TORONTO — Embraer has delivered the 50th E195-E2 aircraft to Porter Airlines, marking a major milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion.

Porter received its first E2 jet in December 2022. Expansion plans with longer-haul destinations in Western Canada, the U.S. and sun gateways, were first announced in July 2021. The E195-E2 has enabled Porter’s network expansion across Canada, the U.S., and now the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

Porter has firm orders for 75 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 25, potentially bringing its fleet up to 100 E2s.

The airline’s strategy includes extending its elevated economy experience into southern vacation sunshine markets; launching 13 new routes to five popular destinations this season – Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, and Liberia (Costa Rica) – from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Hamilton airports.

With the addition of the 50th E2, Porter will continue exploring opportunities to increase capacity across its growing network.

“Since Porter’s founding in 2006, we have consistently focused on raising the bar for our passengers by proving that economy flying can and should be pleasurable for everyone,” said Michael Deluce, President & CEO, Porter Airlines.

Deluce added: “The E2’s introduction into our fleet is allowing us to turbocharge these efforts as the fastest growing airline in North America over the last three years. The aircraft offers an incredible passenger experience and supports our promise as being the only airline in the region with no middle seats for any passenger on any flight. Our story is continuing as we reset the competitive landscape.”