TrueNoord has completed the purchase agreement for six E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer. These aircraft will join Porter Airlines’ growing fleet on a long-term lease, and are set to be delivered in 2023, as part of its firm order for 30 of the type confirmed in 2021.
Mark Neely, VP Sales and Marketing, North America, Embraer Commercial Aviation, says, “TrueNoord has been a valued partner for many years, we appreciate their continued confidence in our aircraft as we both continue to grow the regional aviation sector. Porter is a progressive, forward-looking airline and we are proud that our next generation, E2 jets are their aircraft of choice as they embark on this exciting new chapter.”
“This transaction marks an important milestone for TrueNoord as we continue to grow our North American business. We are very pleased to welcome not only our first Canadian customer, Porter Airlines, but also the first Embraer E2 aircraft to join our growing fleet” says Anne-Bart Tieleman, TrueNoord CEO
