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93-461: E170 may refer to: Model E-170 Regional Jet, see Embraer E-Jets The E number of a food additive or colouring for calcium carbonate or chalk Toyota Corolla (E170) , a car [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

186-537: A 70-seater jet since their separate projects were not yet launched. In February 1999, Embraer announced it had abandoned the derivative approach in favour of an all-new design. On 14 June 1999, the E-Jet family was formally launched at the Paris Air Show , initially using the twin designations ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 ; these were subsequently changed to Embraer 170 and Embraer 190 respectively. The launch customers for

279-509: A 99.9% dependability. 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 move came amid

372-543: A complementary regional jet, including designs that would be larger and more advanced than its preceding aircraft. During March 1997, Embraer made its first public disclosure that it was studying a new 70-seat aircraft, which was initially referred to as the EMB 170 ; this reveal was issued concurrently with the announcement of the development of the ERJ 135 . As originally conceived, the EMB 170

465-548: A fleet of 21 E190s, typically flying routes from London City Airport to various destinations both within the United Kingdom and continental Europe. CityFlyer has publicly stated that a key factor in it opting for the E-Jet over competitors such as the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 was due to its greater speed. The procurement of E-Jets by CityFlier led to other competing British regional airliners taking interest in

558-496: A higher altitude for one-engine-inoperable conditions." CommuteAir is the only operator of the ERJ 145XR. February 2011 Embraer presented its new EMB-145 AEW&C for India. Despite the multiple variants, pilots need only one type rating to fly any variant of the ERJ aircraft. Companies like American Eagle utilizes this benefit with its mixed fleet of ERJ 135ER/LR and ERJ145EP/LR/XR. Shared type-ratings allow operators to utilize

651-468: A late 1992 introduction with six produced, then ramping to 60 per year by 1995. It aimed for half of a market for 1,000 aircraft with break-even after twelve years with 400 sold. Keeping 75% of the Brasilia parts and systems, the EMB 145 Amazon aimed for a 1991 first flight. The stretch resulted from two 11-foot (3.4 m) plugs of the 7-foot-6-inch (2.29 m) diameter fuselage in the front and behind

744-473: A new, larger wing, a larger horizontal stabilizer, adding two emergency overwing exits , and a new engine. Both the Embraer 190 and Embraer 195 are fitted with two underwing-mounted General Electric CF34 -10E turbofan engines, rated at 82.29 kN (18,500 lbf). The engines are equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). The fully redundant, computerized management system continuously optimizes

837-640: A partnership with the Chinese aerospace manufacturer Harbin Aircraft Industry Group to jointly produce the ERJ ;145 in Harbin , China; this production line was shuttered in 2016 after producing 41 aircraft. Overall production of the type was terminated in 2020, by which point 1,231 aircraft were built. By this point, the ERJ family had been eclipsed by the newer and more advanced E-Jet family . The ERJ 145

930-589: A period of high global fuel costs and better positions Embraer as competitors introduced new and more fuel efficient jets, including the Mitsubishi Regional Jet . 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. The PW1000G was previously selected for use on competing aircraft. In January 2013, Embraer selected

1023-463: A re-positioning flight after a two-month charter for vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin . On 14 October 2017, an Airlink E190-100IGW with 78 passengers aboard inaugurated the first scheduled commercial airline service in history to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean , arriving at Saint Helena Airport after a flight of about six hours from Johannesburg , South Africa , with

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1116-594: A reduced payload, it had a 36,375 lb (16,500 kg) maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and a 21,045 lb (9,546 kg) operating empty weight . In early 1990, no engine supplier willing to share the risk of the $ 250 million development was yet selected. The Allison GMA3007 (later renamed the Rolls-Royce AE 3007 ) was selected in March 1990, with a maximum 40 kN (7,100 lbf) take-off thrust and growth capability to 45 kN (10,000 lbf), first flight

1209-501: A relatively high level of commonality with the Embraer Legacy 600 business jet; the principal difference being the addition of winglets and additional fuel tanks as standard on the latter. The airframe is composed of stretched, machined and chemically milled aluminium, with CFRP for moving parts, GFRP for fairings and sidewalls, kevlar for leading edges and Nomex honeycomb-CFRP/GFRP sandwiches for floors. The EMB145 family

