Mexicana to modernise fleet with order for 20 Embraer E2 aircraft

Mexicana de Aviación, the state-owned airline of Mexico, has placed an order for 20 Embraer E2 aircraft, consisting of ten E190-E2 and ten E195-E2 jets. These aircraft are scheduled for delivery starting in the second quarter of 2025. The E190-E2 will be configured with 108 seats, while the E195-E2 will have 132 seats, both arranged in a single-class layout.

As the first operator of the E2 series in Mexico, Mexicana de Aviación aims to benefit from the aircraft's low operating costs and superior fuel efficiency. This acquisition underscores the airline's and Embraer's dedication to sustainability and advancing aviation efficiency. This strategic decision is set to expand and modernise Mexicana's fleet, thereby enhancing both domestic and international connectivity.

The airline seeks to provide affordable, comfortable air travel, maintaining the highest standards of safety and service. Mexicana de Aviación, part of the Olmeca-Maya-Mexica S.A. de C.V. Airport Group, Railway, Auxiliary and Related Services, resumed operations on December 26, 2023. Its mission is to enhance the quality and coverage of air services, foster connectivity and drive national growth, development, and competitiveness.

Priscilla Doro Solymossy, VP Sales and Marketing, Head of Latin America and the Caribbean, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “We welcome Mexicana to the E2 family, the first E2 operator in Mexico. Seeing the success and rapid growth Mexicana has achieved since it restarted operations in December 2023 has been remarkable. The airline is already flying to 18 destinations, and has transported more than 115,000 passengers, accumulating more than 3,280 flight hours in this short period, reflecting Mexicana's commitment to operational excellence and customer service.”

Mexicana de Aviación, part of the Olmeca-Maya-Mexica S.A. de C.V. Airport Group, Railway, Auxiliary and Related Services, resumed operations on 26 December 2023. Its mission is to enhance the quality and coverage of air services, foster connectivity, and drive national growth, development, and competitiveness.