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The airline Blue Receive 13 new planes Embraer 195-E2 of the latest generation for an investment of more than $586 millions of dollars. Embraer Referential Photo
Blue, the leading airline in flights and destinations in Brazil, announced today the incorporation of 13 new aircraft Embraer 195-E2 to your fleet, in an investment that exceeds R$ 3 billion. The planes will be delivered over the coming months, until the end of the year.
Azul receives more Embraer 195-E2
The announcement was made at the headquarters of Embraer, in São José dos Campos (SP), During the baptism ceremony of an aircraft, which received the name «Blue & Embraer. Pride of Brazil». The event was attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and government ministers, plus John Rodgerson, CEO of Blue, and Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer.
This purchase consolidates Azul's position as a leader in the operation of regional routes, in addition to representing a great boost for the national industry and the socioeconomic development of Brazil. The incorporation of these new aircraft will allow the company to operate in airports that were not previously served in the country..
«More than consolidating Azul as the best airline in the world, This business reinforces our confidence in Embraer and Brazil. Does 15 years, Azul began its history by betting on the Brazilian industry with the decision to operate Embraer aircraft, and today we are fully aware that this successful investment by Azul also represents a strong economic and social contribution to the country.", John Rodgerson states, CEO of Blue.
A modern and efficient aircraft
Embraer E2 has the capacity to 136 passengers and is the largest and most modern aircraft manufactured in Brazil. It is the most efficient single-aisle aircraft on the market today., offering a reduction of up to 25% In CO2 emissions. Blue now operates 20 aircraft of the same model, equipped with Wi-Fi and individual televisions.
The Brazilian company, that during 15 years has contributed to the socioeconomic development of Brazil, even having the map of the country printed on their planes, received the first E195-E2 manufactured by Embraer in 2019. Currently, total, Azul has a fleet of 189 aircraft, including the Embraer, in addition to large capacity models, used on international routes, and those operated by blue connects. The average age of the current fleet is one of the lowest in the world, with 7,4 years.
«The association between Embraer and Azul has been strategic for the development of national air transport, directly contributing to the generation of thousands of high-skilled jobs in Brazil», said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and Embraer CEO. «The delivery forecast of 13 more E195-E2 jets to Azul this year is another demonstration of confidence in our aircraft, which is a global reference in quality, efficiency and sustainability».
Connecting more and more to Brazil
Blue currently operates in 160 Destinations, including national and international routes, more than 1.000 Daily flights. The reinforcement of the E2 fleet increases the versatility of the company's operation, since the Embraer jet has the capacity to operate not only in larger airports, but also at regional aerodromes, further away from the big centers.
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