Key facts
- ANA Holdings ordered eight additional Embraer E190-E2 jets.
- This expands the firm order to 23 E190-E2 aircraft.
- The new aircraft will be used to expand an ACMI agreement for ANA flights.
- The jets are intended to support a flexible supply-demand balance on domestic Japanese routes.
- Deliveries are scheduled between fiscal years 2029 and 2032.
ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways, has decided to order eight additional Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, expanding its firm commitment to the Brazilian regional jet to 23 units. The decision was made during a board of directors meeting on July 29, 2026.
These new aircraft will be utilized to expand an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement for ANA flights. The 100-seat class E190-E2 jets are chosen for their advanced technology, low fuel consumption, reduced noise emissions, and lower operating costs, which are expected to help balance supply and demand on domestic Japanese routes over the medium to long term. ANA Holdings President and CEO Koji Shibata stated that the order accelerates efforts to build a sustainable regional aviation network in Japan.
This additional order follows an initial order placed on February 25, 2025, for 15 E190-E2 aircraft, with five additional purchase options. The first jet is anticipated for delivery in 2028, with the newly ordered aircraft scheduled for delivery between fiscal years 2029 and 2032. IBEX Airlines, a current operator of CRJ700 regional jets, will eventually replace its fleet with the E190-E2s under the ACMI arrangement. ANA will retain responsibility for route planning, scheduling, and ticket sales, while IBEX will operate the flights. ANA Holdings had previously been the launch customer for Mitsubishi Aircraft's SpaceJet program, which was canceled in 2023, leading ANA to select Embraer's E190-E2 as a replacement.