are 737-800s.
Avelo recently became the subject of controversy for reaching an agreement to provide deportation flights for the Trump administration. The airline, which had launched flights on the West Coast, decided to reduce operations from an airport in California.
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