Lessor Azorra is acquiring a tranche of JetBlue’s outgoing fleet of Embraer 190-E1s.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Azorra is buying 13 E190 airframes, together with 36 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines.
Deliveries began in July and will continue through the 2026 second quarter. JetBlue is in the final stages of replacing the aircraft with Airbus A220-300s, which add around 40% additional capacity compared to the previous-generation Brazilian aircraft. The New York-based carrier was the North American launch customer for the 100-seat small narrowbody jet, beginning service in 2005.
“We’re excited to once again partner with JetBlue on this transaction, which reinforces our commitment to the Embraer E-Jet family and GE's CF34-10 engines,” Azorra CEO John Evans said. “It underscores our confidence in the performance, reliability, long-term value and continued demand for these assets, while advancing our mission to deliver innovative, value-driven powerplant solutions to customers worldwide."
The aircraft are understood to have an average age of around 15 years, giving them a considerable remaining working life. Secondhand E1 versions of the E190 are increasingly being seen with smaller airlines, notably in regions such as Africa.
“We’re pleased to partner with Azorra as we continue our fleet modernization efforts,” said JetBlue’s vice president for strategic sourcing and fleet, Dmitry Kopylov. “This agreement enables us to efficiently monetize a portion of our E190 assets. Azorra has a strong track record in the Embraer space, and we’re glad these aircraft and engines will continue to serve operators around the world.”
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