1302-501: A semi-private aircraft configuration, and that the conversion process can be performed at Embraer-owned service centers. Numerous aftermarket companies have also offered their own conversions of ERJ family aircraft, often involving various levels of interior refurbishment, such as the installation of an expanded galley, redesigned lavatories, seat track relocation, at-seat power provision, Wi-Fi , alternative ceilings, LED lighting upgrades, and various storage options. In December 1996,

1395-501: A slightly stretched version of the E170 was introduced in mid-2005 as the E175. The E-Jet series has been a commercial success primarily due to its ability to efficiently serve lower-demand routes while offering many of the same amenities and features of larger jets. Initial rollout issues were quickly overcome, and Embraer rapidly expanded product support for better global coverage. The E-Jet family

1488-413: A stop at Windhoek , Namibia . The flight began a once-per-week scheduled service by Airlink between Johannesburg and Saint Helena using E190 aircraft. The inaugural flight was only the second commercial flight to Saint Helena in the island's history, and the first since a chartered Airlink Avro RJ85 landed at Saint Helena Airport on 3 May 2017. The E170 is the smallest aircraft in the E-Jet family and

1581-492: A typical commuter/airliner configuration, the ERJ 145 can accommodate up to 60 seats, although many operators would have fewer seats than this on their selected configuration. Embraer has offered a premium cabin configuration, which seats between 16 and 28 passengers in a more comfortable and spacious arrangement. The cabin can accommodate various interiors, these being customisable to fulfil each customer's own requirements. The fittings can be suited to various market sectors, from

1674-526: Is 1.42 metres (4.7 ft) shorter, seating 44 passengers, and has 96% parts commonality with the ERJ145. The only significant changes are a shorter fuselage , a slightly derated engine and an increased range. The ERJ140 was designed with fewer seats in order to meet the needs of some major United States airlines, which have an agreement with the pilots' union to limit the number of 50-seat aircraft that can be flown by their affiliates. At launch, Embraer estimated

1767-573: Is 79 cm (31 in). A further stretch to 50–55 passengers is limited by a 12° rotation angle. Embraer continued to look for partners to share the $ 350 million development as first flight was expected for late 1994. In December 1994, Embraer was privatised for 80% to Brazilian and US investors while 20% was kept by the Brazilian Government. The definitive ERJ 145 first flew on August 11, 1995, with 18 firm orders, 16 options and 127 letters of intent. A 1,300h flight-test programme for

1860-415: Is a series of four-abreast, narrow-body , short- to medium-range, twin-engined jet airliners designed and produced by Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer . The E-Jet was designed as a complement to the preceding ERJ family , Embraer's first jet-powered regional jet. Designed to carry between 66 and 124 passengers, it was larger than any prior aircraft built by the company. The project's existence

1953-482: 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 14,200 pounds-force (62.28 kN) of thrust each. It competed with

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2046-492: Is also equipped with winglets that reduce fuel burn and thereby improve operational efficiency. The E-Jet family is equipped with a fly-by-wire flight control system. The flight deck is furnished with the Honeywell Primus Epic Electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) suite and has been designed to facilitate a common type rating, enabling flight crews to be readily moved between different members of

2139-631: Is commonly used by both mainline and regional airlines around the world and has become particularly popular with regional airlines in the United States . It has also served as the basis for the Embraer Lineage 1000 business jet . During the 2010s, Embraer developed a second generation, the E-Jet E2 family , with more fuel-efficient engines. As of 2023 , the first generation E175 remains in production, however, to fulfill demand from regional airlines in

2232-492: Is equipped with Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1 engines which provide 15% more power. The engines are flat rated at 33.1 kN (7,440 lb) thrust to provide improved climb characteristics and improved cruise performance in high ambient temperatures. The extra-long-range ERJ 145XR aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1E engines. The high performance engines provide lower specific fuel consumption (SFC) and improved performance in hot and high conditions. The engines also yield

2325-437: Is generally powered by a pair of Rolls-Royce AE 3007 series turbofan engines. Each engine has a bypass ratio of 5:1 and can generate up to 8,917 lbf of thrust. The engines are controlled by a dual Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) arrangement, which is capable of controlling virtually all aspects of the engine and sending engine data to be displayed on the engine-indicating and crew-alerting system (EICAS) for

2418-461: Is longer, allowing using jetways , and the fuselage was lengthened from 25.8 to 26 m (85 to 85 ft). During June 1991, the Brazilian Government loaned $ 600 million to Embraer and in July the programme was re-evaluated while tooling was 80% complete. By November 1991, Embraer was still looking for partners to share the risk of the $ 350 million project, hoping to obtain Government approval by

