Mongolia’s first Embraer E195-E2
April 18, 2025
On 17 April, 2025 Embraer announced that lessor Azorra has delivered the first of two new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Hunnu Air of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
The E195-E2s were delivered from Azorra’s firm orderbook. Embraer will support Hunnu Air as it grows its fleet and expands its route network to key destinations across Asia-Pacific, offering greater capacity and longer-range capability.
Munkhjargal Purevjal, the CEO of Hunnu Air, said that: “We’ve been an E190 operator since 2019 and the E195-E2 is the perfect extension as we meet growing demand for air travel across Mongolia and beyond. These new generation aircraft will allow us to increase capacity to Haikou, Sanya, and Phu Quoc, expand services to Japan, China, Vietnam, India and South Korea, and introduce scheduled flights to Tashkent. We’re thankful for the support of Azorra and Embraer as the E2 will be integral to our long-term growth.”
Hunnu Air’s acquisition highlights the increasing demand for fuel-efficient, comfortable, new generation aircraft in the region. Martyn Holmes, the Chief Commercial Officer of Embraer Commercial Aviation, noted that: “The entry of the E195-E2 into Mongolia is a key development for the region’s aviation landscape. The aircraft’s advanced technology, low noise levels, unbeatable efficiency, and unparalleled passenger comfort make it the ideal choice for airlines looking to grow strategically while optimizing operational costs. We look forward to supporting Hunnu Air’s strategic growth and thank Hunnu Air for their continued partnership and our leasing partner Azorra for their continued collaboration, combining again with Embraer.”
Azorra is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has offices in Dublin, Ireland.
The lessor currently owns and manages a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, with total commitments for more than 160 aircraft including orders for new Airbus A220-100/300 and Embraer E190/195-E2 aircraft.
Azorra has continued to work with Embraer to strengthen the E2’s presence in Asia, having previously delivered the region’s first E2 aircraft to Scoot in April 2024. The Hunnu Air order represents a useful addition to Azorra’s growing network of airline customers in the region.
Azorra provides leasing, financing, fleet transition and asset management solutions to airline operators, investors, and financiers worldwide. Its young, multi-cultural team reflects the global markets that the company serves and offers core competencies in leasing, aircraft finance, aviation law, sales, trading, marketing, and maintenance.
John Evans, the CEO and founder of Azorra, said that: “We are thrilled to deliver Mongolia’s first new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to our valued partners at Hunnu Air. This is a significant step in the growth of Hunnu Air and a major milestone for the future of aviation in Mongolia. This delivery also reinforces our strong partnership with Embraer. The E195-E2 is a modern, fuel-efficient aircraft that is optimally designed to reduce operating costs and improve efficiencies in existing markets, while facilitating the exploration and development of new markets. As demand for these jets surges across the Asia-Pacific region, we are excited to continue providing our airline partners with innovative fleet solutions.”
