Fuji Dream Airlines Orders Two More Embraer E175 Jets to Boost Regional Routes Across Japan

Deal announced at Farnborough Airshow strengthens aviation ties between Japan, Brazil and the UK, with new aircraft set to improve regional connections for travellers.​​​​​​​

Japan's regional aviation network is set for a boost after Fuji Dream Airlines placed a firm order for two additional Embraer E175 aircraft, in a deal announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in England on 21 July 2026.

The agreement brings together three countries with growing ties in the aviation sector: Japanese airline expansion, Brazilian aircraft manufacturing, and the UK's role as a global hub for the aerospace industry. The order has already been added to Embraer's backlog, with the two new jets due for delivery in 2027 and 2028.​​​​​​​

Each aircraft will feature a single-class cabin with 84 seats, making it well suited to high-frequency domestic services and routes connecting Japan's smaller regional airports. Fuji Dream Airlines specialises in linking communities outside the country's largest international gateways, currently operating 29 routes across 17 airports, with key bases at Shizuoka, Nagoya Komaki, Matsumoto and Fukuoka.

The airline already operates an all-Embraer fleet of 15 aircraft, comprising two E170s and 13 E175s. The latest order will add further capacity and give the carrier greater flexibility on shorter regional routes. Aircraft such as the E175 allow airlines to serve routes where passenger demand may not justify a larger single-aisle jet, helping smaller airports retain regular services and giving local communities easier access to business centres, tourist destinations and major transport hubs.​​​​​​​

The Embraer E175 is built for short and medium-distance flying and is widely used across regional networks worldwide. Its smaller capacity allows airlines to run more frequent services without needing to fill a larger aircraft on quieter routes.

Fuji Dream Airlines has operated Embraer jets since its launch in 2009, and, according to Embraer, the airline's fleet recorded an average schedule reliability of more than 99.8% over the past 12 months. The carrier said the new aircraft would help strengthen its network and improve connections between communities across Japan.​​​​​​​

While the new E175 jets will operate within Japan rather than on direct UK services, their announcement at Farnborough underlines Britain's continuing role as a meeting point for the global aviation industry. The deal is not expected to change UK–Japan flight schedules directly, but it could support smoother domestic journeys for British travellers planning multi-city holidays in Japan.

Improved regional connectivity may prove particularly useful for those visiting destinations further afield from Tokyo, Osaka or other major gateways, potentially reducing reliance on lengthy rail or road transfers.​​​​​​​

Travellers planning a trip to Japan and keen to explore beyond its major cities can speak to Crystal Travel's travel agents for the latest advice on building an itinerary that makes the most of the country's expanding regional links.​​​​​​​