2511-504: Is marketing the E175SC as a replacement for the older 70-seat Bombardier CRJ700 with better efficiency and a larger first class. In 2018, a new E175 had a value of US$ 27 million, projected to fall to US$ 3–8 million 13 years later due to their concentration in the US with more than 450 in service out of 560, with Republic and SkyWest operating over 120 each, Compass 35 and Envoy Air 90, after

2604-548: Is what differs between the various models in regards to total thrust capability. The extended range version, the ERJ 145ER, has Rolls-Royce AE 3007A engines rated at 31.3 kN (7,036 lb) thrust, with the option of more powerful AE 3007A1 engines. A, A1, A1P models are mechanically identical but differ in thrust due to variations in FADEC software. The A1E engine, however, has not only new software, but significantly upgraded mechanical components. The long-range ERJ 145LR aircraft

2697-609: The Airbus A318 . It can carry up to 100 passengers in a two-class configuration or up to 124 in the single-class high-density configuration. On 12 March 2004, the first flight of the E190 took place, while the first flight of the E195 occurred on 7 December of that year. 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. British low-cost carrier Flybe

2790-626: 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. Those winglets and other changes to the aircraft over time have improved efficiency. Embraer said that aircraft produced after 2017 consume 6.4% less fuel than original E175 aircraft. The angled winglets increase

2883-590: The Jazz branding, thereby ending its affiliation between Sky Regional Airlines and Air Canada; accordingly, all of the E175s were transferred to Jazz. Early operations of the E-Jet were not problem-free: the American operator JetBlue reported engine troubles with its fleet, while cold start hydraulic issues were experienced by Air Canada. Embraer had to undertake a rapid expansion of its product support network in order to satisfy

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2976-512: 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 . It was scheduled to enter service in the second quarter of 2018. The Embraer E-Jet family is composed of two main commercial families and a business jet variant. The smaller E170 and E175 make up the base model aircraft, while

3069-487: The 175 sq in (0.113 m ) windows of the Boeing 787 . United and SkyWest have begun retrofitting their jointly operated E175 aircraft with larger "wheels first" overhead bins which can accommodate up to an extra 29 bags, an 80 percent increase in space. The airlines will modify 50 aircraft with the new bins in 2024, and if successful, plan to retrofit more than 150 aircraft by the end of 2026. In early March 2004,

3162-536: The 2020s, various operators had elected to retire their ERJ 145 fleets in favour of newer airliners; they have often been replaced by members of Embraer's E-Jet family . Aircraft formerly used as regional airliners have often been sold on to charter operators. To capitalise on the growing sector of corporate/private travellers, some customers have elected to acquire secondhand ERJ145s from regional operators and refurbishing them with new interiors with more luxurious fittings to suit their new role. As of August 2021,

3255-787: The Brasilia 0.48 bar (7.0 psi). Following the engine selection, design was revised: length decreased from 27.08 to 26.74 m (88.8 to 87.7 ft), span increased from 22.37 to 22.49 m (73.4 to 73.8 ft), aspect ratio to 9.3 from 9.2. MTOW rose from 16,500 to 18,500 kg (36,400 to 40,800 lb), basic operating weight from 9,560 to 10,940 kg (21,080 to 24,120 lb), maximum fuel from 3,900 to 4,210 kg (8,600 to 9,280 lb) and payload from 4,500 to 5,160 kg (9,920 to 11,380 lb); wing loading increased from 330 to 370 kg/m (68 to 76 lb/sq ft), time-to-climb to FL400 gained 5 min to 30 min and maximum cruise rose from 405 kn (750 km/h) to 428 kn (787 km/h) at FL360. The first delivery in 1993

3348-460: The E190 and E195 are stretched versions, being powered by different engines and furnished with larger wing , horizontal stabilizer , and landing gear structures. From the onset, the E-Jet had been designed to be stretched. The E170 and E175 share 95% commonality, as do the E190 and E195; the two families share near 89% commonality, maintaining identical fuselage cross-sections and avionics fitouts. The E190 and E195 possess capacities similar to

3441-484: The E190 and an additional 300 nmi (560 km; 350 mi) of range on the E195. The aircraft is equipped with a Hamilton Sundstrand auxiliary power unit and electrical system. The GE CF34-10E, rated at 18,500 lb (82.30 kN), is the only powerplant offered for the aircraft. These aircraft compete with the Bombardier CRJ-1000 , Airbus A220-100 , Boeing 717 , Boeing 737-500 , Boeing 737-600 , and

