APAC Aviation Outlook: Spotlight on Sub-150-Seat Aircraft

Seminar Highlights in Singapore

In early August 2025, Embraer’s Asia‑Pacific Airline Business Seminar in Singapore convened a select group of aviation stakeholders—airlines, financiers, consultants, and regulators—to explore evolving market dynamics for sub‑150‑seat aircraft across the region.
Discussions centered on shifting traveler behavior, the rise of point‑to‑point travel, and growing opportunities on thin or underserved routes—highlighting the strategic relevance of right‑sized jets such as the E‑Jets and E‑Jets E2 for enhancing network flexibility and revenue.

Market Demand & Regional Share

Embraer’s Market Outlook 2025 forecasts a global demand for 10,500 jets and turboprops under 150 seats through 2044, totaling a market value of approximately US$680 billion. Impressively, Asia‑Pacific—including China—is expected to represent 3,390 of these units, accounting for roughly one‑third of total demand (33.2%).

Embraer’s APAC Presence & Fleet Developments

Embraer already has nearly 200 E‑Jets operating across seven APAC countries with 14 airlines, demonstrating substantial regional integration.
Recent orders include new E‑Jet E2 acquisitions by Virgin Australia and All Nippon Airways (ANA), marking their first E2 introductions and underscoring Embraer’s growing footprint in the region.

Why Right-Sized Aircraft Matter in APAC

Asia-Pacific’s varied aviation landscape—from island chains to mountainous inland regions—demands versatile aircraft. The E-Jets family strikes a balance between capacity and cost, offering flexible seating and performance on routes too thin for larger jets yet beyond the capability of turboprops.
Their ability to support high-frequency and regional linkages enhances both operational efficiency and passenger convenience.

What This Means for B2B Travel Professionals

• Airlines & route planners can unlock new point-to-point services and regional routes previously unviable with larger aircraft.

• Travel agents & consolidators stand to benefit from increased access to emerging destinations, enriching travel offerings.

• Corporate travel planners can leverage better connectivity options to optimize schedules and reduce transit times.
  
  

Takeaway

Embraer’s 2025 APAC insights reaffirm that sub-150-seat jets are not just filling niches—they’re empowering regional air networks. For B2B stakeholders, these aircraft offer new avenues for growth, connectivity, and profitability in a diversifying market.

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