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JAL orders up to 26 Embraer E190-E2s to replace J-Air’s E170s and E190s

Japan Airlines has ordered 16 E190-E2s, with options for 10 more, to renew the regional fleet operated by subsidiary J-Air. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in fiscal 2029, making JAL the second major Japanese airline group to commit to Embraer’s E2 family.

Discovered 2026-10-13T23:55:06.921691-07:00 | 2026-10-13T23:55:06.921691-07:00

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The 16 firm aircraft and 10 options provide a defined replacement path for J-Air’s E170s and E190s, with fleet entry beginning in fiscal 2029.
JAL’s order adds to ANA’s growing E190-E2 commitment and concludes the regional-jet competition between Embraer’s E2 and Airbus’ A220 described in earlier coverage.

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