Embraer’s fleet in Australia set to grow with the delivery of Virgin Australia’s E190-E2 this year

· Embraer’s long-standing presence in Australia dates back to 1978

Melbourne, Australia, 20 March 2025 – Embraer marks its presence in Australia at the Avalon Airshow from 25 to 30 March 2025, reflecting Embraer’s relevance and long-standing presence in the market with E-Jets and Embraer’s portfolio of business jets. Australia’s Embraer fleet will soon grow with the delivery of eight E190-E2s for Virgin Australia.

Today there are nearly 50 E-Jets and 20 Embraer business jets operating in Australasia; including the Phenom 300 series, the world’s best-selling, most delivered light jet for the last 13 consecutive years.

On the commercial aviation front, the region is home to one of the largest E-Jets fleet in the APAC region. Operators include Alliance Airlines, Airnorth, National Jet Express and Air Kiribati. Alliance Airlines, the country’s largest E-Jets operator, serves domestic routes on behalf of Qantas.

Raul Villaron, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said “Australia is a vital market for Embraer, and our presence at Avalon underscores our long-term commitment to the region. With a strong foundation of existing E-Jet operators and the exciting addition of Virgin Australia’s E190-E2 fleet, we’re confident that Embraer aircraft will continue to play a crucial role in connecting communities and driving economic growth across Australia.”

Last year Embraer and Virgin Australia announced a firm order for eight E190-E2s, as part of Virgin Australia’s fleet renewal plan. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second half of this year and the fleet will be based in Perth, Western Australia.