Embraer
Embraer 175
The Embraer 175, part of the E‑Jet family, entered service in 2005 as a 78‑seat regional jet designed by Brazil’s Embraer S.A. Its development followed the successful launch of the E‑170, aiming to fill the market gap between 70‑seat and 100‑seat aircraft. Built on a common fuselage and systems architecture, the 175 incorporates a more powerful version of the Rolls‑Royce AE 3007A turbofan, delivering up to 23,500 lbf of thrust and enabling a range of approximately 2,200 km with full passenger load. Key features include a wide‑body cabin with a 2‑2 seating configuration, fly‑by‑wire flight controls, and a modern Honeywell‑based avionics suite with a glass cockpit that reduces pilot workload and enhances situational awareness. The aircraft’s wing design, featuring supercritical airfoil sections and winglets, provides efficient lift‑to‑drag ratios, lowering fuel consumption and emissions.
Since its introduction, the 175 has become a cornerstone for regional carriers in North America, Europe, and South America, underpinning the growth of point‑to‑point service on thin routes that larger jets cannot profitably operate. Its reliability, operational flexibility, and lower operating costs have reshaped regional air travel, cementing Embraer’s reputation as a leading manufacturer of commercial jets.
Since its introduction, the 175 has become a cornerstone for regional carriers in North America, Europe, and South America, underpinning the growth of point‑to‑point service on thin routes that larger jets cannot profitably operate. Its reliability, operational flexibility, and lower operating costs have reshaped regional air travel, cementing Embraer’s reputation as a leading manufacturer of commercial jets.
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Production & History
- First Flight
- 2003