Hunnu Air Celebrates Inaugural Embraer E195-E2 Flight Between Mongolia and China

Hunnu Air celebrated the launch of new Embraer A195-E2 service between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport on Sunday, May 11, 2025.  This marked the first time the E2 has operated on a scheduled route into mainland China.

Hunnu Air Embraer E195-E2 - Courtesy Embraer

On Sunday (May 11, 2025), Embraer announced that Mongolia’s Hunnu Air has launched new Embraer E195-E2 service between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport, marking the first-ever scheduled E2 service to Mainland China.  Hunnu Air, Embraer and Beijing Daxing Airport jointly hosted a ceremony to mark the inauguration of the route, strengthening connectivity between Mongolia and China, and fostering closer cultural and economic ties between the two countries.  The inaugural flight was operated by the first of two new E195-E2s delivered to Hunnu Air in April.

At Sunday’s launch ceremony, Hunnu Air’s CEO, Munkhjargal Purevjal, said,

“The launch of this route with our new E195-E2 aircraft reflects Hunnu Air’s determination to expand our international network and symbolizes the deepening friendship and collaboration between Mongolia and China in this new era.  Since 2019, we have operated first-generation E190 aircraft, and the introduction of the E195-E2 serves as the perfect upgrade to meet growing domestic and international travel demands. We expect that E2 will become a backbone of our long-term growth, enabling us to deliver unparalleled connectivity across the region.”

Embraer’s Chief Commercial Officer, Martyn Holmes, added,

“Today, we take immense pride in the launch of this route with Hunnu Air’s new E195-E2, the first E2 jet to operate at mainland China.  The deployment of the E195-E2 on this key route underscores the depth of our partnership with Hunnu Air and our shared responsibility to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.  We stand firmly with Hunnu Air to support the success of this critical corridor.  The rightsized E2 will enable Hunnu Air to profitably grow, unlocking the huge potential of Mongolia and strengthening a growing Asia network.”

In addition to the new Beijing service, Hunnu Air plans to deploy their new E195-E2 aircraft to increase capacity to Haikou, Sanya, Phu Quoc, expanding services to Japan, China, Vietnam, India, South Korea, and to introduce scheduled flights to Tashkent.  Hunnu Air’s E195-E2 is configured in a dual class layout with 136 seats.

Embraer’s E-Jets program is one of the most successful commercial airplanes in the industry.  E-Jets and E-Jets E2 are operated by over 80 airlines across 50 countries, with more than 1,800 units delivered. 

Established in 2011, Hunnu Air has emerged as the second largest airline in Mongolia, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding domestic and international air travel.  With their main hub located at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Hunnu Air operates over 15 international routes with a diverse fleet of jet and turboprop aircraft.  The carrier’s operational strategy is marked by its versatility and reach, facilitating travel to key destinations across China. Among its main routes are Beijing Daxing, Haikou, Sanya, and Almaty, as well as various regional destinations in northeastern China.

Source: Embraer