3534-562: The E190 as part of their own fleet. Austrian Airlines have 17 E195 aircraft in their mainline fleet. By 2018, early E190s were valued at under US$ 10 million and could be leased for less than US$ 100,000 per month, while the most recent aircraft were worth US$ 30 million and could be leased for less than US$ 200,000 per month. On 7 March 2022, Embraer confirmed their intent to enter the cargo market, offering conversions of E190 and E195 passenger aircraft to freighters. These will make their first flights in 2024, with certification expected later in

3627-539: The EMB145 was expected to offer lower operating costs than the similarly priced Saab 2000 high-speed turboprop and the CRJ . Its $ 15 million price was $ 4 million lower than the CRJ. The Flight Test campaign took four aircraft: S/N 801, PT-ZJA, S/N 001, PT-ZJB, S/N 002, PT-ZJC and S/N 003, PT-ZJD. Only S/N 003 was fitted with passenger seats and had no FTI (flight test instrumentation) and

3720-505: The ERJ 135 was leased $ 33,000 to $ 43,000 per month ($ 396,000 to $ 516,000 per year) and the ERJ 145 $ 38,000 to $ 55,000 per month ($ 456,000 to $ 660,000 per year). As of 18 March 2018, the Embraer ERJ family was involved in 24 incidents, incurring a total of eight hull losses without any fatalities. The physical engines are the same ( Rolls-Royce AE 3007 ), however, the FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine/Electronic Control) logic

3813-410: The ERJ 145 in Harbin for the Chinese market. The assembly line was sized to produce a maximum of 24 aircraft per year, assembling complete knock down kits prepared by Embraer at its facilities overseas. During February 2004, the first delivery of a Chinese-assembled ERJ 145 took place; two months later, China Southern took delivery for two of the locally-built ERJ145s. In April 2009, it

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3906-458: The United States, which cannot use the newer generation due to scope clause restrictions. During the 1990s, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer had introduced the ERJ family , its first jet-powered regional jet. As demand for the ERJ series proved strong even early on, the company decided that it could not rely on one family of aircraft alone and examined its options for producing

3999-463: The United States. In September 2009, the 600th E-jet was delivered to LOT Polish Airlines. On 10 October 2012, Embraer delivered the 900th E-Jet to Kenya Airways , its 12th E-Jet. On 13 September 2013, the delivery of the 1,000th E-Jet, an E175 to Republic Airways for American Eagle , was marked by a ceremony held at the Embraer factory in São José dos Campos, with a special "1,000th E-Jet" decal above

4092-521: The airliner were the French airline Régional , which placed ten orders and five options for the E170, and the Swiss airline Crossair , which had ordered 30 E170s and 30 E190s. During July 2000, production of components for the construction of both the prototype and test airframes began. Difficulties with the advanced avionics selected for the aircraft, supplied by the American company Honeywell , led to delays in

4185-514: The cabin were intentionally comparable to the narrowbody airliners of Airbus and Boeing to permit greater comfort levels than most regional aircraft. Considerable attention to detail was reportedly paid by Embraer to elevating the type's passenger appeal. Many operators have chosen to outfit their aircraft with amenities such as Wi-Fi and at-seat power outlets. The windows of the E-Jet family are relatively large at 185 sq in (0.119 m ) in comparison to most contemporary airliners, such as

4278-499: The cabin windows. On 6 December 2017, the 1,400th E-Jet was delivered, an E175; it had a backlog of over 150 firm orders on 30 September 2017. On 18 December 2018, Embraer delivered the 1,500th E-Jet, an E175 to Alaska Air subsidiary Horizon Air , as Embraer claims an 80% market share of the North American 76-seaters . By this point, the fleet had completed 25 million flight hours in 18 million cycles (an average of 1.4 h) with

4371-613: The cabin. The standard maximum ramp weight is 19,300 and 20,300 kg (42,500 and 44,800 lb) for the extended-range, it is fitted with Honeywell Primus 1000 integrated avionics. The estimated $ 300 million development cost is divided between Embraer for 34%, risksharing partners for 33% (including Belgium's SONACA supplying centre and rear fuselage sections, doors, engine pylons and wing leading-edges), long-term loans from Brazilian development-funding institutions for 23% and participating suppliers for 10%. On both 370 km (200 nm) hubfeeder and 1,100 km hub-bypass sectors,

