Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Expects Certification By End Of Year
Embraer now has another member of its E-Jets family, the Embraer
190, formally beginning its steep approach campaign to enable
operations at London City Airport (LCY). This certification is
expected to be earned by the end of 2009.
"The Embraer 170 concluded its LCY certification in 2007 with a
simple and efficient steep approach solution based on its
fly-by-wire flight controls," said Mauro Kern, Embraer Executive
Vice President, Airline Market. "With the Embraer 190 certification
expected by the end of this year, Embraer will be able to offer
great flexibility to European carriers, so they can better match
capacity to demand in the high-yield business travel markets
connecting to London's financial heart."
In December 2008, Embraer and British Airways signed a contract
for 11 E-Jets, composed of six Embraer 170s and five Embraer 190s,
to be operated by BA CityFlyer -- a wholly owned subsidiary that
flies all UK and European services to and from London City Airport.
The first Embraer 170, already certified for steep approach
operations, will be delivered in the second half of 2009.
"BA CityFlyer is looking forward to the delivery of the Embraer
170 and Embraer 190 aircraft. The new fleet will provide improved
comfort and product levels for our customers," said Peter Simpson,
Managing Director of BA CityFlyer. "The aircraft will also deliver
important ecological improvements and economic benefits in today's
challenging environment."
The steep approach procedures at LCY require a glide slope of
5.5 degrees, as opposed to the standard 3.0 degrees
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