Poland’s flag carrier LOT Polish Airlines has officially taken delivery of their first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The delivery is one of three aircraft expected to arrive on property. The three E195-E2 aircraft are on lease from Azorra. The E2 aircraft will supplement LOT Polish Airlines E170 and E195 fleet.
An Embraer Launch Customer
LOT Polish Airlines has a storied history with Embraer. In 2004 LOT was the first operator of the E-Jet family of aircraft, with the inaugural flight commencing on March 17, 2004 on an Embraer E170. LOT decided to continue growth with the E2 family of aircraft partly due to the fact that the aircraft has a 12.5% less fuel burn compared to other competing aircraft. While no route specifics have been announced, the E192-E2 will operate inter European routes currently operated to the E-Jet family. “Twenty years after the delivery of the first Embraer E-170, the LOT Polish Airlines fleet will be expanded by three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. With these aircraft, we will increase the frequency of flights to selected European cities, offering passengers a high level of comfort in the latest generation fleet. The introduction of new, low-emission aircraft is also part of the implementation of our “Destination ECO” strategy. LOT Polish Airlines is today one of the largest Embraer operators in Europe, so we are happy to welcome further state-of-the-art aircraft, inviting our passengers to travel together,” says Michaล Fijoล, President of the Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines.