Embraer Delivers 2000th E-Jet to Azul in Brazil

Brazilian aerospace manufacturers Embraer S.A. delivered its 2,000th E-Jet on September 2, 2026, handing over an Embraer E195-E2 to domestic carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas (AD) at a ceremony in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

The handover cements the E-Jet family as one of the three most successful commercial aircraft programs in aviation history. According to a press release issued by Embraer, the milestone aircraft also represents the 50th E2-generation jet to join the fleet of Azul, which currently stands as Brazil’s largest airline by destinations served.

A two-decade production milestone

Since entering commercial service in 2004, the E-Jet family has established a massive global footprint. Embraer reports that the aircraft type is currently operated by more than 90 airlines across over 60 countries. Over the past 22 years, the global fleet has accumulated approximately 48 million flight hours and transported 2.85 billion passengers.

Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, highlighted the program’s impact on regional and global connectivity during the delivery event.

“The delivery of the 2,000th E-Jet is an extraordinary milestone for Embraer and for the global aviation transport industry. As one of the world’s three most successful commercial jet programs, the E-Jets family has played a vital role in connecting communities, opening new markets, and creating sustainable growth opportunities for airlines.”

Azul’s strategic partnership

Azul Linhas Aéreas has maintained a close strategic partnership with Embraer since the airline’s inception. The carrier operated its inaugural commercial flight on December 15, 2008, using an Embraer E190 registered as PR-AZL. Since that first flight, Azul has operated more than 140 E-Jets.

The relationship deepened in 2019 when Azul served as the global launch customer for the E195-E2, the largest variant in Embraer’s re-engined commercial lineup.

“Receiving the 2,000th E-Jet, which also marks our 50th E2 aircraft, is especially meaningful to us because it represents not only a major milestone for Embraer, but also the strength of a partnership that has helped transform regional aviation, enhance connectivity across Brazil, and deliver significant improvements to our customers’ onboard experience,” said Azul CEO John Rodgerson.

AirPro News analysis

Reaching 2,000 deliveries places the E-Jet program in rare company, trailing only the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families in contemporary commercial aviation success. We view this milestone as a testament to Embraer’s strategic foresight in the 70-to-130-seat market segment. By bridging the gap between regional turboprops and larger narrowbody jets, the manufacturer successfully carved out a niche that neither Boeing nor Airbus could efficiently serve with their legacy platforms. The transition to the re-engined E2 family appears to have secured the program’s relevance for the next decade, particularly as airlines prioritize fuel efficiency and right-sizing their capacity on secondary routes.

Sources: Embraer