At Dubai Airshow, Helvetic Airways has placed a new firm order for 3 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with 5 additional purchase rights. Air Côte d’Ivoire has signed a firm order for 4 E175 aircraft, with 8 additional purchase rights.
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Helvetic Airways
The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. Each E195-E2 will be configured with 134 seats in a single-class layout, featuring modern Recaro seating, offering passengers comfort and efficiency.
This latest order will enable Helvetic Airways to grow its E2 fleet from 12 to up to 20 aircraft in the coming years, strengthening its position as a leading European operator of Embraer’s advanced E-Jet family.
Helvetic Airways first ordered the E2 in 2018, with a firm order for 12 E190-E2s, including conversions rights to the E195-E2. The airline currently operates:
• Eight E190-E2s
• Four E195-E2s
• Four E190s
• Four E195s
The E2 jets are deployed across Helvetic’s scheduled, charter, and wet-lease operations. The airline was also the first to operate the E190-E2 and the E195-E2 E2 aircraft into London City Airport for Swiss International Air Lines, showcasing the aircraft’s steep approach capability and quiet performance.
Air Côte d’Ivoire
The E175 jets will be configured with 76 seats in a two-class layout – 12 in Business Class and 64 in Economy – offering passengers a comfortable and efficient travel experience. The first E175 delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2027, and the deal will be added to Embraer’s Q4 2025 backlog.
Air Côte d’Ivoire will deploy the E175s on domestic and regional routes, supporting the airline’s goal to grow its network, enhance connectivity, and gradually replace its turboprop fleet. The E175 was selected for its greater range, speed, passenger comfort, and increased cargo capacity compared to turboprops – making it the ideal aircraft to support the airline’s evolving operations.
The aircraft will also play a key role in feeding Air Côte d’Ivoire’s hub in Abidjan, increasing frequencies and strengthening regional links. The airline recently launched long-haul service to Paris Charles de Gaulle, and the E175 will help optimize connectivity to and from the hub.
Currently, Embraer has 250 aircraft in operation, across 56 different African operators. Over the past 10 years, Embraer’s fleet in Africa has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. As a result, Embraer now leads the market in Africa for aircraft with up to 150 seats, holding a 31% market share.