CAAC Approves Largest of the E-Jets

The biggest E-Jet of the roost, Embraer's E195-E2, has been given its Type Certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), hot on the heels of its slightly smaller sibling, the E190-E2, last year.

The E195-E2 can be specced out in single or tri-class seating arrangements, offering anywhere from 120 to 132 seats (or, if willing to really pack them in, 146 seats with some fairly upright furniture). The news is just another business-encouraging data point for Embraer as of late, a company who has continued to enjoy a pretty rosy outlook on the industry. The firm's Chinese presence has waxed in recent years despite a somewhat late start. In 2008, the first E-Jet saw delivery to Tianjin Airlines, kicking off a fleet that has grown to 85 aircraft in the family throughout the country. Embrer remains optimistic on China, particularly in their prime niche of affordable regional jets. Between traditional airline service and Embraer's freight-converted passenger aircraft, they're poised to benefit from the quickly expanding Chinese market. 

“We’re excited to now have both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 certified by CAAC, paving the way for sales in the Chinese market,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Our team in China is actively working with potential customers and making good progress. There are significant opportunities for the E2 in China, which offers complementary capacity to China’s indigenous ARJ21 and C919 aircraft; combined, they provide flexible, efficient, and eco-friendly options for Chinese airlines, meeting the demand of the world’s fast-growing air transportation market.”

“It’s another milestone for the largest Embraer jet – the E195-E2 – to be certified by CAAC,” said Guo Qing, Managing Director and VP Commercial Aviation, Embraer China. “China is moving closer to carbon neutrality. The E195-E2 is the most environmentally efficient aircraft in its class. With a maximum of 146 seats, E195-E2 is the right size to profitably complement larger narrowbodies on lower density routes, connecting regional airports and offering travelers living in secondary and tertiary cities with one-stop access to routes worldwide.”

“With both the Chinese and Brazilian governments reiterating their support for Embraer’s activities in China during Brazilian President Lula’s State visit to China, I’m very optimistic about the opportunities in China,” Guo added.

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