4464-458: The cost of an ERJ140 to be approximately US $ 15.2 million. The estimated cost of development of the ERJ140 was US $ 45 million. The ERJ 135 is 3.54 metres (11.6 ft) shorter, seating 37 passengers, and has 95% parts commonality with the ERJ145. The first ERJ 135 entered service in 1999. The Embraer ERJ family is a series of twin-engine jet-powered regional jets . The ERJ family retains

4557-503: The cost of the cancelled Short Brothers FJX project. Its $ 11 million unit cost would have been $ 3 million less than the Canadair CRJ . The jet was anticipated to be able to travel at 400 knots (740 km/h; 460 mph), equipped with the CFE738 , Lycoming ALF 502 or Rolls-Royce/Allison AB580 turbofan engines, with the model to be selected in the summer of 1989. It was targeted for

4650-406: The development schedule; originally, the first flight had been set to take place during 2000. On 29 October 2001, the first prototype PP-XJE was rolled out at São José dos Campos, Brazil. On 19 February 2002, the first prototype performed its maiden flight , marking the beginning of a multi-year flight test campaign involving a total of six prototypes. In May 2002, the aircraft was displayed to

4743-424: The end of the year. Sold at $ 12 million with an all-digital cockpit and 31.8 kN (7,100 lbf) engines, it had letters of intent for 337 units. The scheduled date for the first flight slipped to 1992 and certification for late 1993. After re-evaluation late in 1991, the layout was again revised with two rear-fuselage-mounted engines, and a Mach 0.8 cruise speed would be tested in the wind tunnel. Seat pitch

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4836-580: The engine performance resulting in reduced fuel consumption and maintenance requirements. The aircraft carries 13,000 kg (29,000 lb) of fuel and is fitted with a Parker Hannifin fuel system. Embraer offered two slightly different versions of the E190 and the E195: the LR (Long Range) and AR (Advanced Range). The LR was the base model. On AR models, MTOW was increased by 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) offering an additional 50 nmi (93 km; 58 mi) of range on

4929-520: The family without the need for any retraining/recertifying and providing greater flexibility to operators. Early operations of the E-Jet were frequently troubled by avionics issues; by September 2008, Honeywell had issued software updates that sought to rectify the encountered issues. The main cabin is configured with four-abreast seating (2+2) as standard, and features a "double-bubble" design that Embraer has purpose-developed for its commercial passenger jets to provide stand-up headroom. The dimensions of

5022-412: The first E170 deliveries were made to LOT Polish Airlines , other customers to receive early deliveries were Alitalia and US Airways -subsidiary MidAtlantic Airways . On 17 March 2004, LOT operated the first commercial flight of an E-Jet, which flew from Warsaw to Vienna . Within four years, LOT was sufficiently pleased with the type to order 12 additional E175s. Launch customer Crossair had in

5115-471: The first delivery of the ERJ 145 was made to ExpressJet Airlines (then the regional division of Continental Airlines flying as Continental Express ). As a newly-established company, ExpressJet chose the ERJ 145 with which to launch its operations; this was achieved in April 1997, the same month that Embraer completed deliveries to the operator. Particular value was attached the American market as there

5208-467: The first flight of the E175 took place. In April 2003, jetBlue placed an order for 100 Embraer 190s, the deliveries of which commenced two years later. Following several delays in the certification process, the E170 received type certification from the civil aviation authorities of Brazil, Europe and the United States in February 2004. In 2008, the 400th E-jet was delivered to Republic Airways in

5301-714: The flight crew. The ERJ 145 family initially shared its cockpit layout with that of the aborted CBA123. It is equipped with the Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite. This provides an electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) that comprises five monitors; from left to right, these consists of a Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD), Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS), Multi-Function Display (MFD) (Co-pilot) and Primary Flight Display (PFD) (Co-pilot). While these are CRT displays as standard, they can be upgraded to LCD counterparts, which are lighter and have additional functionality. In

5394-566: The initial versions of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 and Boeing 737 . All members of the E-Jet family are available in baseline, long range (LR), and advanced range (AR) models, the latter being intended for long routes with limited passenger numbers. The smaller members of the E-Jet family are powered by the General Electric CF34 -8E turbofan engine, each capable of generating up to 14,200 lbf (63 kN) of thrust, while

