Hunnu Air has become the first Mongolian Embraer E195-E2 operator, just a day after it was announced that the country’s aviation regulator awarded the aircraft type certification.
The new E195-E2 is the first of two that is being delivered to the airline by the Fort Lauderdale-based lessor Azorra as part of its firm orderbook with Embraer.
Details surrounding the new arrival were announced on April 17, 2025, following a special ceremony attended by executives from Hunnu Air.
According to flightradar24, The new E195-E2, registered EI-HUN, left Sao Jose dos Campos Airport (SJK) for Recife Airport (REC) on April 17, 2025, and is currently flying to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) before arriving in Mongolia on April 19, 2025.
“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,” said Munkhjargal Purevjal, CEO, Hunnu Air.
He added: “We’re thankful for the support of Azorra and Embraer as the E2 will be integral to our long-term growth.”
On April 16, 2024, Embraer announced that the E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets had been awarded type certification by the Mongolia Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA).
“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,” said Martyn Holmes, CCO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.
He added: “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.”
Embraer aircraft have been present in Mongolia since 2018 when its ERJ 145 entered service with Aero Mongolia and in 2019, Hunnu Air followed suit by introducing two E190s.
Azorra CEO and Founder John Evans said he was “thrilled” to deliver Mongolia’s first E195-E2 to 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,” said Evans.
Azorra previously delivered Asia’s first E2 aircraft to Scoot in April 2024.
