Embraer
Embraer 190/195
The Embraer 190/195 family, produced by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, entered service in the early 2000s as the culmination of the company's regional jet program that began with the ERJ 145. Development started in 1999, and the first 190 flew in March 2002, receiving certification later that year. Designed to fill the market gap between 100‑seat regional jets and larger narrow‑body airliners, the 190 seats 96‑114 passengers while the stretched 195 accommodates up to 118, offering airlines flexible capacity for secondary and thin main‑line routes.
Key features include a modern fly‑by‑wire‑inspired control system, a carbon‑fiber wing leading edge, and highly efficient Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofan engines in later variants, which lower fuel burn by up to 15 % compared to older models. The cockpit shares common type rating with the E‑170 family, simplifying pilot transition and crew training. Its quiet cabin, advanced avionics suite, and range of roughly 2,400 nautical miles enable operations from short runways to medium‑haul sectors.
The E‑190/195 has become a workhorse for carriers worldwide, revitalizing regional jet economics, expanding network reach for airlines such as Azul, Air Canada and Lufthansa, and cementing Embraer’s reputation as a leading innovator in commercial aviation.
Key features include a modern fly‑by‑wire‑inspired control system, a carbon‑fiber wing leading edge, and highly efficient Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofan engines in later variants, which lower fuel burn by up to 15 % compared to older models. The cockpit shares common type rating with the E‑170 family, simplifying pilot transition and crew training. Its quiet cabin, advanced avionics suite, and range of roughly 2,400 nautical miles enable operations from short runways to medium‑haul sectors.
The E‑190/195 has become a workhorse for carriers worldwide, revitalizing regional jet economics, expanding network reach for airlines such as Azul, Air Canada and Lufthansa, and cementing Embraer’s reputation as a leading innovator in commercial aviation.
