Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aereas has signed a $497.5m contract with Embraer to buy 11 E-195 jets.

The 118-seat Embraer 195 aircraft are scheduled for delivery from 2013 and the deal will increase the airline’s orders for Embraer E-Jets to 52 aircraft.

Each of the aircraft will be equipped with an individual in-flight entertainment system.

Azul Linhas Aereas currently operates 23 E195s and ten 106-seat E190s.