#e2jets

E190-E2 First Delivery Scheduled for April, 2018

Embraer has confirmed that the first model of its E2 Jets, the E190-E2, will be delivered to Widerøe in April, 2018.  This will be another on-time arrival of a new aircraft for Embraer, who projected the first delivery before June 30 of next year.   The initial aircraft will be the first of up to 15 E2 Jets for Widerøe, who have 3 firm orders and 12 purchase rights.

Embraer has certified 12 new…

Embraer announced overnight that ten months after the first flight of the E190-E2, the performed the inaugural flight of another member of the E2 family, ahead of schedule. This Wednesday, the E195-E2, the largest aircraft of the family–and the most efficient aircraft in the single-aisle jet market—took off for the first time. The flight, originally scheduled for the second half of the year,…

Delta’s CS100 selection – regional impact

Less discussed, so far, in terms of follow on impact of Delta’s decision to select the CS100 is its impact on the US regional airline market.  Any discussion on the US regional airline market brings up the scope clause issue.  This week the RAA has its annual conference, and we are certain this issue will be discussed again.

Except, this time the discussions should be a lot more nervous.  We…

Questions about the Embraer E2

Based on our recent visit to San Jose dos Campos for the E190-E2 roll out, we pondered about the enhancements the company announced.  The original E2 concept was compelling in many ways.  Embraer moved last among the big four aircraft OEMs with an update, which is natural having the youngest program to update.  At the time the program was announced, it appeared that Embraer was potentially going…

Embraer E-190E2 Roll Out

On Wednesday, Embraer provided the media with two excellent briefings.  These were followed by visits to various facilities.  The company appears well on its way to accomplishing the E2 program on time.  It is remarkable to think Embraer is doing the E2 program for $1.7bn.  This number has not changed since they announced the program.  Nor has their timeline.

Here are the presentations.

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Embraer First Metal Cut for the E195-E2

Embraer started the parts production process for the E195-E2 jet, the second model of its new E2 generation commercial aircraft. The first part of the E195-E2 prototype is a lateral rib of the stub, which is on the Central Fuselage II section. This structure is made ​​of aeronautical aluminum and was manufactured at one of the modern high-speed machining centers of Embraer’s metal structures…

E-Jets operators visit final assembly of the first E2 prototype

Embraer Commercial Aviation brought together more than 50 airlines and leasing companies, and 40 suppliers and trading partners to the city of Campinas, a major city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil,  between October 19 and 21, for the 2015 global edition of the Embraer Operators Conference (EOC).

The highlight of the event took place on Tuesday, the 20th, when EOC participants flew to Embraer…

The 717 and the 100-seat market

One frequently hears the 100 seat segment is gone.  Airlines are up-sizing we are told.  And depending on the segment, we hear an equal number of arguments that airlines are right sizing.  It seems the truth is somewhat hazy – don’t take as the final word somebody selling aircraft. They have a job that requires selecting the argument to support the deal in play.

Now take a look at this…