Embraer 170/175

The Embraer 170/175 family, launched by Brazil’s Embraer in the late 1990s, marked the company’s first entry into the regional jet market. Development began in 1995 and the first flight of the 170 prototype occurred in February 1999, with certification achieved in 2002. The 170 seats up to 76 passengers, while the stretched 175 accommodates up to 88, both offering a 2‑2 cabin layout that eliminates the middle seat common in many regional jets. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW100‑G engines, the aircraft delivers a cruise speed of Mach 0.78 and a range of roughly 2,000 nautical miles, enabling airlines to connect secondary airports with major hubs efficiently. Advanced fly‑by‑wire controls, a glass cockpit and digital flight‑deck systems reduce pilot workload and improve fuel burn, delivering operating costs up to 15 % lower than comparable turboprops. Since introduction, more than 800 units have been delivered to carriers worldwide, cementing the 170/175 as a workhorse for regional operators. Its success opened the path for the larger E‑190/E‑195 series and helped establish Brazil as a credible competitor in the global commercial‑aircraft industry.