Embraer E-Jets

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E-Jet family

Type	Regional jet
Manufacturer	Embraer
Introduced	2004, LOT Polish Airlines
Primary users	JetBlue Airways Air Canada Shuttle America Republic Airlines
Number built	>300
Unit cost	US$27.4-34.9 million as of 2006
Variants	Embraer Lineage 1000

The Embraer E-Jets are a series of twin-engine jet airliners, produced in Brazil. All variants share the same fuselage cross-section and most systems. The 170 and 175 share wings and engines, differing only in fuselage length and maximum take-off weight. The 190 and 195 also share wing and engines in the same manner. They are the largest aircraft produced by Embraer.

1 Introduction
2 In-service
3 Specifications
- 3.1 General characteristics
- 3.2 Performance
4 Related content
5 External links
6 References

[edit] Introduction

The Embraer E-Jets line is composed of two main commercial families, and a business jet variant. The E-170 and E-175 make up the base model aircraft, with the E-190 and E-195 being stretched versions with different engines and larger wing and landing gear structures. The 170 and 175 share 95% commonality, as do the 190 and 195. The two families share near 89% commonality, with identical fuselage cross sections and avionics, featuring the Honeywell Primus Epic EFIS suite.

Announced at the Paris Air Show in 1999, and entering production in 2002, the E-Jet line is a popular and fast spreading line of Regional Jets. Although commonly referred to with simply an "E" prefix, the jets are technically still Embraer Regional Jets ("ERJ"s). <ref>Embraer 170/175/190/195 Aircraft Data. Airliners.net. Retrieved on 2006-07-17.</ref> Embraer dropped the ERJ prefix in its advertising early in production, in order to eliminate the negative image associated with current regional jets such as the CRJ. The 190/195 series of aircraft have similar capacities to the unstretched versions of the DC-9 and Boeing 737, which have always been considered mainline aircraft.

[edit] E-170/175

An Embraer 175 on the ramp at Ottawa International airport (CYOW) 21 June 2005

The E-170 family is the smaller of the two, competing with regional jets such as the Canadair CRJ-900 and the Sukhoi Russian Regional Jet. It also is helping replace aging aircraft such as the BAe-146 and Fokker 70.

The Embraer 170 was the first aircraft of the family to be produced. The first model was rolled out on 29 October 2001. The first test flight was on February 19 of the following year. The aircraft was not revealed to the public until May of 2002 at the Regional Airline Association convention. After a positive response from the airline community, Embraer proceeded with the launch of the stretched E-175 in June 2003. Certification for the 170 took nearly 2 years after the public debut before delivery of the first aircraft to the launch customer LOT Polish Airlines. Following deliveries went to other customers. As of 2006, the E-170 is operated in the United States under the colors of Delta Connection, US Airways Express and United Express, with flights being operated by Shuttle America and Republic Airlines. Asia's first operator was Hong Kong Express Airways with a fleet of 4 Embraer 170's.

Embraer 170 - In August 2006 a total of 111 Embraer 170 aircraft (all variants) remain in airline service, with 30 further firm orders. Major operators include: LOT Polish Airlines (10), Republic Airlines (28) and Shuttle America (45). Some 6 other airlines operate the type in smaller numbers.<ref name="FI">Flight International, 3-9 October 2006</ref>

Embraer 175 - In August 2006 a total of 20 Embraer 175-200LR aircraft remain in airline service, with 68 further firm orders. Major operators include Air Canada with 15 aircraft. Major firm orders include 30 aircraft for Republic Airlines and 36 aircraft for Compass Airlines (a subsidiary of Northwest Airlines).<ref name="FI"/>

[edit] E-190/195

Image:Embraer 195 flybe 01.jpg

The E-190 family is a larger stretch of the E-170 model fitted with a new, larger wing and a new engine, the GE CF34-10. Falling in the 100 seat range, it competes with smaller mainline jets including the Boeing 717-200 and 737-600 as well as the Airbus A318 and A319. The first flight of the E-190 was in March of 2004, with the first flight of the 195 in December of the same year. The launch customer of the E-190 was low cost carrier JetBlue with 100 orders and 100 options. European low cost carrier flybe is launching the E-195 with 14 orders and 12 options. As the 190/195 family is of mainline aircraft size, many airlines will operate them as such, fitting them with a business class section and operating them themselves, instead of having them flown by a commuter airline partner.

