Virgin Australia Takes First E190-E2

Virgin Australia takes first E190-E2

Virgin Australia Regional (VA, Perth International) has taken delivery of its first E190-E2, VH-E2A (msn 19020185), and expects to debut it in revenue operations under the banner of its parent, Virgin Australia, at the beginning of the Northern Winter 2025/2026 season in late October 2025. The aircraft, on lease from Azorra, is the first of eight units of the type ordered by the carrier as a replacement for its ageing F100s. The E190-E2 was hand…

Virgin Australia Adds 100-Seat Embraer E190-E2 To Fleet

In August 2024, Virgin Australia placed a new aircraft order for something other than the Boeing 737. There’s an exciting update, as the airline is now taking delivery of the first of these planes. However, odds are that most Virgin Australia customers will never fly this plane. Virgin Australia has ordered eight Embraer E190-E2s Virgin Australia has a firm order for eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. Deliveries of the jet have just begun, with the…

Azorra delivers Australia’s first E190-E2 to Virgin Australia

Azorra has delivered the first new Embraer E190-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia, marking a new airline partnership for the lessor and the introduction of the type with a major airline group in Australia. Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is modernising its fleet by replacing Fokker 100s with new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft from Azorra’s orderbook. A total of eight E2s are on firm order, with three more due for delivery later …

Azorra delivers Australia’s first Embraer E190-E2 to Virgin Australia

FORT LAUDERDALE (FLORIDA): Azorra has delivered the first new Embraer E190-E2* twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia, marking a new airline partnership for the lessor and the first Embraer E190-E2 to be operated by a major airline group in Australia. The delivery of the E-Jet was marked by a handover ceremony today at Embraer’s São José dos Campos facility, hosted by senior representatives from Azorra, Virgin Australia and Embraer. …

Virgin Australia receives first E190-E2 from Azorra

Aircraft lessor Azorra has delivered a new Embraer E190-E2 to Virgina Australia Regional Airlines to modernise its fleet, which is currently composed of Fokker 100s. This marks the lessor’s first partnership with the airline, which was celebrated with a handover ceremony at Embraer’s São José dos Campos facility. Virgin Australia has opted for the Embraer aircraft due to 30 per cent fuel savings compared to the current Fokker 100s, with Pratt & …