Porter Airlines has placed a firm order for 20 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, adding to its existing 30 firm orders.
Porter says it will use the 120-146-passenger E195-E2s to extend its service to destinations throughout North America. The deal, with a list price value just over $2 billion, brings Porter's orders with Embraer to a total of up to 100 E195-E2 aircraft, with 50 firm commitments and another 50 purchase options.
Last year, Porter ordered 30 of the Brazilian birds, with purchase rights for a further 50 aircraft, worth $7.5 billion at list price, with all options exercised.
"Embraer has a proven aircraft, representing the best of environmental efficiency, operating performance and passenger comfort," said Michael Deluce, Porter's president and CEO.
"We are in final preparations to introduce the E195-E2 to North America, joining other global airlines already benefiting from its use. The aircraft will become core to our fleet, as Porter reshapes passenger expectations for air travel in same way we did over 15 years ago.
Deluce adds that details on initial routes and in-flight product will soon follow.
"Porter Airlines' ambition for growth while delivering an upgraded passenger experience is set to shake up the industry in North America," said Arjan Meijer, president and CEO Embraer Commercial Aviation. With 50 E2s now on firm order, Porter is set to make a stunning debut as North American launch customer for the E195-E2."
Described as the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft in the segment, the E195-E2 also delivers 25% lower carbon emissions than previous generation aircraft.
Porter says it intends to deploy the E195-E2s to popular business and leisure destinations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean, from Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and Toronto Pearson International Airport. The airline says the introduction of the new plans will enhance competition and elevate passenger service levels in Canada, while creating as many as 6,000 new jobs.
Porter's first E195-E2 delivery and entry into service is scheduled starting in the second half of this year.
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