Embraer E-Jet E2 family

Embraer E-Jet E2 family
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Name	Embraer E-Jet E2 family
Caption	An Embraer E195-E2 in flight.
National origin	Brazil
Manufacturer	Embraer
First flight	23 May 2016 (E190-E2)
Introduction	24 April 2018 with Widerøe
Status	In service
Primary users	Azul Brazilian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Peace, Binter Canarias
Produced	2013–present
Number built	200+ (as of 2024)
Developed from	Embraer E-Jet family

Embraer E-Jet E2 family is a series of narrow-body, twinjet regional jets designed and manufactured by the Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer. Announced at the Paris Air Show in 2013, the family represents a significant evolution of the first-generation Embraer E-Jet family, incorporating new engines, advanced wing technology, and updated avionics for improved efficiency and passenger comfort. The series comprises three main variants, the E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2, which compete directly in the regional and short-haul market against aircraft like the Airbus A220 and various models from Bombardier Aviation.

Development and background

The program was officially launched in June 2013 at the Paris Air Show, with Embraer targeting a 15-25% improvement in fuel burn per seat over the original Embraer E-Jet family. The development leveraged extensive feedback from key airline customers like Republic Airways and Air Canada. Major partners included Pratt & Whitney, which supplied the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofan engines, and B/E Aerospace, responsible for new cabin interiors. The E190-E2 variant, the first to fly, completed its maiden flight from Embraer's facility in São José dos Campos in May 2016, with certification from agencies like ANAC, the FAA, and the EASA following in 2018.

Design and features

The design incorporates several advanced technologies focused on efficiency. The most notable feature is the new high-aspect-ratio, composite-intensive wing, which increases wingspan and incorporates raked wingtips to reduce induced drag. The aircraft are powered exclusively by the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engine family, known for its geared turbofan architecture that lowers fuel consumption and noise. The flight deck is based on the Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace) Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, featuring large interactive displays. Passenger cabins offer a modern layout, often in a two-by-two seating configuration, with improvements from suppliers like Honeywell and Diehl Aerospace.

Variants

The family consists of three primary models, each offering increased capacity and range. The smallest, the E175-E2, is designed to seat up to 90 passengers and entered the certification phase following its first flight in 2019. The E190-E2, the launch variant, typically accommodates 97 to 114 passengers and was the first to enter service. The largest model, the E195-E2, can seat up to 146 passengers in a single-class layout and holds the title for the longest-range aircraft in the family. All variants share common type ratings and high parts commonality to reduce operational costs for airlines.

Operational history

The E190-E2 entered commercial service on 24 April 2018 with Norwegian regional carrier Widerøe, operating routes within Scandinavia. Major orders and deployments followed, with significant operators including Azul Brazilian Airlines, which launched the E195-E2 in Latin America, and KLM Cityhopper, introducing the type on European routes from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Other notable airlines adopting the family are Air Peace in Nigeria, Binter Canarias in Spain, and Royal Jordanian. The aircraft have been used on diverse network segments, from short-haul hops for Republic Airways to longer thin routes by Helvetic Airways.

Specifications

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Variant ! E175-E2 ! E190-E2 ! E195-E2 |- | Typical 2-class seating | 80 | 97 | 120 |- | Max seating | 90 | 114 | 146 |- | Wingspan | 31.00 m (101 ft 8 in) | 33.72 m (110 ft 8 in) | 35.12 m (115 ft 3 in) |- | Length | 32.40 m (106 ft 4 in) | 36.24 m (118 ft 11 in) | 41.50 m (136 ft 2 in) |- | Max takeoff weight (MTOW) | 44,800 kg (98,767 lb) | 56,400 kg (124,340 lb) | 61,500 kg (135,584 lb) |- | Range (at typical load) | 3,800 km (2,100 nmi) | 5,280 km (2,850 nmi) | 4,815 km (2,600 nmi) |- | Engines (x2) | Pratt & Whitney PW1700G | Pratt & Whitney PW1900G | Pratt & Whitney PW1900G |- | Cruise speed | Mach 0.78 | Mach 0.82 | Mach 0.82 |}

Category:Aircraft manufactured by Embraer Category:Twinjets Category:Regional jet aircraft