JetBlue Airways has off-loaded 12 of its Embraer E190-100 airframes to aviation aftermarket firm Werner Aero along with 12 CF34-10E6 engines.
Werner Aero confirmed on August 5, 2025, that the 12 Embraer E190-100s and engines will be delivered to Ascent Aviation’s MRO facility in Marana, Arizona from June 2025 through February 2026.
Commenting on the acquisition, Werner Aero said the arrangement “further strengthens its position as a key player in the aviation aftermarket and expands its capabilities in the high-demand E-Jet market”.
“This acquisition represents a continued commitment to supporting the E-Jet platform. With the delivery of these twelve aircraft, we will be able to offer our customers increased access to quality assets ultimately supporting fleet reliability and reducing operational costs,” said Tony Kondo, CEO of Werner Aero.
According to ch-aviation, US carrier JetBlue currently operates nine Embraer E190-100s, with a further 26 marked as inactive.
In 2005, JetBlue was the Embraer E190-100 launch customer after placing an order for 101 of the aircraft type with options for 100 more.
The first 100-seat E190-100 took off on November 8, 2005, flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
To celebrate the launch JetBlue randomly rewarded 190 people on the streets of Manhattan who were wearing blue a free flight from BOS to JFK.
It has been widely reported that JetBlue will retire its last Embraer E190-100s this year, with the last operational date thought to be September 4, 2025.