Porter Airlines has taken delivery of six Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from TrueNoord to operate from Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and Toronto.
The specialist regional aircraft lessor announced its purchase of the next-generation jets last year and the remaining five E2s will join Porter’s expanding fleet on long-term operating leases during 2023.
“Porter Airlines is the North America launch customer for the E2 and TrueNoord’s first Canadian lessee,” said Garry Topp, TrueNoord’s Sales Director, explaining that the aircraft will serve cities across Canada and the US with routes connecting to US south and west coast destinations.
“Porter have impressed us during the acceptance of the aircraft with their professional handling of the delivery process in Brazil.”
Describing the E2 as being built to meet the future needs of regional operators, he added: “It is an excellent asset, delivering next-generation fuel efficiency and long-range capability. As more airlines focus on their carbon footprint and enhancing their sustainability credentials, this new small narrowbody gives Porter the lowest emissions aircraft type in the market.”
Anne-Bart Tieleman, TrueNoord’s CEO, added that the addition of E195-E2s to the company’s portfolio is part of a long-term initiative to introduce new technology aircraft to support regional airline customers worldwide as they seek to upgrade their fleets.
She said: “We are very pleased to deliver our first aircraft to Porter Airlines especially as they are pioneering the E2’s range and service qualities. With this small narrowbody they are exploiting a new niche for regional aviation offering long-range business and leisure routes, aiming to set new standards within the Canadian airline industry.”
