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The Hidden Math Behind Only 1 US Airline Ordering The World's Most Efficient Single-Aisle Aircraft
The E195-E2 went six years without a US customer. A pilot contract clause explains why, and why Avelo could order 100 of them.
The Embraer E195-E2 entered service in 2019 and spent six years without a single American customer. The aircraft has been positioned primarily with airlines outside the United States, where Embraer dominates regional flying with the older E175.
Embraer’s backlog at the end of June 2025 stood at 190 units, mostly destined for operators outside the United States. The manufacturer has focused on international markets for the E195-E2, reinforcing its global regional strategy.
Market observers described the E195-E2 as efficient, yet slow-selling in comparison with competing models. CNBC noted that it is outsold by similarly sized rivals, including the Airbus A220 family, in the broader market for this aircraft size.
A pilot contract clause is highlighted as a factor in the delayed U.S. uptake, and there is mention of Avelo Airlines potentially placing orders for the type. The exact terms of any clause or the potential impact on orders are not detailed in the material.
The article discusses why a U.S. airline might eventually order a large number of E195-E2s, but the supplied material does not specify who that airline is or the precise quantity beyond the suggestion of a possibility. No dates, locations, injuries, or outcomes are provided beyond the six-year U.S. gap and the general presence of international orders.