LOT Polish Airlines is expanding its Embraer operation, with the airline to lease additional aircraft.
LOT Polish Airlines will lease three new E195-E2s from Azorra.
The first jet will arrive by the end of July this year, with all aircraft deliveries completed in Q3 2024.
They will be configured in a 136-seater configuration, in a 2-2 layout through the aircraft (10 less than the maximum capacity of 146 seats)
The airline requires a flexible solution for its capacity needs as the airline’s network grows. The E2 allows a seamless transition over just a few days for LOT’s existing E1 flight crews, and offers a spacious and comfortable cabin experience for passengers, delivering an unmatched travel experience with no middle seats.
The new E2s also add flexibility, complementing LOTs larger narrow-body aircraft at similar seat costs.
In Quotes
Michał Fijoł, CEO of LOT Polish Airline said:
“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 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 efficiency and passenger comfort, we are set to enhance our network, introducing additional frequencies to selected destinations”
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation,
, “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, concluded
“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.”
LOT’s fleet position
LOT has a wide position in its Embraer E-Jet fleet, with the airline having the following:
- 4 E170 (+1 one parked)
- 13 E175
- 8 E190
- 13 E195 (+2 parked)
The airline also operates the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-8 MAX, Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9 in its fleet.
Growing its first-mover advantage
LOT has taken the Embraer E-Jet family to heart, building up the knowledge and operational skills, since operating its first flight in March 2004 between Warsaw and Vienna.
Since then it has given the airline operational flexibility to expand the thin and long route, as well as the shorter trunk routes that do not demand the capacity of a larger narrowbody aircraft.
Given the abilities of this aircraft – including it being ETOPS rated out of the box, the three new aircraft should the airline a lot more flexibility for its operations in the future.
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