Embraer‘s E195-E2, the flagship of the E-Jet series, has secured its official Type Certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Building on the E190-E2’s CAAC certification received just last November at the Zhuhai Air Show, this achievement underscores the expanding approval of Embraer’s innovative aircraft lineup.
According to Embraer’s comprehensive 20-Year Market Outlook released in June, the Asia Pacific region, including China, is poised for robust growth, projecting a 4.4% annual increase in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) over the next two decades. The surge in demand for agile options to complement narrow-body planes is stimulating interest in the sub-150-seat segment within China’s aviation market.
Last November the Embraer E195-E2, known as the ‘TechLion,’ proudly touched down in China, making its debut appearance at the Zhuhai Airshow. The aircraft showcased its exceptional capabilities, including outstanding performance metrics, impressively low noise and emissions levels and an unparalleled cost efficiency.
Having entered commercial service in 2019 with Azul, the E195-E2, the largest entrant in the E-Jet family, offers seating arrangements for 120 to 146 passengers. It stands as a paragon of fuel efficiency among single-aisle aircraft currently in operation, boasting a remarkable 25% improvement in fuel efficiency per seat compared to its E-Jet predecessors.
A milestone of particular significance was reached in June 2022 when the E195-E2 underwent successful trials with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This achievement underscores the compatibility of the E2 family with high-blends of SAF, up to 100%, without compromising safety or performance standards. Notably, the E2 series exhibits a remarkable 25% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to prior-generation aircraft and this reduction could potentially surge to 85% with the utilisation of SAF.
