Mexicana, the newly relaunched Mexican national airline, has received its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a milestone in its fleet expansion and modernization plans. The aircraft, with serial number 19020186, is powered by PW1900G engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engine family.
Mexicana has confirmed that its first E2 aircraft, initially scheduled for delivery in May 2025, will now be handed over in the coming weeks. This delay highlights the operational challenges faced by the airline’s ambitious fleet renewal efforts.
Mexicana, the recently relaunched Mexican state-owned airline, is set to receive its first Embraer E2 jet in July 2025, initiating the next phase of its fleet expansion strategy. The delivery will mark the airline’s entry into modern regional jet operations with one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its category.
Mexicana, Mexico’s revived flag carrier, has reportedly cost taxpayers more than $1.72 billion during its first year of operations, as disclosed by a government agency. This figure includes expenses related to the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft, part of the airline’s fleet modernization strategy.
The Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena), the governmental department overseeing Mexicana, has increased its budget request to US$1.0 billion to finance the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft currently on order. This significant investment highlights Sedena’s ambition to modernize Mexicana’s fleet and enhance its operational capacity.
Mexicana has been directed by the Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Protección de Datos Personales (INAI), Mexico’s data compliance regulator, to disclose contracts related to the leasing of aircraft. This includes agreements signed with Petrus Aero Holdings (US) and any other involved companies.
Mexicana, one of Mexico’s leading airlines, is currently undergoing a strategic review, according to the President of Mexico. The announcement follows the cancellation of multiple routes, which had sparked speculation about potential operational difficulties. However, the President dismissed these concerns, emphasizing that the airline is focused on future planning and development.
Mexicana has announced significant changes to its wet-leasing contract with TAR Aerolineas, a move that includes the cancellation of several routes. The agreement, which involves the leasing of three ERJ145 aircraft, may even be fully terminated after Mexicana reported substantial annual losses.
