Embraer will be present at the Avalon Airshow, taking place from March 25 to 30, 2025, demonstrating its strong presence and long-standing commitment to the Australian market. The company will highlight its role in commercial and executive aviation, with the arrival of eight E190-E2 jets to Virgin Australia’s fleet.
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Currently, Embraer has approximately 50 E-Jets and 20 executive jets operating in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Among them is the Phenom 300 series, the world’s best-selling and most-delivered light jet for 13 consecutive years. In commercial aviation, Australia hosts one of the largest E-Jet fleets in the region, operated by airlines such as Alliance Airlines, Airnorth, National Jet Express, and Air Kiribati. Alliance Airlines, the country’s largest E-Jet operator, provides domestic services on behalf of Qantas.
New E190-E2 Jets
The arrival of the new E190-E2 jets at Virgin Australia reflects the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet. The aircraft, which will be based in Perth, Western Australia, will begin deliveries in the second half of 2025.
The E190-E2 features significant advancements in aerodynamics and energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption. The aircraft is already certified to operate with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and has demonstrated compatibility with 100% SAF in test flights. Embraer aims for full certification by 2030, aligning with the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
KC-390 Millennium Highlights in Defense Sector
In addition to commercial and executive aviation, Embraer Defense & Security will showcase its product portfolio at the Avalon Airshow, including the KC-390 Millennium. Since its introduction by the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the KC-390 has established a strong reputation for reliability and performance. The aircraft has already been adopted by Portugal (2023) and Hungary (2024), and recently, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, South Korea, Sweden, Slovakia, and an undisclosed customer have also selected the model.
The global KC-390 fleet maintains an availability rate of 93% and mission completion rates exceeding 99%, reaffirming its operational efficiency.
Operating in Australia Since 1978
Embraer has been active in Australia since 1978, with nearly five decades of presence in the country. Its first aircraft to operate in Australian skies was the Bandeirante, marking the beginning of a solid and long-lasting relationship with the local market.
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