Porter Airlines has placed a firm order for 20 more Embraer aircraft for service through North America. The purchase of the E195-E2 passenger jets, valued at US$1.56 billion, adds to its existing 30 firm commitment orders with the aircraft manufacturer. The airline also holds purchase rights for 50 more.

Porter has previously ordered the 30 Embraer E195-E2 jets in 2021, worth US$5.82 billion at list price, with all options exercised.

Michael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines said, “Embraer has a proven aircraft, representing the best of environmental efficiency, operating performance and passenger comfort. 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,” he continued, adding, “Announcements are forthcoming that will detail our initial routes, in-flight product and other details.”

Porter will be the North American launch customer for Embraer’s newest family of jets, the E2.

The airline says its investment is set to “disrupt Canadian aviation” by enhancing competition, elevating passenger service levels, and creating as many as 6,000 new jobs.

Porter intends to deploy the E195-E2s to popular business and leisure destinations throughout Canada, the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean, from Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and Toronto Pearson International Airport.

The first delivery and entry of the aircraft into service is scheduled starting in the second half of 2022. The E195-E2 accommodates between 120 and 146 passengers. Configuration plans for Porter’s E2s will be revealed in due course.

Embraer says the E2s are quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft in the segment and deliver 25% lower carbon emissions than previous generation aircraft.”

“With 50 E2s now on firm order, Porter is set to make a stunning debut as North American launch customer for the E195-E2,” says Embraer Commercial Aviation President and CEO Arjan Meijer. “Their commitment to a further 20 jets, so soon after their first order, demonstrates the unbeatable performance and economics of the E2 family.”