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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 145 Envoy Air operated for American Eagle

Registration: N606AE Type: ERJ-145LR Engines: 2 × AN AE3007A1/2 Serial Number: 145062 First flight: Jun 1998

Envoy Air is an American regional airline headquartered in Irving, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The airline is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Airlines Group. Envoy Air operates a fleet consisting of exclusively Embraer regional jet aircraft. The company operating more than 1,000 daily flights to over 150 destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and South America. Envoy was formerly known as American Eagle Airlines and was formed when American's parent company merged several airlines owned by the group and operating regional flights. The name was changed to avoid confusion with other regional carriers that operate on behalf of American Eagle.

Embraer 145 Passaredo Linhas Aéreas

Registration: PR-PSH Type: ERJ-145LR Engines: 2 × AN AE3007A1P Serial Number: 145597 First flight: Oct 5, 2002

Voepass Linhas Aéreas previously known as Passaredo Linhas Aéreas is an airline based in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates regional services in Brazil. Its main base is Dr. Leite Lopes Airport, Ribeirão Preto. The Passaredo bus transport company, owned by Viação Passaredo, started regional aircraft operations in 1995. Following a suspension of operations in April 2002, it restarted operations in 2004. On August 21, 2019, Passaredo announced the purchase of MAP Linhas Aéreas. On the same day Passaredo also announced the change of its name to VoePass Linhas Aéreas.

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 175 Republic Airways operated for Delta Connection

Registration: N207JQ Type: E170-200LR Engines: 2 × GE CF34-8E5 Serial Number: 17000254 First flight: Sep 2008

Republic Airways is a regional American airline headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company operates American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express flights.

Delta Connection is a regional brand of Delta Air Lines, served by small airlines such as Rupublic Airways on their aircraft operating short and medium–haul flights.

Republic Airways put the first E-Jet family aircraft into operation in March 2007, when Frontier Airlines signed an 11-year service agreement with Republic Airways Holdings. Under the agreement, Republic acquired 17 Embraer 170 aircraft for operation on behalf of Frontier Airlines. However, this agreement was soon terminated due to Frontier's bankruptcy, and the aircraft continued to be operated by Republic Airways.

The enlarged Embraer 175 model entered the Republic fleet in 2013 in order to operate flights under the American Eagle brand. Republic Airways currently has a fleet of more than 220 Embraer 170 and 175 aircraft, making it the largest operator of the E-Jet family of aircraft.