FLEET - US’s Avelo Airlines delays first E195-E2 delivery to 2028

Avelo Airlines (XP, Burbank) has delayed the delivery of its first E195-E2 from mid-2027 to 2028, the company confirmed, saying that the schedule for the arrival of its up to 50 regional jets of the type is still in the works.

The US carrier reached a deal with Embraer in September 2025 for up to fifty E195-E2s. On arrival of the first unit, it will become the first US carrier to operate the E2 family. The company’s chief executive Andrew Levy expects the aircraft to have a configuration of 140 seats in a single class cabin configuration.

ch-aviation fleets data shows Avelo’s current fleet comprises three B737-700s and fourteen B737-800s.

 

ORDER - AVELO ORDERS UP TO 100 EMBRAER E195‑E2

Firm order for 50 E195‑E2s with purchase rights for 50 additional aircraft.

US$4.4 billion - firm order list price value.

Short‑field enhanced takeoff capability expands access to constrained airports and longer‑range destinations.


Washington D.C., United States of America – September 10, 2025 – Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) E195‑E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more, supporting the airline’s strategy to deliver affordable and convenient travel across the United States. 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.

Avelo will be the first U.S. carrier to operate Embraer’s largest and most advanced commercial aircraft, making this a significant milestone for Embraer’s flagship E2 program. The E195‑E2s will modernize Avelo’s fleet, complementing its Boeing 737NGs for the foreseeable future while improving cost efficiency and network reach.

The E2’s excellent short-field performance, enabled by E2TS (Embraer Enhanced Takeoff System), Embraer’s first of its kind proprietary technology, is a key capability that will open new markets for Avelo and drive efficiency in many of Avelo’s existing airports. This, along with the aircraft’s range, fuel efficiency, and small noise footprint establish it as the ideal aircraft to expand Avelo’s network.

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.”

 

Avelo Airlines selects Burbank, plans 11 routes

 The US startup expects to be in the air before the end of the month, flying to 11 leisure destinations from the LA airport.

Avelo Airlines has selected Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) in southern California as its first base, from where it plans to serve an initial network of 11 destinations across the western US.

The startup, led by former Allegiant Air and United Airlines executive Andrew Levy (pictured), will begin operations from April 28 using three 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Three 737-700s will be added to the LCC’s fleet by the third quarter of the year.

“After more than 20 years of steadily shrinking consumer choice, the American flying public wants and deserves more options and lower fares,” said Levy. “Our aim is to bring something new to the market.”

The airline said it has selected BUR because of the airport’s strong catchment in the Greater Los Angeles area, coupled with its proximity to some of the region’s top tourist attractions and lower cost structure for carriers.

All 11 of the routes that make up Avelo’s launch network are currently unserved for BUR. Each of the services focus on “outdoor recreation, national parks, and coastal and mountain terrain,” as well as providing air service for “an increasing population of remote workers.”

The airline’s maiden commercial flight will take place on April 28 with daily service to Santa Rosa (STS). Pasco (PSC) and Bozeman (BZN) will also launch before the end of the month.

A further eight routes will start in May, connecting BUR to the likes of Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Grand Junction (GJT) and Eugene (EUG).

“We think it’s important to do something different,” Levy said. “Fundamental to our business strategy is offering new choices to consumers—we’re offering new airport connections.

“We’re flying out of Burbank to 11 different markets that currently have no service to Burbank. Some of them have service to LAX but none of them have service out of Burbank. We think Burbank is such a better experience for customers—and, if nothing else, it at least gives choice in the market.”

Levy added the timing of Avelo’s launch is “terrific” given the pent-up demand that exists for leisure travel alongside a desire to visit friends and family.

“As we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel—and as the risk of travel is going down dramatically as more people get vaccinated—the opportunity to get started is terrific and we think the summer is going to be great,” he explained.

Southwest Airlines is currently the largest carrier from BUR and is this week (w/c April 5, 2021) offering 25,000 departure seats to nine destinations, data provided by OAG Schedules Analyser shows. By late May, Avelo will be offering around 9,200 weekly departure seats from BUR.
By David Casey

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