Embraer E190-E2 vs. E195-E2: Which Has More Orders?

Today’s order from SAS for 55 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft (45 firm + 10 options) signifies further strength of that aircraft compared to it’s smaller compatriot, the E190-E2.

So, within the E2 family, which aircraft has the most orders so far, and does this mean anything?

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Embraer E190-E2 vs. E195-E2: The Orders Comparison…

The Embraer sales campaign for the E190-E2 and E195-E2 properly kicked off back in July 2013, with an order made by AerCap, who ordered 48 aircraft.

Since then, 327 E195-E2 and 67 E190-E2 aircraft have been firmly ordered.

That is around 5.5 aircraft ordered per year for the E190-E2 and 27.25 ordered for the E195-E2.

It is clear from these figures that the bigger variant of the aircraft is more popular.

Furthermore, it is noticeable that the Brazilian planemaker has placed more emphasis on the E195-E2 in recent years.

This could be down to the additional features applied to the aircraft too.

Back at the Farnborough Air Show in 2024, the Brazilian planemaker emphasised this further.

From the introduction of the E2TS system to offering an additional 2.5% in fuel burn, more is on offer.

The fuel burn in particular could be the reason why SAS made their order earlier today.

CEO Anko van der Werff said the following on the order:

“This is a defining moment for SAS”.

“The Embraer E195-E2 is a world-class aircraft, combining outstanding performance with excellent fuel efficiency and comfort.”

“This aircraft is key to enabling future growth and improved connectivity across Scandinavia and beyond.”

“We’ve taken the time to make the right decision — and this major investment reflects our confidence in the future and the strength of the agreement we’ve secured.”

Granted that the improvements apply to both variants.

However, it is clear that at the present moment, the benefits are far clearer in the E195-E2.

Does The Brazilian Manufacturer Need to Focus on the Smaller Variant?

The sales campaign for the E190-E2 compared to the E195-E2 has been far quieter over the last 12 years.

Furthermore, the only order logged this year so far for the smaller variant was made back in February.

ANA Holdings ordered up to 20 units of the type (15 firm + 5 option), which at the time, was a crucial sale.

And it was a crucial order.

However, in the last two years, the variant has had some momentum in itself.

Since June 2024, they also secured orders from Mexicana for 10 and Virgin Australia for eight units.

However, orders were very sporadic before that period.

Between December 2018 and May 2024, only 19 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft were sold.

As seen in the table above, it is clear there is a disparity and a difference in popularity between the two variants.

So, it could very well be suggested in this case that more focus is needed on the Embraer E190-E2 program to level the playing field more against the E195-E2.

And What About The Whole Program Itself?

It is clear that at this present moment, the Embraer E1 Family program is more popular than the E2 Family, which includes the E190-E2 and E195-E2 in terms of orders.

Furthermore, some may argue that the E1 Family has been around longer, which is why it’s more successful.

However, if you based the E2 Family averages for another 12 years to match the E1, then the E2 Family would still be 1,086 orders short.

So, in this case, it is clear that the run rate in terms of sales from Embraer needs to improve on the E2 Family.

The E1 Family to this day is still securing orders, nearly 25 years after it’s original inception.

Just at the Paris Air Show a couple of weeks ago, SkyWest Airlines placed a triple-digit order for the E175-E1 aircraft.

They placed an order for 110 aircraft (60 firm + 50 option), in a landmark $3.6bn order.

The questions that need to be asked by Embraer with that in mind:

• How can we acquire more sales for the E190-E2?
• How can we acquire more sales for the E195-E2?
• What about the E175-E2?
  • Deliveries are not expected until 2027-2028 – but what about the sales campaign for this?

At the moment, the Brazilian planemaker remains in a solid position.

But if they wish to unlock and maximise their potential, they need to push their sales campaigns much harder going into the future.