Embraer brings E195-E2 and KC-390 to Singapore Airshow as it seeks stronger foothold in Southeast Asia

Embraer will showcase the E195-E2 and the KC-390 Millennium at the Singapore Airshow, held in Singapore from February 3 to 8, as the manufacturer seeks to expand its presence in Asia-Pacific. Despite wider activity across the region, the Brazilian manufacturer currently has only one E2 customer in Southeast Asia.

In the commercial segment, Embraer continues to expand adoption of the E2 family in the region. Today, the sole Southeast Asian operator of the type is Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. The carrier operates nine E190-E2 aircraft, with the most recent delivery completed in December 2025. The jets are used on short- and medium-haul routes where capacity and range fall below the requirements of larger narrowbodies.

Outside Southeast Asia, Embraer has secured E2 orders from other Asia-Pacific operators. All Nippon Airways has ordered 15 E190-E2s with options for five more, while Virgin Australia introduced its first E190-E2 into service in November 2025. Even so, the manufacturer has yet to translate these deals into a broader regional footprint comparable to that of its competitors in the narrowbody segment.

At the airshow, Embraer will also highlight the KC-390 Millennium, positioning the aircraft for military and government requirements in Asia-Pacific. The company has recently signed agreements and cooperation frameworks with partners in South Korea and India as it seeks opportunities in medium transport aircraft programs and tactical airlift roles.

Supporting its regional activity, Embraer has expanded infrastructure and training capabilities in Asia-Pacific. Singapore hosts the company’s regional hub, including a parts distribution center and a full-flight simulator for the E2 family, aimed at supporting existing operators and lowering entry barriers for potential new customers.

The Singapore Airshow appearance comes as Embraer balances visible progress in defense and services with the challenge of growing the E2’s presence in Southeast Asia, where fleet commonality, scale and competition from larger single-aisle aircraft continue to shape airline decisions.

About the Author

Ricardo Meier

Creator of the website that started in 1996 as a magazine. He also writes on Brazilian websites AUTOO, MOTOO and MetrôCPTM.

Articles by the author »