Maiden Flight of Embraer E175-E2

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer expects the E175-E2 to undertake its maiden flight by the end of 2019. The aircraft is expected to enter service by the end of 2021. Meanwhile, the E195-E2, Embraer’s largest commercial aircraft, which offers up to 146 seats and claims to have lower operating costs per seat, better fuel consumption and lower emissions, is currently on a global demonstration tour. The tour has just left Europe and is now in North America before heading to Africa next month. After being certified by the regulatory authorities of Brazil, Europe and the United States in April this year, Embraer delivered its first aircraft to Brazilian low-cost operator Azul and the aircraft leasing company AerCap on September 12, 2019. The E195-E2 is due to enter service with Binter Canarias and Helvetic Airways in the near future.

“The first prototype of the E175-E2 is being built and the engine is being mounted. We’re looking forward to going into service at the end of 2021 and to the first flight at the end of this year,” Martyn Holmes, Vice President, Embraer Commercial Aviation for Europe, Russia, Central Asia and Leasing, told the media on October 09 this year. “I think there are great opportunities for the E175-E2 in Western continental Europe, I think it will be a great hub feeder. We are stepping up our activity with airlines.” Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO John Slattery also said the manufacturer is considering the turboprop market. Embraer has spoken to operators and lessors in the turboprop segment around the world who see a market for a new-technology turboprop that would offer reduced operating costs and emissions, Slattery added.