Embraer celebrates the delivery of your E-jet number 2.000 a Blue and sign with ANA Holdings the purchase of eight E190-e2 additional in Japan.
The Brazilian Embraer has reached a historic milestone for global commercial aviation by celebrating the delivery of its E-jet number 2.000. The memorial plane, a E195-E2, was delivered to the Brazilian airline Azul Airlines, the largest operator by number of destinations in Brazil. The achievement is complemented by the signing of an agreement with ANA Holdings Inc. (ANA HD) for the acquisition of eight aircraft E190-e2 additional, consolidating the growth of the reactor family in key markets.
A production milestone: 2.000 E-Jets delivered
Since its entry into service in 2004, the E-Jets family—covering the first generation with the E170, E175, E190 y E195, and the second generation E2 with the E190-E2 and E195-E2—has positioned itself as one of the three most successful commercial aircraft programs in the world.
Over two decades, more of 90 airlines in more than 60 countries have operated these models. On the whole, the world fleet E-Jets accumulates approximately 48 million flight hours and has transported more than 2.850 million passengers.
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, highlighted the strategic value of the program:
«The delivery of E-Jet number 2.000 It is an extraordinary milestone for Embraer and for the global air transport industry. As one of the three most successful commercial jet programs in the world, the E-Jets family has played a vital role in connecting communities, opening new markets and creating sustainable growth opportunities for airlines. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with Azul, one of our valued long-time partners".
The strategic relationship with Azul Linhas Aéreas
Delivery of aircraft number 2.000 It also coincides with the reception of aircraft number 50 of the E2 model for Blue. The Brazilian airline has operated more than 140 E-Jets since the beginning of its operations in December 2008, when he started flying with an E190 with registration PR-AZL. in addition, Azul was the launch client of the E195-E2, incorporating the first unit in 2019.
John Rodgerson, CEO of Blue, pointed out about the milestone:
«The E-Jets family has played a fundamental role in the trajectory of Azul. Since our first flight, operated on 15 from December to 2008 aboard an E190 aircraft registered as PR-AZL, Embraer aircraft have allowed the expansion of air connectivity throughout Brazil, bringing cities closer, stimulating markets and creating new opportunities for millions of customers. Receive the E-Jet number 2.000, which also marks our plane E2 number 50, is especially significant for us because it represents not only an important milestone for Embraer, but also the strength of a partnership that has helped transform regional aviation.".
ANA Holdings extends its firm order to 23 E190-e2
In parallel to the celebration of their 2.000 deliveries, Embraer formalized a firm purchase contract with ANA Holdings Inc. by eight aircraft E190-e2 additional. This agreement formalizes the decision announced by the Japanese group on 29 July 2026 and complements the original contract signed in 2025 for 15 firm aircraft.
With this new order, ANA HD raises its total firm order to 23 E2 family aircraft, also maintaining five additional purchase options for the E190-E2 model. The delivery of the first E2 for the Japanese group is scheduled for this year 2028.
Koji Shibata, president and CEO of ANA Holdings, commented regarding fleet expansion:
“This additional E190-E2 order accelerates our efforts to build a sustainable regional aviation network in Japan.. It also underlines our confidence in Embraer technology to reduce both environmental impact and operating costs.. We are excited to deepen our partnership, elevating regional connectivity and offering a superior experience to passengers throughout Japan ».
For his part, Arjan Meijer added:
"We are honored by ANA HD's continued confidence in the Embraer E2 small narrowbody aircraft and look forward to supporting the airline's growth plans in Japan.". With its exceptional economy and fuel efficiency, “The E2 will support greater connectivity in Japan along with improved passenger comfort and space.”.
First generation E-Jets have been operating in Japan since 2009. With the new additions of E190-e2, The country's operators seek to optimize their operating costs and reduce carbon emissions and noise levels in the regional network.
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