[6-K] EMBRAER S.A. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
Embraer S.A. reports that Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways has placed a new firm order for three E195-E2 aircraft, with five additional purchase rights. The first delivery is scheduled for the end of 2026. Each jet will have 134 seats in a single-class layout with modern Recaro seating, aiming to combine passenger comfort with operating efficiency.
This order can increase Helvetic’s E2 fleet from 12 to up to 20 aircraft over time, reinforcing its role as a major European operator of Embraer’s E-Jet family. Helvetic currently operates eight E190-E2s, four E195-E2s, four E190s, and four E195s across scheduled, charter, and wet-lease operations. Embraer highlights the E2’s fuel efficiency, low noise, and advanced technology as key factors in the airline’s fleet and sustainability strategy.
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FAQ
What did Embraer (ERJ) announce regarding Helvetic Airways?
Embraer announced that Helvetic Airways placed a new firm order for three E195-E2 aircraft, with five additional purchase rights, expanding its existing E2 fleet.
How many Embraer E2 aircraft could Helvetic Airways operate after this order?
This order will allow Helvetic Airways to grow its E2 fleet from 12 to up to 20 aircraft in the coming years, depending on the use of purchase rights.
When will Helvetic Airways receive the new Embraer E195-E2 jets?
The first E195-E2 aircraft from this new order is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026, with further deliveries tied to the firm order and any exercised purchase rights.
How will the new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft be configured for Helvetic Airways?
Each E195-E2 ordered by Helvetic Airways will feature 134 seats in a single-class layout, equipped with modern Recaro seating to enhance passenger comfort and efficiency.
What Embraer aircraft does Helvetic Airways currently operate?
Helvetic Airways currently operates eight E190-E2s, four E195-E2s, four E190s, and four E195s, using them for scheduled, charter, and wet-lease services.
Why is this order important for Helvetic Airways and Embraer (ERJ)?
The order reinforces Helvetic’s modern fleet and sustainability strategy by focusing on the E2’s fuel efficiency and low noise emissions, while for Embraer it represents a further endorsement of the E195-E2’s performance and economics in European operations.
What broader role does Embraer play in the global aerospace market?
Embraer is a global aerospace company that has delivered over 9,000 aircraft since 1969 and is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats, serving more than 150 million passengers annually.

