Avelo Airlines places $4.4 billion order for up to 100 Embraer jets

"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."

This announcement follows a strong year for Embraer, which has secured over 100 commercial orders so far. Earlier in the year, All Nippon Airways ordered 15 E190-E2s; SkyWest Airlines placed an order for 60 E175s with additional options; SAS committed to 45 E195-E2s plus further options. At the end of June's Paris Air Show, Embraer's backlog stood at approximately $7.4 billion—making Avelo's new order worth more than half that amount.

At present, Embraer has a backlog of 208 commercial planes pending delivery at the end of this year's second quarter. These include significant orders from American Airlines (90), SkyWest (74), and Republic Airlines (35). The company's recent success in North America was also supported by a special exemption from U.S. tariffs announced in July.

Despite losing out on LOT Polish Airlines' major fleet renewal earlier this year—where LOT selected Airbus A220s instead—the manufacturer has continued to secure substantial business elsewhere.

Avelo Airlines operates as an ultra-low-cost carrier with hubs at Hollywood Burbank Airport, Tweed New Haven Airport, Harry Reid International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Raleigh–Durham International Airport, and Wilmington Airport.