Azul has returned all of its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to service, ending a grounding period of about four years linked to Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine problems. The Brazilian carrier also expects its A320neo grounding to fall to zero within the next 15 to 30 days, alongside a wider fleet reset under its Chapter 11 restructuring.
The update came during Azul’s second-quarter earnings call on 14 August. Aviation Week reported that this is the first time in four years that the entire E2 fleet has been flying, indicating the engine issue affecting the type has been resolved.
Azul is also reshaping its Embraer orderbook as it works through restructuring. It expects three more E195-E2 deliveries in 2026, followed by five aircraft a year from 2027 through 2029. Restored E2 availability should improve capacity and aircraft utilisation after a prolonged loss of lift from grounded jets.