How Porter Airlines' 50th Embraer E195-E2 Delivery is Reshaping North American Travel

December 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM•3 min read

Porter Airlines took delivery of its 50th Embraer E195-E2, accelerating its fleet expansion to offer a no-middle-seat experience across North America.

Key Points

1Porter Airlines received its 50th Embraer E195-E2, a key milestone in its plan for a 100-aircraft E2 fleet.
2The E195-E2 is enabling the fastest growing airline in North America to launch 13 new routes to the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.
3The aircraft's 2-2 seating configuration eliminates middle seats, forming the core of Porter's elevated economy passenger experience.
4The E195-E2 offers up to 29% lower fuel burn than previous-generation E-Jets, supporting efficiency and environmental goals.

The Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has reached a major fleet milestone. Embraer delivered the 50th E195-E2 aircraft to the airline. This event marks a significant point in one of the North American fleet expansion efforts. The delivery took place on December 23, 2025.

Since receiving its first E2 jet in December 2022, Porter has rapidly grown. The airline is now the largest operator of the Embraer E-Jets E2 family in North America. Porter Airlines is also cited as the fastest growing airline North America over the last three years.

Growth and Fleet Strategy

The 50th Embraer E195-E2 delivery is part of a larger order. Porter has firm orders for 75 E195-E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for 25 more jets. This could bring the total E2 fleet to 100 aircraft.

The Porter Airlines E195-E2 fleet allows the carrier to move beyond its regional roots. The airline is now serving major destinations. These include routes across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Expanding Route Network

The Canadian carrier growth strategy is focused on new leisure markets. Porter recently launched 13 new routes to five sun destinations. These destinations include Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Nassau. Flights depart from key hubs like Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ottawa, and Montreal.

The E195-E2 has a range of 3,000 nautical miles.
It enables non-stop service to new southern markets.
The aircraft is configured with 132 seats, all in economy.

Passenger Experience and Efficiency

The E195-E2 jet is central to Porter's brand promise. The aircraft features a two-by-two seating layout. This configuration means there are no middle seats for any passenger. This elevates the economy passenger experience significantly.

Passengers also receive complimentary wine, beer, and premium snacks. Free, fast Wi-Fi is also provided for every passenger. Michael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines, noted the E2 is exceeding expectations. He stated the aircraft is helping to "reset the competitive landscape."

Operational and Environmental Benefits

From an operational standpoint, the E195-E2 offers high efficiency. The fuel-efficient regional jet delivers up to 29% lower fuel burn. This is compared to first-generation E-Jets. The improved performance helps the airline meet its sustainability targets.

This rapid North American fleet expansion signals a challenge to larger legacy carriers. Porter is positioning itself as a major player in the market. Its focus is on superior economy service and efficient aircraft. This strategy is closely watched across the commercial aviation news sector, especially as the airline continues to take delivery of its remaining firm orders. You can find more flight operation news on flying.flights.