Azul Linhas Aéreas added two new Embraer jets, which arrived shortly after Christmas and were flown by pilots from the Brazilian manufacturer.
The Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, delivered brand new, bear the registrations PS-ADC and PS-ADD. On Thursday, December 26, they flew from São José dos Campos (SP) to Montevideo, Uruguay, and then to Confins (MG), where they will undergo the nationalization process.
The first aircraft, PS-ADC, has the serial number 19020162 and was named «Meu E2 Azul.» The second, PS-ADD, with the serial number 19020164, was named «Onde os sonhos voam.»
With these two new additions, Azul will close the year having received 10 new jets from Embraer, bringing its total fleet of next-generation E195-E2 aircraft to 30.
Now, many people unfamiliar with certain aspects of the industry might wonder why Azul’s new Embraer aircraft first fly to Uruguay before being officially received in Brazil (where they are manufactured).
The answer, as explained by our Brazilian partner AEROIN, is that Embraer delivers the aircraft to the leasing company owner, which has a legal representative in Uruguay, and this entity then exports the aircraft to Azul. This procedure results in a tax benefit that can amount to millions of reais per aircraft.
The Embraer 195-E2 is the largest and most modern commercial aircraft manufactured in Brazil, with a capacity for 136 passengers in the configuration chosen by Azul. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, such as in-flight Wi-Fi and individual screens at every seat, the model sets a benchmark for efficiency and sustainability.
