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(13/08/24)
 Virgin Australia has placed a firm order with
Embraer for eight E190-E2 narrowbody aircraft, as part
of its fleet renewal plan that will see the E190-E2s replace the
carrier’s  ageing Fokker fleet.

Based in Perth and operated by Virgin Australia
Regional Airlines (VARA), the aircraft are powered by Pratt &
Whitney’s PW1900G engines and have a flying range of around six
hours.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025.

“The E2 is a game changer,”
said Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer
Commercial Aviation. “We are excited to welcome Virgin Australia
to the Embraer family and look forward to seeing our
best-in-class E2 – renowned for comfort, quietness, and low
emissions – take the Airline to even greater heights.”

The E190-E2 has been certified to fly
with blends of up to 50% SAF and has demonstrated through test
flights the engine’s operability with 100% SAF.

“When the new E190-E2 enters service from October 2025, it will
become the first new aircraft in the WA charter market this
century,” said Jayne Hrdlicka, Virgin Australia Group CEO. “The
E190-E2 is the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its segment and
will reduce emissions by about 30 per cent compared to the
outgoing F100. These aircraft also feature significantly lower
noise profiles and enhanced passenger comfort. When the
E190-E2 joins the fleet from late next year it will predominantly
operate charter flights for VARA, bolstering its position as a
leading operator in the WA charter market.”

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