The TUI group will take delivery of three E195-E2 aircraft powered by the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines in a comfortable 136-seat, single-class configuration from AerCap on a long-term lease.
TUI Group or Touristik Union International, a German leisure, travel and tourism company has selected Embraer’s E195-E2 aircraft to boost the TUI fly Belgium fleet. The TUI group will take delivery of three E195-E2 aircraft from AerCap on a long-term lease. The newly ordered aircraft from AerCap’s existing fleet is powered by the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and will be delivered to the TUI Group in a comfortable 136-seat, single-class configuration, in the first half of 2023.
“We are thrilled to add the E195-E2 to our Belgium fleet. Operating on short and medium haul routes, the new airplane is the most efficient aircraft in the market. It uses less fuel, has a longer range, while at the same time is 50% quieter and emits up to a third less carbon dioxide. The airplanes will operate mostly out of Antwerp, from where they will fly to more distant airports, which will allow us to expand into new holiday destinations from Northern Belgium”, said Marco Ciomperlik, Chief Airline Officer, TUI Group.
The E195-E2, according to Embraer, is the quietest and most efficient aircraft under 150 seats. Embraer S.A. is a Brazilian multinational aerospace manufacturer that produces and supplies commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, and provides aeronautical services to airlines across the globe.
“The selection of the E195-E2 is an important milestone to make TUI’s fleet even more efficient in support of our sustainability goals. Working together with AerCap, Embraer and Pratt & Whitney, we have agreed on an attractive package that enables TUI to provide travellers from regional airports in Belgium an even better start to their holidays,” added Tom Chandler, Managing Director Fleet and Asset Management, TUI Group.
The largest aircraft in the E-Jet E2 family, the E195-E2 has been designed to maximize returns and efficiency on high-density routes. The E195-E2, with its high-aspect-ratio wings and swept tips, combined with other aerodynamic improvements, achieve double-digit lower fuel consumption compared to current-generation E-Jets.
“We are very pleased to announce the lease placement of three E195-E2s with TUI. AerCap has a long history of working with TUI and we are excited to be a part of their fleet renewal plan,” said Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer, AerCap. “The E195-E2s are the perfect aircraft to support TUI’s operations with greater versatility and improved efficiencies, enabling them to meet their sustainability commitments. We wish TUI every success with the E2-Jets, and we look forward to working with them as these aircraft deliver,” he further added.
AerCap is a global provider of aircraft leasing, providing a global network of airline customers with comprehensive fleet solutions. The company’s assets include wide-body aircraft, regional jets, cargo aircraft, aircraft engines, and helicopters.
Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “We welcome TUI, already operators of the first generation E190, to the E2 family of operators. The economics of the E195-E2 combined with its comfort is a win-win for TUI – allowing the operator to increase capacity and delight their guests, while still reducing fuel costs and lowering emissions. We’re pleased to continue our long relationship with TUI and thank AerCap for their partnership.”
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and is the main exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, and service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
