A major fleet shake-up is on the horizon for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), and it’s exciting news for aviation enthusiasts and plane spotters across Europe.
SAS has just announced a record-breaking order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with options for 10 more, marking the airline’s largest direct aircraft order since 1996. For spotters, this means one thing: get ready to see a lot more of these sleek, next-generation jets across Scandinavia and beyond.
Deliveries of the E195-E2 will begin in late 2027, gradually replacing older regional aircraft and introducing a new, more efficient look to SAS’ regional and European network. The aircraft will operate from SAS hubs at Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), and Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)—all top spots for catching the airline’s latest fleet developments.
The Embraer E195-E2 is a big win for spotters and passengers alike. With its distinctive high-bypass GTF engines, swept winglets, and a cabin with no middle seats, the E2 is quieter, cleaner, and more comfortable than its predecessors. For photographers, its sharper lines and fresh SAS livery will offer a new subject to track as the fleet grows.
What makes this order especially interesting is how the E2 jets will complement SAS’s mainline operations, filling a niche for thinner routes with better efficiency, more frequencies, and strong performance from shorter runways.
Expect to see these aircraft popping up not just at the major hubs, but also at smaller and secondary airports across Scandinavia and Europe—ideal for local spotters wanting to log something new.
For the environmentally minded, the E195-E2 also represents a shift toward greener skies. With up to 29% less fuel burn and a 62% reduction in noise footprint compared to older jets, this new fleet plays a key role in SAS’s push toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
It’s clear SAS is betting big on the E2, and for aviation fans, this is a sign of more diversity, activity, and opportunity to catch cutting-edge regional jets at airports across the continent.
Stay tuned—and keep your camera ready.
