Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft — the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996.

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Scandinavian Airline SAS said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy up to 55 aircraft from Brazil's Embraer in a deal worth around $4 billion, excluding purchase rights. SAS has signed a firm deal for 45 E195-E2 aircraft with an option of an additional 10,

Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, agreed to buy as many as 55 aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer (NYSE:ERJ), as part of the airline's ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The airline has committed to buying 45 E195-E2 jets,