Embraer E-Jet
| Embraer E-Jet family E170 / E175 / E190 / E195 |
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| Alitalia CityLiner Embraer E175 | |
| Role | Narrow-body jet airliner |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | February 19, 2002 |
| Introduction | March 17, 2004 with LOT Polish Airlines |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users |
Republic Airlines Azul Brazilian Airlines JetBlue Airways Compass Airlines |
| Produced | 2001–present |
| Number built | 1317 As of 31 March 2017[update] |
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| Variants | Embraer Lineage 1000 |
| Developed into | Embraer E-Jet E2 family |
The Embraer E-Jet family is a series of narrow-body medium-range twin-engine jet airliners produced by Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer. Launched at the Paris Air Show in 1999, and entering production in 2002, the aircraft series has been a commercial success primarily for its safety and efficiency. The aircraft is used by mainline and regional airlines around the world. As of 30 September 2015[update], there is a backlog of 263 firm orders for the E-Jets, 433 options and 1158 units delivered.
The Embraer E-Jets line is composed of two main commercial families and a business jet variant. The smaller E170 and E175 make up the base model aircraft. The E190 and E195 are stretched versions, with different engines and larger wing, horizontal stabilizer 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 Electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) suite. The E-jets also have winglets to improve efficiency.
All E-Jets use four-abreast seating (2+2) and have a "double-bubble" design, which Embraer developed for its commercial passenger jets, that provides stand-up headroom. The E190/195 series of aircraft have capacities similar to the initial versions of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 and Boeing 737, which have always been considered mainline airliners. The E-Jets have turbofan engines designed to reduce noise, which allows them to operate in airports that have strict noise restrictions, such as London City Airport.
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