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Latin America's only jet airliner line; strong order flow supports Brazilian suppliers and gives regional airlines such as Mexicana a home-built option.
The E2 is the second generation of Embraer's E-Jet family of single-aisle airliners, with 88 to 132 single-class seats across the three models (Airport Technology). It has a new wing, new systems, second-generation fly-by-wire (computer-controlled flight controls) and Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines. Embraer launched it at the Paris Air Show in June 2013, with SkyWest and ILFC as first customers and development spending of about US$1.7 billion. Single-class seating is given as 106 for the E190-E2 and 132 for the E195-E2 (Airport Technology).
Key dates: the E190-E2 first flew on 23 May 2016 from São José dos Campos, and received ANAC, FAA and EASA certificates together on 28 February 2018. It entered service with Widerøe on 24 April 2018. The E195-E2 first flew on 29 March 2017 and was certified on 15 April 2019. Azul took the first delivery on 12 September 2019, and Binter Canarias flew the first revenue service in December 2019. ETOPS-120 approval (permission to fly up to 120 minutes from a diversion airport) came in March 2024. In September 2026 Embraer delivered its 2,000th E-Jet, an E195-E2, to Azul.
Setbacks: the planned Boeing–Embraer joint venture (MoU July 2018) was ended by Boeing on 24 April 2020. SkyWest cancelled 100 E175-E2s in 2018 because the aircraft was too heavy for US pilot "scope clause" limits. In February 2022 Embraer paused E175-E2 development for three years, and Wikipedia gives a new service entry of 2027–2028. Engine problems with the PW1900G, including a shorter combustor life than expected, kept part of the fleet on the ground. Embraer said the share of grounded aircraft peaked at 22% in March 2025, fell to about 1% by June 2026, and was expected to reach zero by the end of 2026.
Status (Q3 2026): in Q3 2026 Embraer delivered 11 E2s: four E190-E2s (Mexicana 3, Virgin Australia 1) and seven E195-E2s (Azorra 3, AerCap 2, Porter 2). It also delivered 11 E175s. It booked 36 firm E2 orders: Abra Group 20 E195-E2s, ANA 8 E190-E2s, Binter 5 E195-E2s and Luxair 3 E190-E2s. Firm E2 orders for the first nine months of 2026 total 72. The commercial backlog was US$15.8 billion, up 4% year on year. Commercial deliveries for the nine months were 52, against full-year guidance of 80–85. Wikipedia (23 Oct 2026) counts 556 E2 orders, 224 delivered and 332 to deliver. In Latin America, LATAM Airlines Brasil is putting its first E195-E2s into service from November 2026. Abra Group (parent of Avianca and Gol) expects first delivery in Q4 2027.
Next: zero engine-related groundings by end-2026, a decision on restarting the E175-E2, and more LATAM and Abra deliveries.
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June 2013
Embraer launched the E2 at the Paris Air Show with SkyWest and ILFC as first customers and about US$1.7 billion of development spending.
Why it matters: Embraer's answer to new-engine narrowbodies in the 80–130-seat market.
23 May 2016
The E190-E2 first flew from São José dos Campos.
Why it matters: Start of flight testing for the new wing, systems and geared turbofans.
28 February 2018
ANAC, the FAA and EASA certified the E190-E2 together.
Why it matters: Simultaneous approval eased sales to airlines worldwide.
24 April 2018
Widerøe of Norway flew the first E190-E2 revenue service.
Why it matters: First revenue service of the E2 family, with a European regional operator.
15 April 2019
The largest model, the E195-E2 (up to 132 single-class seats), was certified.
Why it matters: The best-selling E2 model, used by Latin American and European airlines.
12 September 2019
Azul of Brazil took the first E195-E2; Binter Canarias flew the first revenue service in December 2019.
Why it matters: Azul's large fleet makes Brazil the type's biggest home market.
24 April 2020
Boeing ended the planned Boeing–Embraer commercial aircraft joint venture agreed in 2018.
Why it matters: Embraer kept full control of the E2 and its support network.
February 2022
Embraer paused the smallest model for three years after US pilot "scope clause" limits blocked it; new service entry is given as 2027–2028.
Why it matters: The US regional market stays with the older E175 for now.
March 2024
The E2 was approved to fly up to 120 minutes from a diversion airport.
Why it matters: Opens longer over-water routes, useful for island and coastal networks.
March 2025 (peak) to June 2026
PW1900G engine problems, including shorter combustor life, grounded up to 22% of the fleet in March 2025; this fell to about 1% by June 2026.
Why it matters: Engine availability drives lease rates and MRO workload for operators.
21 July 2026
Abra Group, parent of Avianca and Gol, placed a firm order for 20 E195-E2s plus options and purchase rights; first delivery is expected in Q4 2027.
Why it matters: A large Latin American commitment that brings the E2 into two new airline groups.
Q3 2026 (results 23 Oct 2026; 2,000th E-Jet in Sep 2026)
Embraer delivered 11 E2s and booked 36 firm E2 orders in Q3 2026, with a commercial backlog of US$15.8 billion; in September it delivered its 2,000th E-Jet, an E195-E2, to Azul.
Why it matters: Rising output and orders support suppliers and MRO providers across Latin America and Europe.
From November 2026
LATAM Airlines Brasil is putting its first E195-E2s into service, with 14 aircraft planned on 42 routes.
What to watch: new regional routes in Brazil and demand for local E2 support.
End of 2026 (Embraer target)
Embraer expects no E2s to be on the ground for engine reasons by the end of 2026.
What to watch: whether the target holds, and a decision on restarting the E175-E2.
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Supplier list drawn from Embraer and supplier announcements (mostly 2013–2017) and trade press as of 7 Nov 2026. Several 2013 suppliers (UTC Aerospace Systems, Rockwell Collins) are now part of Collins Aerospace, and Zodiac is now part of Safran. Present-day contract holders have not been re-confirmed by Embraer.
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| Compared item | Embraer E195-E2 (reference) | Airbus A220-300 (Canada/Europe) | COMAC C909 (formerly ARJ21, China) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 132 single-class (Airport Technology) | 130–160 | 78 (two-class) – 90 (one-class) |
| Range | 2,000 nm (Airport Technology); 3,000 nm after 2024 weight upgrade (Wikipedia) | 3,450–3,600 nm (family) | 1,200 nm (STD) / 2,000 nm (ER) |
| Engines | 2 × PW1900G | 2 × PW1500G | 2 × GE CF34-10A |
| Entry into service | Sep–Dec 2019 (Azul, Binter) | 14 Dec 2016 (airBaltic) | 28 Jun 2016 (Chengdu Airlines) |
| Orders / deliveries | E2 family: 556 orders, 224 delivered (23 Oct 2026) | A220 family: 1,107 orders, 550 delivered (Sep 2026) | About 176 delivered by May 2025; order totals differ between sources |
| Certified by | ANAC, FAA, EASA | Not stated in source | CAAC (type certificate 30 Dec 2014) |
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