Embraer Delivers 2,000th E-Jet to Azul
Embraer has delivered its 2,000th E-Jet, an E195-E2, to Brazilian airline Azul. The milestone places the E-Jet family among the world's three most successful commercial jet programs.
Embraer has delivered the 2,000th aircraft from its E-Jet family. The landmark E195-E2 was handed over to Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas on 2 September 2026.
According to Embraer, this achievement places the E-Jet program among the world's three most successful commercial jet families. The first E-Jets entered airline service more than two decades ago, in 2004.
2,000th Aircraft Joins Azul Fleet
The milestone aircraft was delivered at Embraer's facilities in Brazil. It bears the registration PS-ADQ and becomes Azul's 50th E2-series aircraft.
Azul is one of the world's largest Embraer E-Jet operators. The airline has flown more than 140 E-Jets since it began operations in 2008. Its very first flight, on 15 December 2008, was operated by an Embraer E190 registered PR-AZL. Azul later became the launch operator for the next-generation E195-E2, receiving the first example in 2019.
John Rodgerson, CEO of Azul, stated the E-Jet family played a "fundamental role" in the airline's development. He said the aircraft allowed Azul to expand connectivity across Brazil and develop new markets.
Evolution of the E-Jet Family
The original E-Jet family was developed around the turn of the century as Embraer moved beyond smaller regional aircraft. The resulting family comprised four models.
| Model |
|---|
| E170 |
| E175 |
| E190 |
| E195 |
The aircraft filled a niche between traditional regional jets and larger Boeing 737 and Airbus A320-family aircraft. The formula proved successful. E-Jets have been operated by more than 90 airlines across over 60 countries. They have accumulated approximately 48 million flight hours and carried more than 2.85 billion passengers.
The Second-Generation E2 Series
Embraer later developed the second-generation E-Jet E2 family. These aircraft feature new engines, aerodynamic improvements, and other changes designed to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and operating costs.
Two versions are currently in airline service: the E190-E2 and the larger E195-E2. The E195-E2 has been particularly important for allowing Embraer to compete further into the small narrowbody sector, beyond the traditional regional jet market.
Airlines operating the E195-E2 include Azul, Porter Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Binter Canarias, and Air Peace. Further customers are expected to introduce the type as deliveries continue.
Meanwhile, the original-generation E175 remains highly successful in the United States. Large fleets are flown there by regional carriers on behalf of major airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, called the delivery an "extraordinary milestone for Embraer and for the global aviation transport industry." Today, Embraer's commercial family spans aircraft capable of carrying up to around 150 passengers. Orders continue to arrive for the E175, E190-E2, and E195-E2 models.
