LOT Polish Airlines and Embraer Mark 25 Years of Partnership with New E195-E2 Jet Delivery

Monday, May 13, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines is set to enhance its fleet with the addition of three Embraer E195-E2 jets, leased from Azorra. This move aligns with LOT’s strategy for sustainable growth and increased operational flexibility amid network expansion. The new jets, 25% more efficient than previous models, will start arriving by the end of July this year, with completion expected by Q3 2024.

The E195-E2 aircraft will provide a seamless transition for LOT’s existing E1 flight crews, requiring only a few days of adjustment. The cabin design promises a spacious and comfortable travel experience, devoid of middle seats, ensuring passenger satisfaction. This addition will integrate well with LOT’s larger narrow-body fleet, maintaining similar seat costs while increasing flexibility.

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.”

John Evans, CEO and founder of 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.” 

John Evans, CEO and founder of Azorra, also acknowledged the significance of supporting LOT’s growth. “The new E195-E2 jets will help LOT reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and operating costs, enhancing the overall passenger experience,” he said.

The E195-E2 jets will feature a comfortable 136-seat configuration. LOT, a major E-jet operator in Europe, continues to build on its legacy as the first to operate a brand-new E-jet in 2004. To date, LOT’s fleet of 43 E-jets has traveled 850 million kilometers, accumulated over 1.4 million flight hours, and served more than 60 million passengers.

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