Embraer has reached a new milestone with the delivery of their 1800th production E-Jet aircraft. The new E190-E2 was delivered to Royal Jordanian Airlines on lease from Azorra at Embraer’s São José dos Campos, Brazil facility.
On Thursday (May 2, 2024), Embraer celebrated a major milestone with delivery of their 1800th E-Jet. The new Azorra owned E190-E2 aircraft was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines at Embraer’s São José dos Campos, Brazil facility. With Thursday’s delivery, Royal Jordanian’s fleet now includes three E2 jets, as well as four first generation E-Jets. Under the existing deal, the carrier will receive a total of eight E2s.
In Thursday’s delivery announcement, Royal Jordanian Airlines’ Vice Chairman and CEO, Samer Majali, said,
“We are delighted to participate in the milestone celebrations for Embraer and the E-jet program, recognizing the longstanding collaboration between Royal Jordanian and Embraer, supported by our valued partners at Azorra. The E2 family of aircraft supports our strategic aims and seamlessly integrates with our vision for regional connectivity and growth. This represents a pivotal role in our fleet modernization efforts, offering unmatched efficiency, flexibility, and passenger satisfaction. Together with Embraer and our esteemed partners at Azorra, we look forward to delivering exceptional passengers experience, while contributing to a more sustainable aviation industry.”
Also commenting on the milestone delivery, Azorra’s Founder and CEO, John Evans, said,
“For Azorra to be part of this milestone is a true honor and we thank Embraer and our friends at Royal Jordanian for their ongoing partnership. With our E2 orderbook and growing number of airline customers, we continue to see a bright future for these aircraft and the compelling efficiency, superior passenger experience and clear economic advantages they provide.”
Embraer Commercial Aviation’s President and CEO, Arjan Meijer, added,
“It’s great to mark this milestone along with two key partners, RJ and Azorra. We’re always looking for ways to make our aircraft better – reducing operating costs, extending maintenance intervals, and adding new technology. Later this year we will announce a number of performance improvements for the E2, which has also proven it is ready to fly on 100% SAF. The E2 continues to demonstrate its advantages in fuel burn, emissions, quietness, reliability, and passenger comfort, and airlines are taking notice.”
Royal Jordanian Airlines' New Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft - Courtesy Embraer
Founded in 1963, Royal Jordanian is the national carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. From their hub at Queen Alia International Airport, the carrier operates a modern fleet of aircraft, connecting Amman to Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia. Royal Jordanian is a member of the oneworld alliance, whose airline partners offer a combined network serving over 1,000 airports in 170 countries.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Azorra is a relationship driven aircraft lessor that provides leasing, financing, fleet transition and asset management solutions to investors, financiers and airline operators worldwide. Azorra currently owns and manages a fleet of over 100 aircraft on lease to more than 37 operators in 31 countries. The company currently has commitments to acquire over 160 new Airbus A220s and Embraer E2 jets. Azorra also has an office in Dublin, Ireland.
Headquartered in Brazil, Embraer is a global aerospace company and one of the leading manufacturers of aircraft with up to 150 seats, with more than 100 customers worldwide. The company maintains industrial units, offices and service/parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe. Embraer also has businesses in Executive Aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural Aviation. Since the company’s founding in 1969, Embraer has delivered over 8,000 aircraft. Today, an Embraer aircraft takes off on average every ten seconds, carrying over 145 million passengers annually.
Source: Embraer