The International Lease Finance (ILFC) has finalised a firm order with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer for 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s jetliners, estimated to be valued at $2.85bn based on the current list prices.
The development follows a letter of intent (LOI) signed at the Paris Air Show in June when Embraer unveiled the E-Jets E2 aircraft.
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The deal also includes options for an additional 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s, which brings the order to up to 100 aircraft.
Embraer said that the E-Jets E2s represent its commitment to continue to invest in 70 to 130-seat commercial aircraft segment.
The three new aeroplanes, E175-E2, E190-E2 and E195-E2, are designated as ‘E2’, highlighting the generational changes in technologies that have been incorporated in the design.
These aircraft have the versatility for a range of single class, multi-class, or high-density seat capacities to meet the requirements of the operator and feature cabins that offer an even greater standard of comfort and a superior passenger experience, according to Embraer.
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By GlobalDataThe state-of-the-art engines combined with new aerodynamically advanced wings, fly-by-wire flight controls and advancements in other systems will allow double-digit improvements in fuel burn, maintenance costs, emissions, and external noise.
The first E-Jets E2 aircraft, the E190-E2, is scheduled to be delivered in the first half of 2018, the E195-E2 is slated to enter into service in 2019, and the E175-E2 in 2020.
Embraer has delivered more than 950 E-Jets to date, with some 65 customers from 45 countries worldwide having added Embraer E-Jets to their fleets.
Image: The E190-E2 is scheduled to be delivered to ILFC in the first half of 2018. Photo: courtesy of Embraer SA.
