Avelo Becomes U.S. Launch Customer for Embraer E2 With 100-Jet Deal

Avelo Airlines is shaking up its fleet strategy with a major jet order. On Wednesday, the ultra-low-cost carrier announced a deal for up to 100 Embraer E195-E2s, becoming the first U.S. airline to commit to the new-generation aircraft.

The agreement includes 50 firm orders and purchase rights for 50 more. The list price for the initial batch is $4.4 billion, though large deals typically come with significant discounts.

Avelo currently operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet with 22 of the -700 and -800 model. In a statement, the carrier said that the incoming E2s will complement its Boeing planes “for the foreseeable future while improving cost