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Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, signed on Tuesday (1), an agreement with Embraer for the acquisition of 45 units of the E195-E2 model, with the option to buy another ten aircraft.
The contract, estimated at about US $ 4 billion (R $ 21.7 billion) – without considering the additional options – represents the company’s largest direct order to an aircraft manufacturer since 1996.
Deliveries are scheduled to start at the end of 2027 and will extend for approximately four years. The new fleet should play a central role in SAS renewal strategy, focusing on operational efficiency, reducing emissions and expanding air mesh from the Copenhagen hub in Denmark.
According to Anko Van der Werff, president and CEO of SAS, the choice of the Embraer model was made after a detailed analysis. “The E195-E2 combines performance, fuel efficiency and comfort. It is the right aircraft for our future growth in Scandinavia and beyond“, These.
The E195-E2 will be integrated into the SAS fleet to expand connectivity within Europe and optimize company operations. Its size and range are compatible with the company’s current route structure, allowing greater flight frequency, operational flexibility and cost reduction per stretch.
Equipped with PW1900g Pratt & Whitney engines, the E195-E2 has a two-digit reduction in fuel consumption, emissions and noise compared to models of the previous generation. The E2 family is certified to operate with mixtures of up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and has already shown the capacity to operate with 100% SAF.
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