5487-447: The joint venture took place. Two months later, the discontinuation of the local assembly initiative was announced; it was reported that in excess of 40 ERJ 145 and five Legacy 650s has been completed by this point. Embraer has introduced two shortened versions of the ERJ145. All three aircraft share the same crew type rating , allowing pilots to fly any of the three aircraft without the need for further training. The ERJ   140

5580-417: The largest operator of the ERJ 145 is CommuteAir , which serves as United Express under United Airlines , possessing a fleet of 165 aircraft. During September 1999, the slightly smaller ERJ140 was introduced; it performing its first flight on 27 June 2000, and entering commercial service in July 2001. Envoy Air , the regional jet subsidiary of American Airlines flying as American Eagle , operated

5673-411: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=E170&oldid=932804829 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Embraer E-Jets The Embraer E-Jet family

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5766-562: The majority of the ERJ140s built, including the first to be delivered ( N800AE ) However, Envoy Air opted to withdraw all of their ERJ140 fleet in mid-2020. By early 2005, 74 ERJ140s had been delivered; while this model has been marketed as ERJ140 , its designation on the company's internal documents and on FAA certification is EMB 135KL . In March 2007, ExpressJet entered into a short-term agreement to operate some regional routes for JetBlue Airways using its ERJ 145 aircraft. In May 2017,

5859-495: The meantime ceased to exist after its takeover of Swissair , leading to the cancellation of these orders. Furthermore, fellow launch customer Régional chose to defer its order, not receiving its first E-jet—an E190LR—until 2006. During July 2005, the first E175 was delivered to Air Canada , entering revenue service with the airline that same month. In April 2013, Air Canada begun the transfer of its 15-strong E175 fleet to subsidiary Sky Regional Airlines , this reorganisation

5952-400: The needs of its mainline operators; by October 2014, the company had two directly-owned service centers, alongside nine authorized centers and 26 independent MRO organizations around the globe, while directly employing 1,200 staff for product support alone. In response to customer demands, the company also developed web-based support. BA CityFlyer , a subsidiary of British Airways , operates

6045-503: The project was temporarily suspended in 1990, work on a revised configuration was undertaken during the early 1990s. While retaining the three-abreast seating of the Brasilia, the twinjet featured a new swept wing and is powered by two rear-fuselage-mounted Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofans for a range up to 2,000 nautical miles [nmi] (3,700 km; 2,300 mi). By the time of its maiden flight on 11 August 1995, Embraer had garnered 18 firm orders, 16 options and 127 letters of intent for

6138-475: The prototype and three pre-series aircraft (excluding two ground-test airframes) was planned within 13 months for certification in the third quarter of 1996, before deliveries in the fourth quarter of 1996 to launch customer Flight West . The $ 14.5 million aircraft is developed with risk-sharing partners including Spain's Gamesa producing the wing; Chile's Enaer for the tail; and the USA's C&D Interiors equipping

6231-486: The public at the Regional Airline Association convention. During that same year, full-rate production of the E-Jet commenced; this activity was centred around a recently-completed factory built by Embraer at its São José dos Campos base. After a positive response from the airline community, Embraer launched the E175, which stretched the fuselage of the E170 by 1.78 metres (5.8 ft). During June 2003,

6324-446: The redesigned 538-square-foot (50.0 m ) wing. Its supercritical airfoil with a 14% root thickness had its chord extended at the leading edge with a slight sweepback , increased aspect ratio and winglets. The overwing podded engines were expected to generate 6,400 pounds-force (28 kN) of thrust. Designed for 500–600 nmi (930–1,110 km; 580–690 mi) stages, up to 1,400 nmi (2,600 km; 1,600 mi) with

6417-428: The relatively modest commuter to the more luxury-inclined VIP traveller. It is typical, but not compulsory, for ERJ 135/145 airliners to be configured with an offset aisle. Dependent on an individual aircraft's role, overhead bins may be installed; their exclusion gives more headroom but reduces the available storage space for carry-on luggage. Embraer has stated that every ERJ 145 is capable of being converted into

6510-637: The same structure as the E190, but with an extended range of up to 4,200 nmi (7,800 km; 4,800 mi), and luxury seating for up to 19. It was certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration on 7 January 2009. The first two production aircraft were delivered in December 2008. Embraer considered producing an aircraft which was known as the E195X, a stretched version of the E195. It would have seated approximately 130 passengers. The E195X

