Virgin Australia has signed a multi-year contract to join Embraer’s Component Pool Program.

Embraer will support the airline on a wide range of component exchanges and repair services for the eight E190-E2s that will soon enter Virgin Australia’s fleet.

Through the programme, which was announced during the Paris Air Show 2025, Virgin Australia will tap into Embraer’s technical expertise and significant component repair service provider network.

Alistair Hartley, chief strategy and transformation officer at Virgin Australia Group, said: “The E190-E2 will deliver greater efficiency and reliability to our regional fleet. Joining Embraer’s Pool Program strengthens that advantage, giving us robust maintenance support at our new, purpose-built hangar at Perth Airport.”

Carlos Naufel, chief executive and president of Embraer Services & Support, said: “The Pool Program is part of Embraer’s comprehensive support solutions, and will ensure the readiness of Virgin Australia’s E190-E2 fleet and allow the airline to fully leverage the E190-E2’s fuel-efficiency, performance and reliability.”

Embraer’s Component Pool Program currently supports more than 60 airlines worldwide.

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