Finnair has signed Letters of Intent to lease two Embraer E190-E1 regional jets and two ATR-72-600 turboprops for its regional subsidiary Norra. The aircraft will integrate into Norra’s fleet by summer and early autumn 2026, supporting short-haul operations from Helsinki.
Norra currently flies 12 Embraer E190-E1s and 12 ATR-72-500s. Finnair intends to expand Norra’s jet count to 18, enhancing capacity on domestic Finnish routes, Baltic Sea crossings, and Scandinavian services. The E190-E1 suits high-frequency regional links with its 100-seat configuration, quick turnarounds, and single-aisle cabin. The ATR-72-600 excels on sub-500 km sectors, short runways, and Nordic winter conditions.
This leasing follows Finnair’s March 23, 2026, agreement with Embraer for up to 46 E195-E2s, including options for 16 more and 12 purchase rights. Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto called it “one of the largest investments in Finnair’s 102-year-old history, and a vital step in our strategy.” A Pratt & Whitney contract covers PW1900G GTF engines for the E2 series, with spare engines and maintenance. Finnair also plans to acquire up to 12 used A320/321ceos to phase out older A319s and A320s.
“An extensive regional network plays an important role as we seek to grow our network from our key markets,” said Christine Rovelli, Finnair Chief Revenue Officer. “These aircraft will further strengthen our schedule reliability and add to the flexibility of our fleet deployment.”