By Brazil Stock Guide – Embraer (B3: EMBJ3; NYSE: EMBJ) closed the Dubai Air Show with two new commercial orders that expand its reach across Europe and West Africa. Switzerland’s Helvetic Airways placed a firm order for three E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for five additional units, while Air Côte d’Ivoire signed a firm order for four E175s, including options for eight more. Both agreements will be included in Embraer’s fourth-quarter 2025 backlog.
For Helvetic Airways — already one of Europe’s most prominent E-Jet operators — the new deal lifts its potential E2 fleet to 20 aircraft. The 134-seat E195-E2s, scheduled for delivery starting in 2026, will support the carrier’s strategy of expanding short-haul operations with lower fuel burn, reduced noise and a more modern cabin. The airline was also the first to fly the E190-E2 and E195-E2 into London City Airport, showcasing the model’s steep-approach capability and quiet performance at airports with strict operational limits.
In Africa, Air Côte d’Ivoire selected the E175 to accelerate its regional expansion and progressively replace turboprops as it strengthens connectivity across West Africa. The jets will feature 76 seats in two classes, with deliveries beginning in 2027, and will support the carrier’s growing Abidjan hub, which recently gained long-haul service to Paris. Embraer already has 250 aircraft flying with 56 operators across the continent and holds a leading market share in the up-to-150-seat category.
Executives from both carriers emphasized the E-Jets’ performance, economics and passenger comfort — attributes that continue to align with global fleet-planning trends as airlines seek flexibility and lower emissions. For Embraer, the dual announcement reinforces the momentum of the E2 family in Europe and the enduring appeal of the E175 in emerging markets.