What Australian Airlines Fly Embraers? 3 minute read Aircraft builder Embraer might have a global reputation for outstanding regional jets and nimble turboprops, but its presence in Australia is relatively small. That’s something Embraer is keen to change. But today, just seven airlines are flying Embraer aircraft in Australia. Some of those airlines are reasonably well-known, others not so. Here’s a rundown on what airlines are flying Embraers in Australia right now. Cobham Aviation is one of a handful of Australian airlines operating Embraers. Photo: Cobham Aviation Alliance Airlines sets the pace with Embraers in Australia Brisbane-based Alliance Airlines is soon to be Australia’s biggest operator of Embraers. Alliance Airlines have five ERJ 190s and a further 25 are on the way. As previously reported in Simple Flying, Qantas is wet-leasing eight of the Embraers. Some of those Embraers will be based in Darwin, but the majority will call Adelaide Airport home. The Embraers will start flying for Qantas in late May.