Avelo Embraer E195-E2: Order for 50 Jets

Avelo has firmed a 50‑plane order for the Embraer E195‑E2, marking a $4.4 billion deal and a US first for the type.

Avelo Embraer E195‑E2 aircraft will join the carrier’s all-Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) fleet, with a firm order for 50 and purchase rights for 50 more. The airline says deliveries begin in the first half of 2027, and the deal — valued at roughly $4.4 billion at list prices — positions Avelo as the first US operator of the E195‑E2 regional jet.

The Brazilian-built Embraer E195‑E2 is a stretched, fuel-efficient variant in Embraer’s E2 family, designed for regional and thin long‑thin trunk routes. Avelo highlighted the jet’s short-field performance as a key reason for the purchase: the E195‑E2 can operate at airports with shorter runways, opening markets that were previously unreachable with larger 737 types.

Why the Avelo Embraer E195‑E2 matters

For Avelo, the E195‑E2 promises lower unit costs and a step-change in network flexibility. The airline — which has grown using Boeing 737NGs — expects the new jets to allow point-to-point expansions and higher frequency on existing routes without the higher seat count and airport constraints of narrowbodies.

Avelo Embraer E195‑E2: 50 firm jets, 50 options; deliveries begin H1 2027.

Operationally, the E195‑E2’s economics complement Avelo’s low-cost model: lower fuel burn per seat, modern avionics, and a cabin tailored for short- to medium-haul flights. Avelo also cited route-opening potential at secondary and primary airports where runway length or slot access limited 737 operations.

Financially, the headline $4.4 billion figure reflects list prices; typical industry practice sees negotiated discounts. Still, the commitment signals Avelo’s intent to scale beyond its current fleet mix and expand its footprint across the United States. More details on delivery timing, cabin configuration, and route rollout are expected as Embraer and Avelo move toward first deliveries.