Brazilian planemaker Embraer has announced that it has received type certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for its E195-E2 and E190-E2 commercial jets, making this the fourth certification after Brazil’s ANAC, America’s FAA and Europe’s EASA.
This now means that deliveries can commence to Canada’s Porter Airlines which has placed an order for 50 of the E195-E2s with an option for a further 50. In 2021 Porter placed a firm order for 30 of the E2-family jets with an option for 50 more, with all options exercised. The airline then placed another firm order for 20 more of the jets in 2022.
The E2 is the world’s most efficient family of single-aisle aircraft which incorporates sustainable technologies, superior cabin comfort, excellent economics and optimal range. As airlines look to reduce their carbon footprint by renewing ageing fleets the E2 will be at the heart of this transformation. The E195-E2 is the most environmentally friendly aircraft in its class, with a 25% lower fuel burn than the previous generation aircraft, with E190-E2 achieving 17% lower emissions. Both aircraft have the lowest levels of external noise, and the longest maintenance intervals in the single-aisle jet category – with 10,000 flight hours for basic checks and no calendar limit for typical E-Jet operations. This means an additional 15 days of aircraft utilisation over a period of ten years compared to current generation E-Jets.
