Embraer E-Jet family: regional jet

Embraer E-Jet Embraer E195LR (OE-LWH) Austrian Airlines (Star Alliance Livery) The Embraer E-Jet family is a series of four-abreast, narrow-body, short- to medium-range, twin-engined regional jet airliners designed and produced by Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer. The E-Jet was designed to complement Embraer’s earlier ERJ family, the company’s first jet-powered regional aircraft. With a capacity of 66 to 124 passengers, the E-Jets were significantly larger than any aircraft Embraer had developed before that time. The project was unveiled in early 1997 and formally introduced at the 1999 Paris Air Show. On 19 February 2002, the first E-Jet prototype completed its maiden flight, and production began later that year. LOT Polish Airlines received the first E170 on 17 March 2004. Larger variants, the E190 and E195, entered service later in 2004, while a stretched version of the E170, the E175, was introduced in mid-2005. The E-Jet series achieved commercial success, primarily due to their ability to serve lower-demand routes while offering many of the amenities and features of larger jets. The E-Jet family is used by both mainline and regional airlines worldwide, with particular popularity among regional airlines in the United States. It also served as the foundation for the Lineage 1000 business jet. In the 2010s, Embraer introduced the second-generation E-Jet E2 family, featuring more fuel-efficient engines. However, as of 2026, the first-generation E175 remains in production to meet the needs of U.S. regional airlines. Second Generation In November 2011, Embraer announced that it would develop revamped versions of the E-Jet to be called the E-Jet E2 family. The new jets would feature improved engines that would be more fuel efficient and take advantage of new technologies. Beyond the new engines, the E2 family would also feature new wings, improved avionics, and other improvements to the aircraft. The new aircraft family also includes a much larger variant, the E195-E2 capable of carrying between 120 and 146 passengers. This jet better positions Embraer against the competing Airbus A220 aircraft. In January 2013, Embraer selected the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofan engine to power the E2 family. On 28 February 2018, The E190-E2 received its type certificate from the ANAC, FAA and EASA. Variants (First Generation) E170 The E170 is the smallest aircraft in the E-Jet family and was the first to enter revenue service in March 2004. As of 2017, the E170 went out of production. The Embraer 170 typically seats around 72 passengers in a typical single class configuration, 66 in a dual class configuration, and up to 78 in a high-density configuration. The E170 directly competed with the Bombardier CRJ700. There are four variants of the E170, the E170STD, E170LR, E170SU, and E170SE. The E170STD is the base-line airframe, the E170LR increased its range by having a higher max take off weight (MTOW). The E170SU and E170SE are both based on the E170LR but limits its passenger number to 76 and 70 due to scope clauses. The jet is powered with General Electric CF34-8E engines of 14,500 lbf (64 kN) thrust each. E175 The E175 is a slightly stretched version of the E170 and first entered revenue service with launch customer Air Canada in July 2005. The Embraer 175 typically seats around 78 passengers in a typical single-class configuration, 76 in a dual-class configuration, and up to 88 in a high-density configuration. Like the E170, it is powered by General Electric CF34-8E engines of 14,500 lbf (64 kN) of thrust each. It competed with the Bombardier CRJ900 in the market segment previously occupied by the earlier BAe 146 and Fokker 70. As of 2024, it is the only aircraft currently produced in this market segment. The E175 was initially equipped with the same style of winglets as the rest of the E-Jet family. Starting in 2014, the winglets were made wider and more angled. In 2018, a new E175 had a value of US$27 million. As of 2024, the E175 remains in production, with strong demand from regional airlines in the United States, which cannot order the newer but heavier E175-E2 due to scope clause restrictions on maximum takeoff weight. E190 Embraer 190 is fitted with two underwing-mounted General Electric CF34-10E turbofan engines, rated at 20,360 lbf (90.6 kN). The engines are equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). The fully redundant, computerized management system continuously optimizes the engine performance resulting in reduced fuel consumption and maintenance requirements. Embraer offered three variants of the E190: the STD (Standard), LR (Long Range) and AR (Advanced Range). On 12 March 2004, the first flight of the E190 took place. The launch customer of the E190 was New York-based low-cost carrier JetBlue with 100 orders options in 2003 and took its first delivery in 2005. The largest operator of the type is Alliance Airlines with 64 E190s in the fleet, which mostly took over from American Airlines and JetBlue to serve the Australian regional market. Other operators are Aeroméxico Connect (37), Tianjin Airlines (35), Airlink (29) and KLM Cityhopper (28). E195 The Embraer 195 is the further stretch version of the Embraer 190, it is fitted with two underwing-mounted General Electric CF34-10E turbofan engines. The engines are equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). The fully redundant, computerized management system continuously optimizes the engine performance resulting in reduced fuel consumption and maintenance requirements. The first flight of the E195 occurred on December 7, 2004. The largest operators of the largest variant in the E-Jet family are Azul Brazilian Airlines (45), Tianjin Airlines (17), Austrian Airlines (17), Air Dolomiti (17) and LOT Polish Airlines (16). Variants (Second Generation) E175-E2 The E175-E2 (ERJ 190–500) model is the smallest in the E-Jet Second Generation family. The E175-E2 is extended by 60 cm (24 in) from the E175, allowing for the addition of one seat row and a capacity up to 90 passengers. In 2013, the aircraft was expected to cost US$46.8 million. First delivery was initially scheduled for 2021. It has been repeatedly delayed and in February 2022, Embraer announced that it would halt development of the E175-E2 for three years, with deliveries expected to begin between 2027 and 2028. E190-E2 The E190-E2 (ERJ 190-300 STD) keeps the original E190 36.24 m (119 ft) length and has a single overwing exit per side. It is powered by the 98 kN (22,000 lbf) PW1900G for a 12:1 bypass ratio. The aluminum wing span increased to 33.7 m (111 ft). The E190-E2 unit cost was US$53.6 million in 2013. Embraer had it certified on 28 February 2018. E195-E2 The E195-E2 (ERJ 190-400 STD) is extended by three seat rows from the E195 by 2.85 m (9.4 ft) in length, accommodates up to 150 seats. The E195-E2 is 5.26 m (17.3 ft) longer than the E190-E2 and has dual overwing exits per side. The variant has a unit cost of US$60.4 million in 2013. In February 2016, Embraer announced that it had decided to increase the E195-E2’s wingspan by 1.4 m (4.6 ft) for greater lift, along with a MTOW increase of 2 t (4,400 lb) to extend its range by up to 450 nmi (830 km). Embraer E195LR (OE-LWF) Austrian Airlines Characteristics Manufacturer: Embraer S.A. Country of origin: Brazil First flight: 19 February 2002 Years of production: 2001— Production: 1750+203 (all variants) Length: 29,900–41,510 mm  Wingspan: 26,010–35,120 mm Height: 9,980–10,910 mm Crew: 2 Passenger capacity: 78–146 Powerplant: 2× General Electric CF34-8E / Pratt & Whitney PW1700G Maximum speed: 473 kn (876 km/h; 544 mph) Range: 2,000–3,000 nmi (3,700–5,600 km; 2,300–3,500 mi) Service ceiling: 12,500 m (41,000 ft) Empty weight: 21,141–35,700 kg (46,608–78,705 lb)   See also Transport blog Cars blog Motorcycles blog Buses blog Shipbuilding blog Motors and Engines blog Trains and railways blog Trucks and Cargo Vehicles blog Tractors and Special Equipment blog Tanks and Armored Vehicles Airplanes blog Helicopters blog Artillery, Missiles and Rockets blog Bicycles blogThe post Embraer E-Jet family: regional jet first appeared on All PYRENEES.