Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Star Air Eyes Embraer E2 Jet Order
Star Air, a big regional airline in India, is thinking about buying up to 20 new jets from a company called Embraer.
These jets are called E2s and cost about $1 billion.
The first jets might arrive in 2028.
Star Air already has some smaller jets from Embraer and wants to grow.
India wants to have more airports and better flights to smaller places.
This deal could help Star Air and Embraer grow in India, which is becoming a very big market for air travel.
Star Air, India's largest regional carrier, is considering buying up to 20 Embraer E2 jets.
The potential deal is valued at about $1 billion, with deliveries starting from the year ending March 2028.
The order would include 10 firm orders and 10 options, which can be exercised later.
Star Air currently operates a fleet of leased Embraer E145 and E175 aircraft.
India aims to increase the number of airports to 400 by 2047 and expand regional connectivity.
- Who
- Star Air, a regional carrier in India, and Embraer SA, a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer
- What
- Potential purchase of up to 20 Embraer E2 jets
- When
- Deliveries expected to start from the year ending March 2028
- Where
- India, with a focus on expanding regional aviation
- Why
- To expand and upgrade Star Air's fleet and support India's aviation growth targets
- Company
- Star Air
- Potential Purchase
- Up to 20 Embraer E2 jets
- Deal Value
- $1 billion (list price)
- Delivery Start
- Year ending March 2028
- Current Fleet
- Embraer E145 and E175 aircraft
- Market Share
- 0.5% of India's domestic traffic (October 2025)
- India's Aviation Goal
- 400 airports by 2047 (from 160 currently)
- India's Market Rank
- 3rd largest domestic market (after US and China)