A strong recovery and favorable financing for the Embraer E-195-E2 were the main drivers in Porter Airlines’ decision to expand its order book for the aircraft.

Porter Airlines does not anticipate aircraft delivery delays of its Embraer E195-E2 jets, the first of which are scheduled for delivery by year-end.

Brazilian operator Azul has been angling for more slots at one of the country’s most strategic airports—Sao Paulo Congonhas—for some time.