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Qantas takes first owned Embraer E190 to replace Network Aviation’s Fokker 100s

Qantas-owned Network Aviation has received its first Embraer E190 in Perth, launching a fleet renewal program for its Western Australian operations. Up to 14 mid-life E190s are planned to replace the unit’s aging Fokker 100s, including on resource-sector charter services, while QantasLink already wet-leases E190s from Alliance in eastern Australia.

Discovered 2026-09-07T04:14:32.997536-07:00 | 2026-09-07T04:14:32.997536-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Network Aviation’s E190 transition provides a concrete replacement path for its aging Fokker 100 fleet, with up to 14 aircraft planned for Western Australian operations.
The first aircraft is Qantas-owned, distinct from the E190s QantasLink has wet-leased from Alliance in eastern Australia, underscoring a broader shift toward direct fleet control.
Deploying the aircraft on resource-sector charter operations links fleet renewal to the capacity and reliability requirements of Australia’s mining market.

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