1 November 2019:Helvetic Airway has received the delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. A ceremony was held to commemorate the delivery at Helvetic's home base, Zurich Airport with representatives from Helvetic, Embraer and Pratt & Whitney in attendance.
"We are excited to welcome the first GTF-powered E190-E2 aircraft to our fleet as we look to the future," said Tobias Pogorevc, CEO of Helvetic Airways. "Our passengers will benefit from the quieter ride and the environment will benefit from the reduced emissions delivered by the advanced technology of this new aircraft."
Currently, Helvetic has on order for 12 E190-E2 aircraft and 12 options, with conversion rights to E195-E2. The first 12 E190-E2 aircraft will progressively replace Helvetic's seven Embraer E190-E1 aircraft starting from the end of 2019 and completing in autumn 2021. The purchase options for 12 additional aircraft (E190-E2 or E195-E2) will allow Helvetic to further explore new markets.
"We are proud to welcome Helvetic Airways to the GTF customer family and excited for the airline to begin receiving the fuel savings of the environmentally friendly GTF engine," said Rick Deurloo, chief customer officer and senior vice president, Customers at Pratt & Whitney. "We look forward to growing our relationship in the years to come."