Embraer E-Jet family
The Embraer E-Jet family comprises twin-engine regional and small narrow-body airliners. Its two-by-two cabin and range allow airlines to serve thinner routes without the middle seats of larger single-aisle aircraft.[1]
Specifications
The principal family-level specifications are shown in the information panel. Values vary by variant, cabin, engine and operating rules; the linked manufacturer material is the controlling reference.
Development history
Embraer announced the ERJ 170/190 programme in 1999. The E170 first flew in 2002 and entered service in 2004; larger E190 and E195 models expanded the market. The E-Jet E2 generation introduced new wings, systems and geared turbofan engines.[1]
Variants
The first generation comprises the E170, E175, E190 and E195. The second generation includes the E190-E2 and E195-E2; the smaller E175-E2 has not entered regular commercial service.
Current and former operators
Current operators include Republic Airways, SkyWest, KLM Cityhopper, LOT, Azul, Air Canada and Kenya Airways. Former operators include JetBlue, Compass Airlines, ExpressJet and other carriers that retired or transferred first-generation fleets.
Engines
First-generation aircraft use General Electric CF34-8E or CF34-10E engines. E2 aircraft use Pratt & Whitney PW1900G geared turbofans.
Orders and deliveries
Orders and deliveries continue across the E175 and E2 programmes. Embraer's investor and company reports are the appropriate source for changing quarterly totals rather than a fixed count.[1]
Accidents and incidents
The family has experienced hull losses, including Aeroméxico Connect Flight 2431, an E190 that crashed after take-off from Durango in 2018 with no fatalities. National investigation authorities, not summary databases, are the controlling source for findings.[2]
Compare with
Direct primary sources
Embraer company profile — Embraer
ERJ 170/190 operational evaluation report — Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency