Overview

• Azorra handed over the first E190-E2 to Virgin Australia on September 2 at Embraer’s São José dos Campos site, marking the airframer’s 1,900th E‑Jet delivery.
• The aircraft, registered VH‑E2A, began its ferry to Australia with initial legs via Curaçao and Brownsville, according to operational reports.
• This is the first of eight E190‑E2s for Virgin Australia under an Azorra lease, with three more due through late 2025 and into 2026.
• Entry into service is planned for late October 2025 on fly‑in‑fly‑out routes from Perth, with Boolgeeda named as an initial stop and the first regular Newman service reported for November 14.
• Configured with about 100 seats and powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, the type is cited to cut fuel burn by up to roughly 30% versus Fokker 100s and is the first E190‑E2 to operate with a major Australian airline group.