WASHINGTON, D.C. — Avelo Airlines (XP) has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 50. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The list-price value of the order is US$4.4 billion, excluding purchase rights.

The Housto, Texas-based airline will be the first U.S. carrier to operate Embraer’s largest commercial jet, a major win for Embraer’s flagship E2 program. The E195‑E2s is set to modernize XP’s fleet, complementing its Boeing 737NGs "for the foreseeable future."

The E2’s excellent short-field performance, enabled by E2TS (Embraer Enhanced Takeoff System) will "open new markets" for the the airline and drive efficiency in many of its existing airports. XP's network focuses on offering nonstop flights to popular leisure destinations across the United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico, utilizing smaller, more convenient airports.

The airline serves over 50 popular destinations, with major bases including Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Wilmington Airport (ILG), and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Their destinations include cities like Las Vegas, Orlando, and numerous spots across the Southeast, plus international destinations such as Cancún, Mexico, and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Comments from Avelo, Embraer

Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “We are thrilled to partner with Embraer and bring this best-in-class small narrowbody airplane to the United States marketplace. Our customers will love the E2’s comfortable 2x2 seating, in-seat power ports, large overhead bins, and quiet cabin. The aircraft’s exceptional performance, size, and efficiency make it the perfect choice for the future growth of our scheduled service network. The airline industry in the United States is evolving, and the E2 fits perfectly with our vision for Avelo’s unique role in that evolution.”

“The E195‑E2 is a game‑changer for airlines that want to grow profitably while elevating the guest experience,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Avelo complements its narrowbody fleet with the best-in-class E195-E2. Its exceptional fuel efficiency, quiet operations, and short‑field capability will unlock new markets and optimize capacity across its network - all with a cabin that passengers truly love.”