LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2, marking a swift acquisition less than three months after finalizing the deal with the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer. This delivery is the first of three E195-E2 jets leased through Azorra, with all expected to arrive in Poland by October.
The addition of the E195-E2 to LOT’s fleet is set to enhance operational flexibility and support network expansion. The new aircraft aligns with LOT’s commitment to sustainability, offering 12.5% lower fuel consumption and emissions compared to its competitors, and is significantly quieter as well.
Michał Fijoł, President of the Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines, commented, “Twenty years after the delivery of the first Embraer E-170, the LOT Polish Airlines fleet will be expanded by three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. With these aircraft, we will increase the frequency of flights to selected European cities, offering passengers a high level of comfort in the latest generation fleet. The introduction of new, low-emission aircraft is also part of our ‘Destination ECO’ strategy. LOT Polish Airlines is today one of the largest Embraer operators in Europe, so we are happy to welcome further state-of-the-art aircraft and invite our passengers to travel with us.”
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “We welcome our long-term partner LOT as the 17th E2 operator, 20 years after they inducted their first E170 as the global launch customer for the E-Jets. In the last two years, the number of E2 operators has nearly doubled (by 88%). Alongside our leasing colleagues at Azorra, we are proud to have delivered these jets quickly to meet our customer’s needs. We look forward to continuing our partnership with LOT, especially with the new opportunities for the E2 – the most fuel-efficient, quietest, and least costly jet to operate in the small narrowbody segment.”
LOT was the first operator of the E-Jets when it introduced the E170 in 2004. The inaugural revenue flight took place on March 17, 2004, traveling from Poland’s capital to Vienna.
