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Embraer 190 jetBlue Airways

Registration: N304JB Named: Blueprint Type: E190AR (190-100 IGW) Engines: 2 × GE CF34-10E6 Serial Number: 100 First flight: Mar 17, 2009

This aircraft has its own special story. Joining the JetBlue fleet in 2009, it was originally named "Midnight Blue" and wore the "Windowpane" tail design. But its fate changed in 2017 when it became the canvas for one of the airline's most memorable liveries.

The "Blueprint" livery was introduced by JetBlue in February 2017 and became the first special livery for the airline's Embraer 190. The design mimicked a technical cutaway drawing of the aircraft, showing its internal structure – from passenger seats to control yokes in the flight deck. The livery even depicted nearly 50 items in overhead bins and cargo compartments, such as teddy bears, piñatas, and surfboards – inspired by real travel stories shared by JetBlue crew members and customers, making it a true treasure hunt for attentive observers.

The livery design was created by JetBlue's in-house design team under the leadership of then-Vice President of Marketing Jamie Perry. Despite using only three of JetBlue's signature colors, Blueprint became one of the airline's most complex special liveries – its application took nearly two weeks. This level of detail and technical elegance turned Blueprint into a cult symbol among aviation enthusiasts.

JetBlue completed the retirement of its entire E190 fleet in September 2025, replacing the Embraer with the A220 model and fully transitioning to an all-Airbus fleet. The aircraft in Blueprint livery no longer graces the skies, making our poster not just a beautiful print, but a document of aviation history – a reminder of an aircraft that helped JetBlue expand into new regions and connect critically important routes, especially from New York and Boston.

Embraer 195-E2 LOT Polish Airlines

Registration: SP-LEA Type: E190-400STD Engines: 2 × PW PW1921G Serial Number: 19020124 First flight: Jun 20, 2024

Starting with Fokker F.VIIs, LOT’s fleet has changed dynamically, reflecting the evolution of aviation technology and the shifting eras of Poland itself. Over its nearly century-long history, LOT has overhauled its fleet multiple times. In its first decades, the airline flew Douglas DC-2s, Lockheed Model 10A Electras, and later Model 14H Super Electras. Post-war, Soviet aircraft took the stage, with Il-14s, Il-18s, Tu-134s, Tu-154s, and the flagship Il-62. New times brought yet another fleet refresh, this time featuring Boeing, Bombardier, and, in the early 2000s, a newcomer – Embraer.

LOT first got acquainted with Brazilian planes in 2004 when it took on the Embraer 170. Back then, these “Brazilians” were fresh faces in aircraft manufacturing, and LOT decided to take a chance on them. Compact, fuel-efficient, perfect for regional routes – just the ticket. The 170s were followed by Embraer 175s and 195s, with LOT operating around fifty of these machines in total. They became the workhorses for routes like Warsaw-Krakow, Warsaw-Riga, or Warsaw-Amsterdam. Over the years, Embraer became a mainstay for LOT, and the airline even set up its own maintenance system for these planes. By the 2020s, though, some of the older Embraers had to be retired – time takes its toll. New models stepped in to take their place.

The Embraer 195-E2 is the latest chapter in LOT’s story. These planes, part of the E-Jets E2 family, started joining the fleet in 2024. The first one (SP-LEA) landed in Warsaw in July, with two more arriving by October. The E195-E2 is a different beast from its predecessors. Its Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines save fuel and run quieter, while the wings, with their large winglets, cut down on drag. The cabin, though designed for 146 seats, was configured by LOT for 136 to give everyone a bit more room. They’re now flying from Warsaw to London, Istanbul, Amsterdam, and other cities. Passengers are pleased – the cabin’s quiet, and there’s more legroom in economy than in the older models. LOT didn’t choose these planes on a whim: they’re cheaper to maintain than big Boeings and ideal for 2-3 hour flights. Plus, they can land at smaller airports where larger jets can’t maneuver.

Embraer 175 SkyWest Airlines operated for Alaska Airlines

Registration: N178SY Type: E170-200LR Engines: 2 × GE CF34-8E5 Serial Number: 17000555 First flight: Apr 21, 2016

SkyWest Airlines is an American regional airline headquartered in St. George, Utah, United States. It is the largest regional airline in North America when measured by fleet size, number of passengers carried, and number of destinations served. The company is contracted by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. In May 2011, SkyWest replaced Horizon Air on six routes on the West Coast being operated for Alaska Airlines. The flights were based out of Seattle and Portland, and fly to several California cities. The company now operates an average of 150 flights per day as Alaska SkyWest on behalf of Alaska Airlines.

