Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has been seeing steady interest in its E2 jet family in recent months. The company had a successful showing at this year’s Paris Air Show and secured additional orders for the type. Additionally, this morning, Scandinavian Airlines placed a firm order for 45 E195-E2 aircraft, along with options and purchase rights for 10 more. The jets will be operated by SAS Link, the carrier’s regional subsidiary.

Embraer launched the E2 program at the 2013 Paris Air Show as a follow-up to its successful first-generation E-Jets. The family includes three variants: the E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2. It introduces a range of upgrades, including new engines, improved aerodynamics, and updated systems. The aircraft are designed to offer better fuel efficiency and lower operating costs on short- to medium-haul routes.

Which Airlines Are Awaiting Deliveries For Embraer E2 Jets?

The first E2 variant to enter commercial service was the E190-E2, which was certified in early 2018 and launched with Norwegian carrier Widerøe in April that year. The larger E195-E2 followed and received certification in April 2019 and entered service with Azul shortly afterward. The smallest of the three variants, the E175-E2, is still under development and is now scheduled for delivery after 2027.

In recent years, both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 have gained steady traction among carriers and lessors. SAS is the latest airline to place a firm order, and its new jets are expected to eventually replace older E-Jets and other regional aircraft in the fleet. In addition, during the Paris Air Show in June, All Nippon Airways finalized a deal for 15 E190-E2s and secured purchase options for five more.

According to Embraer, as of December 2024, the E2 jet family has secured over 300 firm orders. The majority are for the E195-E2, with the E190-E2 accounting for the rest. Based on ch-aviation data, the manufacturer is expected to deliver around 145 units of the E195-E2. The table embedded above shows the operators who have placed orders and are currently awaiting deliveries.

Which Airlines Currently Operate Embraer E2 Jets?

Despite its technical advancements, the Embraer E2 program has faced criticism over its limited commercial success compared to the first-generation E-Jets. The original models saw widespread adoption, particularly across major regional carriers in North America. In contrast, the newer generation has struggled to secure the same level of traction. Still, several airlines have incorporated the E2 jets into their fleets as part of broader modernization plans.

Porter Airlines is currently the largest operator of the Embraer E2 jet family aircraft. The Canadian carrier operates 44 units of E195-E2 and continues to receive deliveries from a total firm order of 75 aircraft. The type is deployed on high-frequency domestic and transborder routes, including services from Toronto to destinations such as San Diego and Los Angeles.

Brazil’s Azul also maintains a large E2 fleet, with 35 E195-E2s in service. KLM Cityhopper operates 23 aircraft of the same model, primarily on intra-European routes. Among operators of the smaller E190-E2, Switzerland’s Helvetic Airways is the largest, with a fleet of eight. It also operates four E195-E2s.

The airline uses the jets for flights across Europe and into Northern Africa. The other E190-E2 jet operators include Scoot, Royal Jordanian, Widerøe, ASL Airlines Australia, Air Astana, Placar Linhas Aéreas, and Sport Aviation.

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What’s Happening With The Embraer E175-E2 Program?

Despite growing interest in the larger E2 models, the E175-E2 remains the only member of the E-Jet E2 family that has yet to enter service. Embraer has repeatedly paused its development due to ongoing regulatory limitations tied to scope clause restrictions in the United States.

These clauses, part of agreements between major airlines and pilot unions, limit the size and capacity of aircraft flown by regional partners, directly impacting the market viability of the E175-E2. In a filing to the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, Embraer confirmed that its board had approved another four-year development pause, extending the suspension first enacted in 2022.

The company linked this decision directly to unresolved scope clause discussions and limited near-term demand from the US regional market. Until those constraints shift, the E175-E2 is expected to remain on the sidelines while Embraer continues focusing on its more successful E190-E2 and E195-E2 programs.