Avelo Airlines (XP, Burbank) has placed a firm order for fifty E195-E2s with purchase rights for 50 more, with aircraft deliveries expected to begin in the first half of 2027.

"The aircraft's exceptional performance, size, and efficiency make it the perfect choice for the future growth of our scheduled service network. The airline industry in the United States is evolving, and the E2 fits perfectly with our vision for Avelo's unique role in that evolution," founder and CEO Andrew Levy said.

The airline said the E2s will operate alongside its existing fleet of B737NGs. ch-aviation data shows Avelo’s fleet comprises fourteen B737-800s and eight B737-700s.

Avelo Airlines will become the first US carrier to operate the E2 family aircraft. The family has faced issues entering this market due to the so-called scope clause rules, a labour agreement which limits the aircraft size regional airlines can use. Due to its increased maximum take-off weight, the E175-E2 does not fit the clause and cannot replace the E175 without an amendment to the rigid agreement.

The current US scope clause does not allow regional operators in the US to operate aircraft with more than 76 seats and a certified maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 86,000 pounds (39,009 kilogrammes) on behalf of mainline carriers.

Avelo Airlines placed the order the same week it secured a new round for an undisclosed amount of capital from a new investor. While the carrier did not announce the amount of money it obtained, it represented the largest single investment since its initial USD125 million Series A funding. Earlier in the year, it was reported the company was looking to raise about USD100 million.