The Embraer E195-E2 jet is part of a family of advanced-generation E-Jets that offers the quietest, lowest polluting, and most fuel-efficient aircraft in the under 150-seat market.
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer and aeronautical services provider has set a new milestone with the delivery of the 1700th production aircraft. The Aircastle leased Embraer E195-E2 was handed over to KLM Cityhopper, the regional airline subsidiary of KLM at a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos.
E-Jets have been a global success by being a part of the fleets of 150 airlines and leasing companies from more than 50 countries since the first aircraft entered revenue service in 2004. The Embraer E195-E2 jet is part of a family of advanced-generation E-Jets that, according to the company, offers the quietest, lowest polluting, and most fuel-efficient aircraft in the under 150-seat market.
Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO, Embraer said “We’re always looking for ways to make our aircraft better – reducing operating costs, extending maintenance intervals, and adding new technology. And recently the E2 has also proven it can fly on 100% SAF, which makes them even more sustainable. I can think of no better customer than KLM to showcase the E2’s sustainable attributes.”
The E195-E2 is Embraer’s largest commercial aircraft with seating for up to 146 passengers. The KLM Cityhopper configuration has 132 seats in three zones – Business Class, Economy Comfort, and Economy Class. The milestone delivery is the 60th E-Jet for the airline which operates a mixed fleet of 47 first and 13 advanced generation E2s, the largest in Europe. KLC has 12 further E195-E2s on order, with options for 10 more.
Warner Rootliep, Managing Director, KLM Cityhopper said, “We are proud that with the latest addition to our KLM Cityhopper fleet, Embraer reaches this great milestone, namely the delivery of the 1700th production aircraft. A great moment to celebrate the many years of collaboration between KLM Cityhopper and Embraer. This E2 will bring us further to become one of the leaders in transforming the aviation industry to become more sustainable.”
Embraer’s E-Jets family program has logged in excess of 1.900 orders from more than 100 customers. Currently, 80 airlines fly Embraer E-Jets. The versatile airplanes are flying on every continent with low-cost, regional, and mainline carriers.
