Japan's ANA Holdings Inc. (ANA HD) has signed an agreement with Brazilian planemaker Embraer for eight additional E190-E2 aircraft, bringing the airline group's total firm orders for the E2 family to 23, the companies announced in a joint statement.

The deal, announced Thursday in Tokyo, formalises an expansion plan ANA HD first unveiled on July 29, 2026. It builds on the carrier's original order for 15 firm E190-E2 aircraft placed in 2025. ANA HD also retains five additional purchase options for the type.

"This additional E190-E2 order accelerates our efforts to build a sustainable regional aviation network in Japan," said Koji Shibata, President and CEO of ANA Holdings. "It also underscores our confidence in Embraer's technology to reduce both environmental impact and operating costs. We are excited to deepen our partnership, elevating regional connectivity and delivering a superior passenger experience across Japan."

Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said the company was "honoured by ANA HD's continued confidence" in the E2 family. "With its exceptional economics and fuel efficiency, the E2 will support expanded connectivity across Japan along with better comfort and space for passengers," he said.

The E190-E2 is part of Embraer's E-Jets E2 family, which the manufacturer says offers improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions and reduced noise compared with earlier generations. Embraer E-Jets have operated in Japan since 2009, supported locally by Embraer personnel. ANA HD's first E2 aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2028.

ANA HD, established in 2013, is Japan's largest airline group holding company, comprising 72 companies including full-service carrier All Nippon Airways and low-cost carrier Peach Aviation. Embraer, headquartered in Brazil, has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft since it was founded in 1969 and is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats.

Source: PR