Embraer E-Jet E2 family

E-Jet E2 family
E175/E190/E195-E2
CGI representation of the E-Jets E2
Role Narrow-body jet airliner
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Embraer
Introduction 2018 (scheduled)[1]
Status In development
Unit cost
  • E175-E2: US$46.8 million (2013)[2]
  • E190-E2: US$53.6 million (2013)[2]
  • E195-E2: US$60.4 million (2013)[2]
Developed from Embraer E-Jet family

The Embraer E-Jet E2 family is a family of three narrow-body medium-range twin-engine jet airliners developed by Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, replacing the predecessor Embraer E-Jet family. The three variants share the same fuselage cross sections with different lengths and three different new wings, Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofans in two sizes, fly-by-wire controls with new avionics, and an updated cabin with 40% enlarged baggage bins.[3][4] Announced improvements per seat are 16 to 24% lower fuel burn and 15-25% lower maintenance cost.[5]

Launched at the Paris Air Show in 2013,[6] Embraer E-Jets E2 are scheduled for first deliveries in 2018.[1]

Development

In November 2011, Embraer announced that it would focus its attention on developing revamped versions of the E-Jet family, rather than an all-new aircraft, for the time being.[7] The new variants would be better-positioned to compete with the Bombardier CSeries, and would be powered by new engines with larger diameter fans that would offer improvements in specific fuel consumption, as well as slightly taller landing gear and possibly a new aluminum or carbon fiber-based wing. Embraer named this new development "the E-jets second generation".[8]

Design

GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce were all possible engine suppliers.[9] In January 2013, Embraer announced it had selected Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G Geared Turbofan engine as the exclusive power for its new second generation of the E-Jet aircraft family.[10] Honeywell Primus Epic 2 was selected as the avionics package.[11] Moog Inc was selected to supply the Primary Flight Control System.[12]

Compared to the previous E-Jet family the E2 features a closed loop fly-by-wire control which – according to Embraer – reduces weight, increases fuel efficiency, enhances control and increases safety by full envelope protection in all flight phases.[13] Analysts account the fuel savings of the now closed loop fly-by-wire control at 1.5% because of design changes possible due to the enhanced flight stability and the resulting increased lift (lower tail downward force) and weight savings and drag reductions related to the 26% reduction in the horizontal tail (tailplane) size.[14]

Variants

E175-E2

The E175-E2 model in the 80-seat range is the smallest in the E-Jet Second Generation family. The E175-E2 was extended by one seat row, compared to the current generation E-175, will seat up to 90 passengers, and is scheduled for first delivery in 2020.

E190-E2

The E190-E2 keeps the same size as the E-190, of up to 114 seats. The E190-E2 is expected to enter service in the first half of 2018.

E195-E2

The E195-E2, compared to the current E-195, has grown three seat rows and will accommodate up to 144 seats. Slated to enter service in 2019, the E195-E2 directly competes with the Bombardier CS100.

In February 2016, Embraer announced it moved to expand the wing of the E195-E2 by 1.4m (4.6 feet) – increasing aspect ratio giving more lift and a better lift-to-drag ratio as well an increase of the MTOW by 2 t (4,400 lb). Results are an increased range by 450 nmi (830 km) at sea-level starts, and 250 nmi (460 km) in hot and high conditions.[15][16]

Orders

During the 50th International Paris Air Show, Embraer officially launched the Embraer E-Jet E2 program. The program was launched with launch customers North American major regional airline SkyWest Airlines and leasing company ILFC. Skywest is the launch customer of the Embraer E175-E2, with the airline firming up 100 Embraer E175-E2 aircraft, with another 100 Purchase Rights of the same type, which brings the total potential of the order to 200 aircraft. This order alone is valued at US$9.4 Billion.[17] ILFC is the launch customer for the Embraer E190-E2, and Embraer E195-E2, with the lessor signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 100 total. The potential order consists of 25 firm and 25 options for the Embraer E190-E2, and 25 firm and 25 options for the E195-E2. Embraer has also signed LOIs for a total of 65 E-Jet E2s from unnamed customers in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. The LOIs are split between 15 firm and 50 options for the aircraft.[18]

One month after the Paris Air Show, ILFC signed a firm order for 50 E-Jets E2s (25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s), with an option for 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s, bringing the potential order to up to 100 aircraft.[19]

On February 13, 2014, Indian carrier Air Costa announced a firm order for 50 E-Jets E2s with an option for 50 more. The firm order includes 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s, and the options are for 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s. With this order, the total of E-Jets E2 orders reaches to 200 firm and 200 options/purchase rights since the launch of the E2 program.[20]

During the week of the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow, airline holding company Trans States Holdings (like SkyWest, a regional airline owner) and Brazilian low cost carrier Azul Brazilian Airlines announced an order for EJet-E2s. Trans State Holdings signed a firm order 50 Embraer E175-E2s, with 50 more options.[21] Azul signed an LOI for 50 Embraer E195-E2s (30 firm, 20 options).[22]

On July 19, 2014, Hainan Airlines subsidiary Tianjin Airlines announced a firm order for 20 Embraer E190-E2s, with an option for 20 more of the same type.[23]

On February 26, 2016, Embraer rolled out the first E-Jet E2, an E190-E2, in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. This is the first of four test aircraft that will be used in the certification process for the E-Jet E2.[24]

Firm Orders

Embraer E-Jets E2 Firm Orders
Date of
initial order		 Country Customer Aircraft Type Orders
E175-E2 E190-E2 E195-E2
17 June 2013 United States SkyWest Airlines[n 1] 100 - - 100[17]
17 July 2013 United States ILFC[n 2] - 25 25 50[19]
13 February 2014 India Air Costa - 25 25 50[20]
14 July 2014 United States Trans States Holdings 50 - - 50[25]
19 July 2014 China Tianjin Airlines - 20 - 20[23]
21 May 2015 Brazil Azul[n 3] - - 30 30[26]
15 June 2015 United States Aircastle - 15 10 25[27]
Totals 150 85 90 325
Notes
  1. ↑ Launch customer of E175-E2 variant.
  2. ↑ Launch customer of E190-E2 variant.
  3. ↑ Launch customer of E195-E2 variant.

