Summary Virgin Australia's order for Embraer E190-E2 aircraft will significantly reduce fuel efficiency and emissions in Western Australia. LOT Polish Airlines and Mexicana are also increasing their fleets with Embraer jets, contributing to the manufacturer's record backlog. The introduction of new, low-emission aircraft is part of a broader industry trend towards more sustainable air travel solutions.
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is on track for a record summer. The planemaker has steadily increased its aircraft deliveries and secured a number of new orders in recent months. With the announcement of today's order from Virgin Australia, the number of E2 operators will have almost doubled over the past two years.
An efficient upgrade Western Australia is set to see more fuel-efficient aircraft take to the skies as Virgin Australia announced a firm order with Embraer to replace its long-serving fleet of Fokker 100 aircraft. The carrier confirmed today that it has placed a firm order for eight Embraer E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft as part of its fleet renewal plan. No sale price was confirmed, but estimated delivery prices from Cirium Ascend place the total price tag around $300 million.
Get all the latest aviation news right here on Simple Flying. The planes will feature Pratt & Whitney's PW1900G engines with a range of around six hours. The E190-E2s will complement the airline's larger narrowbodies and be based in Perth, where they are to be operated by Virg.