6603-511: The similar experience with the CRJ200 and ERJ 145 demonstrates the limited remarketing opportunities. 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 . The E190/195 models are larger stretches of the E170/175 models fitted with

6696-410: The span by almost 2 to 20.5 m (6 ft 7 in to 67 ft 3 in), reducing its aspect ratio from 9.3 to 8.4 and wing area from 50 to 47 m (540 to 510 sq ft). The semi-monocoque wing has two main and one auxiliary spar and holds 4,500 kg (9,900 lb) of fuel, it has double-slotted fowler flaps and spoilers . To accommodate the underwing engines, the landing gear

6789-583: The stretched aircraft are outfitted with the more powerful General Electric CF34 -10E, capable of producing a maximum of 20,000 lbf (89 kN) thrust. These engines have been designed to minimise noise and emission outputs, exceeding the requirements established by the International Civil Aviation Organization ; the relatively low acoustic signature has enabled the E-Jet to be operated from airports that have imposed strict noise restrictions, such as London City Airport . The type

6882-462: The three largest operators of the E-Jet family were SkyWest Airlines (241), Republic Airways (208), and Envoy Air (152), operating variably for Alaska Airlines , American Eagle , Delta Connection , and United Express . Embraer ERJ 145 family Development of the ERJ 145 was launched in 1989. Its early design took the form of a turbofan -powered stretch of the existing turboprop -powered EMB 120 Brasilia regional aircraft. After

6975-557: The type for operational use in North America. Embraer delivered 892 units of all variants through 2006, and predicted that another 102 units would be delivered in the 2007–2016 time period. During December 2002, Embraer entered a partnership with the Chinese aerospace manufacturer Harbin Aircraft Industry Group , resulting in the creation of Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry , a joint venture company, to locally produce

7068-506: The type on behalf of the national flag carrier British Airways . During the early 2000s, various governments opted to procure the ERJ 145 as dedicated transports for high-ranking officials, amongst some other purposes. One such country was Belgium , who operated a pair of ERJ145s for VIP transport, regularly carrying the Belgian prime minister, cabinet members, members of the royal family, or military officials, between 2001 and 2020. By

7161-431: The type. On 10 December 1996, the ERJ 145 received its type certificate ; it entered revenue service with ExpressJet Airlines on 6 April 1997. Embraer prioritised the rapid expansion of the family, leading to the introduction of the shortened ERJ 135 and ERJ 140 in 1999. The ERJ series' primary competition came from the similarly sized Bombardier CRJ100/200 regional jets. In December 2002, Embraer entered

7254-506: The type; on 20 July 2010, Flybe ordered 35 E175s valued at US$ 1.3 billion (£850 million), along with options for 65 more (valued at $ 2.3 bn/£1.5 bn) and purchase rights for a further 40 (valued at $ 1.4 bn/£0.9 bn), deliveries of which commenced in November 2011. On 6 November 2008, the longest flight of an E190 was flown by JetBlue from Anchorage Airport to Buffalo International Airport over 2,694 nmi (4,989 km; 3,100 mi),

7347-493: The wingspan from 26 m (85 ft 4 in) to 28.65 m (93 ft 11 in). This winglet change was only made available to the E175 and no other models in the family. In late 2017, Embraer announced the E175SC (special configuration), limited to 70 seats like the E170 to take advantage of the E175 performance improvements but still comply with US airline scope clauses limiting operators to 70 seats. Embraer

7440-580: The year. The E190F will have a payload capacity of 10,700 kg (23,600 lb), while the E195F’s will be 12,300 kg (27,100 lb). The company secured its first order in May 2023 for ten aircraft from lessor Nordic Aviation Capital , to be delivered to Astral Aviation as the launch operator. On 2 May 2006, Embraer announced plans for the business jet variant of the E190, the Embraer Lineage 1000. It has

7533-548: Was 7% better than predicted. Before the Summer 1996 Farnborough Airshow , Embraer held 62 firm orders and 218 options. Continental Express then purchased 25 EMB145s and took 175 options. More than 50 seats would need a wider fuselage for four-abreast seating, an enlarged wing and a more powerful turbofan. On 10 December 1996, type certification was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing

7626-662: Was a near-insatiable hunger for regional aircraft at this time, and thus a substantial amount of potential sales to capitalise upon. The ERJ 145 quickly entered service with various other operators throughout the Americas, being particularly popular on high-demand regional routes. However, the type proved to be less successful in the European market allegedly on account of logistical difficulties. Nonetheless, several European operators did emerge; LOT Polish Airlines operated as many as 14 ERJ145s, while British Regional Airlines also flew

