Finnair has signed an agreement with Embraer for up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, including 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. The deal, announced on March 23, 2026, calls for deliveries of the 134-seat jets to begin in the second half of 2027, with three aircraft arriving that year, six in 2028, and six in 2029.
The E195-E2, the largest and most fuel-efficient model in Embraer’s E-Jet E2 family, offers up to 35 percent lower fuel burn per passenger compared to the airline’s existing E190s. It features a quiet cabin without middle seats and a range of up to 2,600 nautical miles. Finnair plans to operate the jets through its regional subsidiary Norra, replacing 12 older E190s averaging 18 years old with 100 seats each.
The order supports Finnair’s fleet renewal strategy, which also includes acquiring up to 12 second-hand Airbus A320ceo or A321ceo aircraft. Finnair selected Pratt & Whitney PW1900G engines, including spares, along with maintenance services. Embraer will book the firm orders in its first-quarter 2026 backlog.