LOT Polish Airlines will introduce three Embraer E195-E2 jets to their fleet, leased from Azorra, with the first E195-E2 jet expected to arrive in July 2024, and all the deliveries will be completed in October 2024.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced the plans to introduce three Embraer E195-E2 jets to their fleet, which will be leased from Azorra, enhancing operational flexibility and supporting network expansion. This step is a clear confirmation of LOT’s commitment to sustainable growth through the introduction of the more efficient E2 aircraft, which brings outstanding benefits for both the airline and the passengers.
“Embracing the future with a nod to our pioneering past, we are pleased to announce the lease of three state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 jets from Azorra. This strategic enhancement to our fleet not only marks our continued commitment to sustainable aviation but also celebrates our partnership with Embraer since the introduction of the first E-Jet in 2004. With the E195-E2’s exceptional efficiency and passenger comfort, we are set to enhance our network, introducing additional frequencies to selected destinations,” said Michał Fijoł, CEO, LOT Polish Airlines.
The first E195-E2 jet is expected to arrive in July 2024, and all the deliveries will be completed in October 2024. The decision to add the E2 into the fleet of LOT shows the need for a flexible solution to meet capacity demands as its network expands. The E2 aircraft will therefore provide seamless transition for the existing E-Jet first-generation flight crews, and it will also give a spacious and comfortable cabin experience for passengers; no middle seats.
John Evans, CEO and founder, Azorra said, “As an existing customer to Azorra, we’re proud to support LOT in its strategic growth and operation of one of the youngest fleets in Europe. These new E195-E2s from our orderbook offer demonstrable benefits for LOT, reducing fuel burn, carbon emissions and operating costs, while enhancing passenger comfort. We thank Embraer and Pratt & Whitney for their ongoing partnership as we continue to expand the E2’s customer base.”
The E195-E2 will be configured in a comfortable single-class layout with a maximum seating capacity of 146 passengers. LOT’s history with Embraer dates back to 1999 when they received their first Embraer aircraft, the ERJ145, and became the first operator of the E-Jet in 2004.
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation said, “LOT is a pioneer airline, the global launch customer for the E-jets, and though 90 airlines have since operated the aircraft – the first is always special. LOT’s first move into the E2 is an important moment for Embraer. We’re celebrating LOT’s first E2s, the 20th anniversary of the E-Jet program, and our 25 year relationship with Poland’s flag carrier – the first Embraer aircraft delivered to LOT was the ERJ145 in 1999. We look forward to our continued partnership with LOT, including the new opportunities for the E2 – the most fuel efficient, quietest, and least costly jet to operate in the small narrowbody segment.”
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Presently, LOT operates a fleet of 43 E-jets, which are one of the largest operators of E-jets in Europe. In the past years, the E-jet fleet of LOT has flown distance records, accumulated flight hours, and carried millions of passengers—this shows the success and reliability of Embraer’s family of aircraft. All in all, the key significance of LOT’s procurement of the E195-E2 is linked with the strategic vision of sustainable growth of the airline, focusing on operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction, which will also strengthen its position as a leader among European airlines.
Question- What is the maximum seating capacity of the E195-E2?
Answer- 146 passengers.
Question- Who is leasing the E195-E2 jets to LOT Polish Airlines?
Answer- Azorra.
Question- What is the main reason for LOT Polish Airlines to introduce the E195-E2 into their fleet?
Answer- Operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction.