7719-467: Was announced that Hainan Airlines had halved its original order for 50 ERJ145s from the joint venture. By April 2011, 41 aircraft had reportedly been produced in China, considerably less than the line's capacity. By this time, the company was undertaking changes to facilitate the local production of the similar Embraer Legacy 650 business jet as well. In March 2016, the final delivery of aircraft produced by

7812-502: Was apparently a response to an American Airlines request for an aircraft to replace its McDonnell Douglas MD-80s . Embraer abandoned plans for the 195X in May 2010, following concerns that its flight range would be too short. The commercial names used for the E170 and E190 families differ from the official model designations, as used (for instance) with the Type-Certificates, and in national registries. As of April 2024 ,

7905-527: Was completed during September 2013. By July 2020, approximately 25 million passengers had flown on the Canadian fleet over a cumulative 650,000 flight hours, while a total of 25 E175s were in service on both domestic and transborder flights into the US, which were then being flown under the Air Canada Express branding. In March 2021, Air Canada announced its intention to consolidate all regional flying under

7998-466: Was designed for a perceived new market for regional jet aircraft, where the increased speed, comfort and passenger appeal would outweigh the inherent fuel economy of the turboprop aircraft which were in service and in development. The 45–48 seat EMB 145, nicknamed Amazon, was launched at the Paris Air Show in 1989 as an 18-foot (5.5 m) stretch of the EMB 120 Brasilia developed for US$ 150 million plus $ 50 million for training and marketing, one third

8091-399: Was revealed in early 1997 and was formally introduced at the Paris Air Show two years later. On 19 February 2002, the first prototype E-Jet conducted its maiden flight ; later that year, quantity production of the type commenced. In early March 2004, the first E170 deliveries were made to LOT Polish Airlines . Larger versions of the aircraft, the E190 and E195, debuted later in 2004, while

8184-515: Was slated to Comair , which ordered 60. In November 1990, a major reduction in Brazilian government spending, which held 61% of its voting share, resulted in Embraer laying off 32% of its 12,800 employees and suspending development of the EMB   145 for six months. In March 1991, a revised configuration started wind tunnel testing: the quarter chord wing sweep increased to 22.3° with underslung engines for lower aerodynamic drag . This reduced

8277-569: Was the first operator of the E195, had 14 orders and 12 options, and started E195 operations on 22 September 2006. Flybe have since decided that they would remove the aircraft from their fleet in favour of the Dash 8 Q400 and Embraer 175, in an effort to reduce costs, by 2020. Air Canada operated 45 E190 aircraft fitted with 9 business-class and 88 economy-class seats as part of its primary fleet. They were retired in May 2020. American Airlines operated E190s until 2020. JetBlue and Georgian Airways operate

8370-562: 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 and loosely with the turboprop Bombardier Q400 . The jet is powered with General Electric CF34-8E engines of 14,200 pounds (62.28 kN) thrust each. The E175

8463-523: Was then due in September 1991. Rolls-Royce could participate in the fan and low-pressure turbine, its original responsibility on the RB.580 joint development. By May, it had 296 commitments from 19 operators, and was seeking external finance. In June, maiden flight was expected by the end of 1990 before mid-1993 deliveries for $ 11.5 million each, cabin pressurisation was increased to 0.55 bar (8.0 psi) from

8556-511: Was to feature a new wing and larger-diameter fuselage mated to the nose and cockpit of the ERJ 145 . The proposed derivative would have cost $ 450 million to develop. While Alenia , Aerospatiale and British Aerospace through AI(R) were studying the Airjet 70 based on the ATR 42/72 fuselage for a 2,200 km (1,200 nmi; 1,400 mi) range, AI(R) and Embraer were studying a joint development of

8649-536: Was used for functional and reliability tests. In July 1996, its certification was targeted for October, and the unit cost was then forecast to be US$ 15 million. The first delivery was planned for late November, while 29 aircraft were to be produced in 1997, 38 in 1998 and at least 48 per year thereafter. Its MTOW could be raised from the standard 19,200 to 20,600 kg (42,300 to 45,400 lb) for an Enhanced Range version. Flight tests allowed to increase its cruise speed to Mach 0.78 from 0.74, and showed fuel economy

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