Embraer 175 Mesa Airlines operated for United Express

Registration: N88326 Type: E170-200LR Engines: 2 × GE CF34-8E5 Serial Number: 17000478 First flight: May 9, 2015

Mesa Airlines, Inc., is an American regional airline based in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a subsidiary of Mesa Air Group and operates flights as United Express via respective code sharing agreements with United Airlines. Mesa began operations as Mesa Air Shuttle in Farmington, New Mexico, in 1980 and operated a single route from Farmington to Albuquerque using a Piper Saratoga aircraft. From 1989 through 1998, Mesa Airlines already operated as a conglomeration of up to eight separate airlines. Mesa currently operates Bombardier CRJ900 and Embraer 175 aircraft under the United Express brand. United Express is the brand name for the regional branch of United Airlines.

Embraer 175 Mesa Airlines operated for United Express

Registration: N87318 Type: E170-200LR Engines: 2 × GE CF34-8E5 Serial Number: 17000443 First flight: Dec 16, 2014

Mesa Airlines is an American regional carrier with a history spanning more than four decades. The company was incorporated in 1983 under the name Mesa Air Shuttle, Inc., though the group's founding year is generally considered to be 1980. Since 1998, its headquarters have been located in Phoenix, Arizona.

At its peak, the airline cut an impressive figure: in June 2022, Mesa operated 167 aircraft, making over 457 daily departures to 120 cities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Cuba. The company did not fly under its own brand, but instead operated under capacity purchase agreements — meaning it flew on behalf of major partners, primarily American Airlines and United Airlines.

The final years, however, proved extremely difficult. Mesa lost its American Eagle flying contract in 2023 and wound down its CRJ-900 fleet. By 2025, the carrier had been reduced to a single partner and a single aircraft type. Its Embraer 175s now flew exclusively for United Airlines.

Financial pressures continued to mount: Mesa was posting losses and was forced to restructure its loan agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The denouement came in April 2025, when Mesa Air Group and Republic Airways Holdings announced a full merger, with the combined company taking the name Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and retaining its NASDAQ listing under the ticker RJET.

In November 2025, Mesa shareholders approved the deal, and the CEO who had led the airline since the late 1990s received a severance package in excess of $7 million. With that, the story of one of the last independent regional brands from the era of American aviation deregulation came to a close.

Today, Mesa Airlines exists as a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, operating a fleet of Embraer 175s under the United Express banner and serving 73 cities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba — with routes connecting primarily to United's hubs in Houston and Washington.

Embraer 195 Air Dolomiti

Registration: I-ADJT Type: 195LR (190-200 LR) Engines: 2 × GE CF34-10E5 Serial Number: 19000606 First flight: Mar 7, 2013

Air Dolomiti is an Italian regional airline, a member of Lufthansa Regional, with its headquarters nestled in Dossobuono, Villafranca di Verona. Its hubs are at Verona Villafranca Airport, Florence Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport and Munich Airport and Frankfurt Airport in Germany. Fully owned by Lufthansa, most of its flights operate under the Air Dolomiti brand, while a few remain under the Lufthansa brand. Established on December 30, 1989, Air Dolomiti commenced operations in January 1991, initially serving the Trieste-Genoa route. Its name, inspired by the Dolomites section of the Alps, reflects its deep-rooted connection to Italian heritage. In 1992, the airline started international services with flights from Verona to Munich.

Embraer 175 Republic Airways operated for American Eagle

Registration: N426YX Type: 175LR (170-200LR) Engines: 2 × GE CF34-8E5 Serial Number: 17000397 First flight: Apr 16, 2014

Republic Airways Inc., operating as Republic Airways, is a regional airline subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Republic Airways operates service as American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. American Eagle is an American brand name for the regional branch of American Airlines, under which individual regional airlines operate short- and medium-haul feeder flights. Republic Airways uses a fleet of Embraer 170 and Embraer 175 regional jets. The Embraer E175 made its United States domestic debut when the first aircraft was delivered to Republic Airways in March 2007.

Embraer 175 TRIP Linhas Aéreas

Registration: PP-PJI Type: 175LR (170-200LR) Engines: 2 × GE CF34-8E5 Serial Number: 17000126 First flight: May 2006

TRIP Linhas Aéreas S/A (formerly Transporte Aéreo Regional do Interior Paulista) was a domestic regional airline based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The airline was established in 1998 with two Embraer 120 Brasilias. In June 2009, the airline received the first Embraer 175 aircraft. In total, TRIP operated nine such aircraft. On May 28, 2012, Azul Brazilian Airlines acquired TRIP, creating the holding company Azul Trip. Since 2013, the letter U in the Azul logo has been written in a lighter shade of blue, repeating the color scheme of the Trip logo. On May 6, 2014, the merger process was completed with the final approval of the Brazilian authorities. On this day, the TRIP brand ceased to exist.