ERJ 145ER

The Embraer ERJ‑145ER is a regional jet developed by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer in the late 1990s as an evolution of the original ERJ‑145. While the baseline model entered service in 1996, the ERJ‑145ER (Extended Range) was launched in 1998 and achieved certification in 2000, offering an additional 500 km of range compared with its predecessor. The aircraft seats 50 passengers in a single‑aisle configuration and is powered by two Rolls‑Royce Tay 670‑20 turbofan engines, delivering 13,500 lbf of thrust each. Advanced avionics, including a glass cockpit with dual EFIS displays and an integrated flight‑management system, improve situational awareness and reduce crew workload. Structural enhancements such as winglet extensions and increased fuel capacity allow the ERJ‑145ER to operate routes up to 2 800 km, opening markets between secondary airports that larger jets cannot serve economically. Over 200 units have been delivered to airlines across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, solidifying the ERJ family’s reputation for reliability, low operating costs, and versatility. The ERJ‑145ER’s success helped cement Embraer’s position as a leading manufacturer of regional jets and paved the way for the later E‑Jets series that dominate today’s regional aviation sector.