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COPENHAGEN - Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has agreed to acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft, in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion excluding the purchase rights. The deal represents a significant win for Embraer (NYSE:ERJ), which has seen its stock surge 110% over the past year, according to InvestingPro data.
The order, announced Tuesday, represents SAS’s largest direct jet order from a manufacturer since 1996. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027 and extend over approximately four years. For Embraer, which boasts a market capitalization of $10.7 billion and maintains a GREAT financial health score according to InvestingPro metrics, this order further strengthens its market position.
"The Embraer E195-E2 is key to enabling future growth and improved connectivity across Scandinavia and beyond," said Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of SAS, according to a company press release.
The E195-E2 aircraft will complement SAS’s existing fleet, allowing for more frequencies and network flexibility. Powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PW1900G GTF engines, the aircraft offers reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions compared to previous-generation aircraft.
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, noted that the E195-E2 is "29% more fuel efficient and with a 62% reduction in noise footprint over the previous generation jet."
The E2 family has been tested with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and is in the process of being certified to fly on 100% SAF, though current operations can use blends of up to 50% SAF.
SAS operates a global hub at Copenhagen Airport with additional hubs in Oslo and Stockholm, serving more than 25 million passengers annually across 135 destinations in Europe, the USA, and Asia.
The airline joined the SkyTeam alliance in September 2024 and was recently ranked as the most punctual airline globally in April and May 2025, according to Cirium data cited in the announcement.
Embraer (NYSE:ERJ; B3:EMBR3) is a Brazil-based global aerospace company that has delivered over 9,000 aircraft since its founding in 1969. The company has demonstrated robust growth with a 39% year-over-year revenue increase and is scheduled to report its next earnings on August 5, 2025. Investors seeking detailed analysis and additional insights can access over 20 key financial metrics and exclusive ProTips through InvestingPro’s comprehensive coverage.
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