QantasLink Upgrades WA Fleet With Wi-Fi And Embraer E190s as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at modernising regional air services across Western Australia and strengthening support for the state’s critical resources sector. The initiative focuses on both cabin enhancements and fleet renewal within QantasLink’s Network Aviation operation.
QantasLink has announced a multi-million-dollar investment program to upgrade its Western Australia fleet, combining cabin enhancements across its Airbus aircraft with the introduction of Embraer E190 jets to replace long-serving Fokker 100 aircraft.
Qantas Group has announced a sweeping trans-Tasman expansion that will add nearly 210,000 seats between Australia and New Zealand in 2026, reinforcing its market position while providing more travel options for passengers on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
Jetstar, the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12556, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and fuel efficiency program.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Group, has identified the Embraer E190 as the preferred aircraft type for its upcoming fleet renewal program at Network Aviation, based in Western Australia. This program will gradually phase out the aging Fokker 100 (F100) fleet and replace it with up to 14 E190s, marking a strategic modernization of Qantas’ regional operations.
Jetstar Airways, the Australian low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has received a new Airbus A320, identified by serial number 12545, expanding its short-haul fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, offering enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions compared to older variants.
