Embraer News & Aircraft Updates

JAL selects E2 for regional renewal

October 14, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off

Japan Airlines (JAL) has ordered up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 regional jets to modernise its domestic subsidiary, J-AIR’s fleet. Announced on October 14, the agreement includes 16 firm orders and 10 options, with deliveries set [Read More]

Embraer chief doubts large-scale US turboprop return

October 8, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off

Embraer Commercial Aviation president and CEO Arjan Meijer has questioned whether turboprops can regain a substantial foothold with US airlines, as ATR targets the replacement of ageing 50-seat regional jets. Speaking exclusively to Airliner World, [Read More]

Alliance Aviation revises Qantas wet lease deal

August 7, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off

Australia’s Alliance Aviation has renegotiated its long-running wet-lease agreement with Qantas. Under the new agreement, Alliance will receive what it described as a “meaningful” increase in pricing, alongside a new annual escalation mechanism designed to [Read More]

Farnborough Airshow 2026 produces orders for 300+ aircraft

July 26, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off

The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow produced aircraft orders and commitments covering 377 commercial jets across Airbus, Boeing and Embraer. Although the final tally included firm orders, preliminary agreements, exercised options and previously undisclosed deals, the [Read More]

Embraer reveals orders for 30 jets at Farnborough 2026

July 21, 2026 Thomas Haynes Comments Off

Embraer revealed firm orders for 30 commercial jets from four customers on day two of the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreements cover 25 E195-E2s, three E190-E2s and two E175s. Options and purchase rights could increase [Read More]