LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) has announced plans to incorporate the Embraer E195-E2 into its fleet to bolster operational flexibility and support network expansion. The airline will lease three new E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, underscoring its dedication to sustainable growth by integrating the 25% more efficient E2 into its operations. The first aircraft is scheduled to arrive by the end of July this year, with all deliveries expected to be completed by October.
With its expanding network, LOT requires a flexible solution to meet its capacity needs. The E2 offers a seamless transition for LOT’s existing E-Jet first-generation flight crews within just a few days. The introduction of the new E2s enhances flexibility, complementing LOT’s larger narrow-body aircraft at similar seat costs.
John Evans, CEO and founder of Azorra, commented: “As a longstanding partner of Azorra, we are delighted to support LOT in its strategic growth and operation of one of the youngest fleets in Europe. These new E195-E2s from our orderbook offer tangible benefits for LOT, including reduced fuel burn, carbon emissions and operating costs, while enhancing passenger comfort. We express our gratitude to Embraer and Pratt & Whitney for their ongoing partnership as we continue to expand the E2’s customer base.”
The airline will configure the E195-E2, which accommodates a maximum of 146 passengers, in a comfortable single-class layout with 136 seats.
Currently, LOT boasts a fleet of 43 E-jets, making it one of the largest operators of E-jets in Europe. To date, LOT’s E-jet fleet has covered 850 million kilometres, flown over 1.4 million flight hours and served more than 60 million passengers – almost twice the population of Poland.
