Porter receives 50th E195-E2 aircraft

A major milestone at Porter Airlines as it receives its 50th E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer.

Propelling its North American expansion, the Toronto-based airline received its first E2 jet in December 2022 and has firm orders for 75 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 25, potentially bringing its fleet up to 100 E2s.

The E195-E2 has enabled Porter’s network expansion across Canada, the U.S., and now the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

The strategy includes extending an elevated economy experience into southern vacation sunshine markets; launching 13 new routes to five popular destinations this season – Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, and Liberia (Costa Rica) – from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Hamilton airports.

With the addition of the 50th E2, Porter says it will continue to explore opportunities to increase its capacity across its network.

“Since Porter’s founding in 2006, we have consistently focused on raising the bar for our passengers by proving that economy flying can and should be pleasurable for everyone,” said Michael Deluce, president & CEO of Porter, in a press release.

“The E2’s introduction into our fleet is allowing us to turbocharge these efforts as the fastest growing airline in North America over the last three years. The aircraft offers an incredible passenger experience and supports our promise as being the only airline in the region with no middle seats for any passenger on any flight. Our story is continuing as we reset the competitive landscape.”

Nigel Patterson, vice president sales and marketing, and head of region North America, Embraer Commercial Aviation, called Porter “a true disruptor in North American travel.”

“Their commitment to elevating the passenger experience with the E195-E2 highlights the aircraft’s unique blend of operational efficiency, passenger comfort, and environmental performance,” Patterson said.

The E195-E2 is the largest and most advanced member of Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family.

It delivers up to 29 per cent lower fuel burn compared to first-generation E-Jets, a range of 3,000 nautical miles (~5,556 km), enabling nonstop operations across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Designed for high-frequency routes, the E195-E2 features onboard Wi-Fi and seatback power – and no middle seats.

Porter supplements the aircraft’s capabilities with complimentary wine and beer service in glassware, premium snacks and streaming-quality Wi-Fi.

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