Specifications

Variant E175-E2[28] E190-E2[29] E195-E2[30]
Flight Deck Crew 2 pilots
Passenger capacity 90 (1-class, high-density)
88 (1-class, 31 in)
80 (8J @36 in +72Y @31 in)		 114 (1-class, high-density)
106 (1-class, 31 in)
97 (9J @36 in +88Y @31 in)		 144 (1-class, high-density)
132 (1-class, 31 in)
120 (12J @36 in +108Y @31 in)
Length 32.3 m (106 ft) 36.2 m (119 ft) 41.5 m (136 ft)
Wingspan 31.0 m (101.7 ft) 33.7 m (111 ft) 35.1 m (115 ft)[15]
Height 9.98 m (32.7 ft) 11.0 m (36.1 ft) 10.9 m (36 ft)
Maximum takeoff weight 44,650 kg (98,440 lb) 56,200 kg (123,900 lb) 60,700 kg (133,800 lb)[15]
Maximum landing weight 39,850 kg (87,850 lb) 48,730 kg (107,430 lb) 54,030 kg (119,120 lb)
Max payload weight 10,600 kg (23,400 lb) 13,080 kg (28,840 lb) 16,150 kg (35,600 lb)
Takeoff Run at MTOW 1,900 m (6,200 ft) 1,650 m (5,410 ft) 1,980 m (6,500 ft)[31]
Landing field length at MLW 1,300 m (4,300 ft) 1,315 m (4,314 ft) 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Maximum speed Mach 0.82, 470 kn (870 km/h)
Range 2,060 nmi (3,820 km) 2,800 nmi (5,200 km) 2,450 nmi (4,540 km)[15]
Service ceiling 41,000 ft (12,000 m)
Engines 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1700G 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1900G
Fan diameter 56 in (1.4 m) 73 in (1.9 m)
Thrust per Engine 15,000–17,000 lbf (67–76 kN) 19,000–23,000 lbf (85–102 kN)

See also

Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Related lists

References

  1. 1 2 Embraer Launches "E2", the Second Generation of E-Jets, Embraer.
  2. 1 2 3 "The E2, Embraer’s next generation of E-jets", Trading, legal & finance (AFM).
  3. ↑ Embraer E-Jet E2 Aerospace-technology
  4. ↑ The Embraer E-Jet E2 Aircraftinteriorsinternational
  5. ↑ Embraer march 2016 book Slideshare
  6. ↑ "Embraer launches next E-Jets to strong demand", Reuters, Jun 17, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Embraer commits to re-engined E-Jets", Flight global.
  8. ↑ "Embraer Selects Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Engines for Second Generation of E-Jets". BR: Embraer. January 8, 2013.
  9. ↑ Ostrower, Jon (March 20, 2012). "E-Jet revamp promises three-way engine ‘dogfight’". Flight global.
  10. ↑ "Embraer Turns True Believer in Pratt’s GTF", AIN online, Jan 14, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Embraer Selects Honeywell to Provide Avionics for E-Jets Second Generation" (press release). BR: Embraer. February 4, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Moog Announces Contract Award from Embraer for Flight Control System on Second Generation of E-Jets" (press release). Moog. May 14, 2014.
  13. ↑ E195-E2 Embraer
  14. ↑ Embraer’s Fly-by-wire approach Leehamnews
  15. 1 2 3 4 "Embraer announces design revamp of E195-E2". Flightglobal. 24 February 2016.
  16. ↑ EJet-E2 ranged upped by 450nm Leehamnews
  17. 1 2 SkyWest Inc. Orders 100 New E-Jets E2 from Embraer as a Launch Customer (press release).
  18. ↑ PARIS: Embraer launches E-Jet E2 with deals for 365 aircraft (press release).
  19. 1 2 "ILFC Signs Final Agreement For Up To 100 Embraer E-Jets E2s". Embraer. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  20. 1 2 "India’s Air Costa places a firm order for 50 E-Jets E2s". 13 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  21. ↑ "Embraer and Trans States Sign Deal for up to 100 E175-E2s" (press release)..
  22. ↑ "Brazil’s Azul Signs LOI for up to 50 E195-E2 jets" (press release)..
  23. 1 2 "China’s HNA Group Tianjin Airlines Purchases 20 E-Jets and 20 E-Jets E2". 17 July 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  24. ↑ http://airwaysnews.com/blog/2016/02/25/embraer-e-jet-e2-rollout/
  25. ↑ "Trans States Holdings Orders 50 Embraer E175-E2s". Airchive. Jul 14, 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  26. ↑ "Azul and Embraer Sign Firm Order For Up To 50 E-Jets E2". 21 May 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  27. ↑ "AIRCASTLE ORDERS E2S". 15 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  28. ↑ "E175-E2". Embraer.
  29. ↑ "E190-E2". Embraer.
  30. ↑ "E195-E2". Embraer.
  31. ↑ Questions about the Embraer E2 Airinsight

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