Embraer halted it's ambitious E175-E2 jet development program , expects entry into service in 2027-2028 .

Delay in ambitious  E175-E2 jet  development program !

Brazilian plane maker Embraer , in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) Resolution 44/2021, informed its shareholders and the market that today the Board of Directors approved a three-year pause in its E175-E2 jet development program.

• E2 is the second generation aircraft of Embraer’s E-Jet family of commercial jets. The E-2 aircraft series comprises of three new variants which include E190-E2, E195-E2, and E175-E2.
• E2 aircraft was launched at the Paris Air Show in June 2013. Embraer planned to invest about $1.7bn for the development of the three aircraft over the next eight years time span.

As in previous years, the re-programing of activities is associated with the ongoing US mainline scope clause discussions with the pilot unions regarding the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) limitation for aircraft with up to 76 seats, together with current global market conditions for commercial aviation and the continuing interest in the current E175 jet in the US market.

The Company expects to resume the program development activities following the aforementioned period, which will result in a re-programming of the aircraft entry into service between 2027 and 2028.

In keeping with its strategy of innovation and growth, the Company will maintain its shareholders and the market duly informed about new material information relating to the transaction.

Improved E2 aircraft design

To reduce the fuel consumption, emissions, noise and maintenance costs, the wings of the E2 will have a high-aspect ratio and feature an advanced aerodynamic design.

The paused development is happening to the smallest one ! The length of the three E2 variants E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2 is planned to be respectively 32.3m , 36.2m , and 41.5m , whereas, the heights will respectively be 9.98m , 11m , and 10.9m .

Embraer E2 engine Config.

The E2 aircraft will be fitted with two geared turbofan engines developed by Pratt & Whitney. While the smaller version E175-E2 will be fitted with two PW1700G engines, with a thrust rating of about 15,000lbf, the E190-E2 and E195-E2 was planned to be fitted with two PW1900G engines with a thrust rating of 22,000lbf .

E2 Aircraft performance

The maximum speed of the aircraft will be 870 kmh with a service ceiling of 41,000ft (12,500m). The range of E175-E2 will be 1,920nm, while that of E-190-E2 will be 2,800nm and E195-E2 will be 2,000nm.

The maximum takeoff weight of E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2 variants will be 44,330kg, 56,900kg and 59,400kg respectively. The maximum landing weight will be 39,100kg, 49,450kg and 53,750kg respectively.

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