Embraer 190 - In August 2006 a total of 36 Embraer 190 aircraft (all variants) remain in airline service, with 199 further firm orders. Major operators include: Air Canada with 12 aircraft (and 33 firm orders) and JetBlue Airways with 20 aircraft (and 81 firm orders). Other major firm orders include 57 aircraft for US Airways.<ref name="FI"/>

Embraer 195 - In August 2006 there are a total of 36 firm orders for the Embraer 195 aircraft (all variants), from Royal Jordanian (7), Flybe (14) and Swiss International Air Lines (15).<ref name="FI"/>

[edit] Embraer Lineage 1000

Image:Embraer Lineage1000.jpg

On May 2,2006 Embraer announced plans for the Business jet variant of the E-190. This jet would have the same basic structure of the E-190, but would include extended range of up to 4,200 nm, and luxury seating for up to 19.

Main article: Embraer Lineage 1000

[edit] In-service

The largest single order for any type of E-Jets has come from JetBlue with 100 firm orders for the E-190, and options for 100 more. <ref>JetBlue (2003-06-10). JetBlue orders 100 Embraer 190 Aircraft. Press release. Retrieved on 2006-07-17.</ref> Both Air Canada and US Airways also hold large orders, and Air Canada operates an established fleet of both families of E-Jets. In February of 2006, US Airways announced that it was converting 57 of its orders for E-170s into 25 firm orders for the E-190, with options for 32 more and Air Canada placed an order for 34 more E-190. In November 2006, Australian airline Virgin Blue announced its order of 11 Embraer 190 and three Embraer 170 jet aircraft with options for six additional E-Jets. The first E-195 went into service with Flybe during September 2006. From a passenger's point of view, the Embraer jets are a comfortable alternative to both standard regional jets such as the CRJ, and to larger mainline aircraft. The two abreast seating eliminates the dreaded middle seat, yet still affords ample overhead bin space and underseat storage. The seats themselves can vary between airlines, but on average they give slightly more room in both seat pitch and seat width when compared to other airliners. For comparison, on the E-170s operated by Republic Airlines for US Airways Express, seats are 18.25 inches wide, with 33 inch seat pitch. On the larger Boeing 737s in US Airways' fleet, seats are only 17 inches wide with 31 inch seat pitch. This added space makes the aircraft more desirable to fly in from a passenger's viewpoint. <ref>SeatGuru Domestic Economy Comparison Chart. Retrieved on 2006-07-17. </ref>

[edit] Specifications

[edit] General characteristics

Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, two flight attendants)
Capacity:
- E-170: 70-80 passengers
- E-175: 78-88 passengers
- E-190: 98-114 passengers
- E-195: 108-122 passengers
Length:
- E-170: 29.90 m (98 ft 1 in)
- E-175: 31.68 m (103 ft 11 in)
- E-190: 36.24 m (118 ft 11 in)
- E-195: 38.65 m (126 ft 10 in)
Wingspan:
- E-170/175: 26.00 m (85 ft 4 in)
- E-190/195: 28.72 m (94 ft 3 in)
Height:
- E-170/175: 9.67 m (32 ft 4 in)
- E-190/195: 10.28 m (34 ft 7 in)
Empty:
- E-170: 21,140 kg
- E-175: 21,810 kg
- E-190: 28,080 kg
- E-195: 28,970 kg
Maximum takeoff:
- E-170: 35,990 kg (STD) 37,200 kg (LR)
- E-175: 37,500 kg (STD) 38,790 kg (LR)
- E-190: 50,300 kg (LR) 51,800 kg (AR)
- E-195: 50,790 kg (LR) 52,290 kg (AR)
Powerplant:
- E-170/175: 2× GE CF34-8E turbofans, 62.3 kN (13,800 lb_f) thrust each
- E-190/195: 2× GE CF34-10E turbofans, 82.3 kN (18,500 lb_f) thrust each
Fuselage and cabin cross-section: (All E-jet models)
- Outer width: 3.01 m (9 ft 11 in)
- Inside width: 2.74 m (9 ft 0 in)
- Outer height: 3.35 m (11 ft 0 in)
- Inside height: 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)

<ref>Embraer E-jet cross section, accessed Oct 23, 2006</ref>

[edit] Performance

Maximum speed: 890 km/h (481 kt, Mach 0.82)
Range:
- E-170/175: 3,334 km (STD) 3,889 km (LR)
- E-190: 3,334 km (STD) 4,260 km (LR)
- E-195: 2,593 km (STD) 3,334 km (LR)
Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,500 m)
Rate of climb: (Unknown)
Wing loading: (Unknown)
Thrust-to-weight:
- E-170: 0.42:1
- E-175: 0.39:1
- E-190: 0.41:1
- E-195: 0.39:1