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QantasLink to Renew Western Australia based Network Aviation Fleet With Embraer E190s

QantasLink has announced that the Embraer E190 will be their preferred aircraft type for the renewal of their Western Australia based regional operation, Network Aviation. The mid-life E190s will replace the Group's aging Fokker F100 fleet.


QantasLink Fokker F100 - Courtesy Qantas
QantasLink Fokker F100 - Courtesy Qantas

On Wednesday (June 25, 2025), QantasLink announced the selection of the Embraer E190 as the preferred aircraft type for the fleet renewal program at their Western Australia (WA) based regional operation, Network Aviation.  With the fleet renewal plan, QantasLink’s Fokker F100 aircraft will be replaced with up to 14 Embraer E190s.  Currently, Qantas is assessing sourcing options for mid-life E190s, and is targeting the first aircraft to arrive toward the end of 2026.  Network Aviation  operates charter and fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) services across WA, as well as passenger flights.


In Wednesday’s announcement, QantasLink’s CEO, Rachel Yangoyan, said,


“This fleet renewal represents a significant investment in the future of our regional aviation capabilities, and our commitment to serving the critical resources sector and regional communities in Western Australia.  The E190 is a proven platform that operates across Australia today and will deliver improved operational efficiency and reliability, while also creating opportunities for our people in the West.” 

 

Also commenting on the fleet renewal, Network Aviation customer Fortescue Metal’s CEO, Dino Otranto, said,

 

“With more than 50 flights a week out of Perth, we’re on track for around 640,000 passenger movements this financial year – a clear reflection of how vital our partnership with Qantas and Network Aviation is to keeping our operations running efficiently.  This new fleet will bring more comfort and reliability for our people, and that makes a real difference when you’re flying in and out as frequently as we do.” 


Previously, Qantas announced that Network Aviation will receive four Airbus A320s from Jetstar Asia, which will enable the earlier retirement of four Fokker F100s.  These A320s are expected to enter service with Network Aviation by the end of 2025.  The retirement of the Fokker F100s is part of the Group’s wider fleet renewal program.  Later this month, Qantas will take delivery of their first Airbus A321XLR, making them the first airline in the Asia Pacific region to operate the type.


 

Source: Qantas

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