KLM commits to 21 E195-E2 aircraft
Embraer and KLM executives celebrate the Dutch
airline's Intention to purchase up to 35 E195 E2 jets. (Photo:
Embraer)
Embraer and KLM Cityhopper in early November signed a firm
order for 21 E195-E2 aircraft, plus 14 purchase rights. The firm order of 21
airplanes represents KLM's commitment to six additional such aircraft relative
to its original order announced earlier this year at the Paris
Airshow.
With all purchase rights exercised the deal would have a value
of approximately US$2.5 billion. The 21 firm positions will be acquired via
operating lease from Embraer lessor partners Aircastle and ICBC Aviation
Leasing, providing 11 and 10 E195-E2s, respectively.
Embraer states its
E2 generation aircraft deliver 30 per cent lower emissions when compared to
KLM's current E190s, while also providing an additional 32 seats. With
deliveries set to begin in the first quarter of 2021, KLM plans to configure the
E195-E2 aircraft with 132 seats.
"For KLM this aircraft is a significant
part of our commitment to improving our environmental impact," said Pieter
Elbers, president and CEO, KLM. "Not only is the E195-E2 the most fuel efficient
lowest emission aircraft in its class, it is also the quietest by a considerable
margin - a huge benefit for both our communities and our
passengers."
Embraer's commercial aircraft operation, focusing on places
with up to 150 seats, has more than 100 customers across the world. For the
E-Jets program alone, with aircraft ranging in passenger size from 70 to 150
seats, Embraer has logged more than 1,800 orders and 1,500 aircraft have been
delivered. Today, E-Jets are flying in the fleets of 80 customers in 50
countries.
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