Virgin Australia Places Order for Embraer E190-E2 Jets

Virgin Australia has solidified a firm order with Embraer for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft, as part of its comprehensive fleet renewal strategy.

These new aircraft, recognized as the world’s most fuel-efficient single-aisle planes with the lowest noise emissions, will enhance Virgin Australia‘s fleet by complementing its larger narrowbodies and replacing the long-serving Fokker aircraft. The order will be officially recorded in Embraer’s Q3 backlog, with deliveries slated to commence in the second half of 2025.

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The E190-E2, set to join the fleet late next year, will primarily serve charter flights for VARA, strengthening its role as a leading operator in the WA charter market.

Building on 20 years of operational excellence from the first-generation E-Jets, the E190-E2 boasts advanced aerodynamics, innovative wing design, and cutting-edge technology that significantly reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption. It is certified to operate with blends of up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and has proven through test flights the engine’s capability to run on 100% SAF.

Embraer is dedicated to advancing products, solutions, and technologies that contribute to the aviation industry’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and carbon-neutral growth starting from 2022. By 2040, Embraer plans to utilize 25% SAF in its operations and intends to rely entirely on renewable energy sources by 2030.

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