Virgin Australia to Change Fokker 100s with Embraer E190-E2 Plane

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(13/08/24)
 Virgin Australia has positioned a agency order with
Embraer for eight E190-E2 narrowbody plane, as half
of its fleet renewal plan that may see the E190-E2s change the
service’s  ageing Fokker fleet.

Based mostly in Perth and operated by Virgin Australia
Regional Airways (VARA), the plane are powered by Pratt &
Whitney’s PW1900G engines and have a flying vary of round six
hours.

Deliveries are scheduled to start within the second half of 2025.

“The E2 is a game changer,”
mentioned Martyn Holmes, Chief Business Officer, Embraer
Business 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 licensed to fly
with blends of as much as 50% SAF and has demonstrated by way of take a look at
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,” mentioned 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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