we can all agree that when it comes to the commercial aviation industry Boeing and Airbus have dominated the market in the last few years however there's a rising Contender from Brazil Embraer poised to challenge their dominance embraer's E2 series of jetliners is gaining attention potentially reshaping conversations about major players in the industry but what sets the E2 series apart before delving into its specifications and advantages it's essential to understand Embraer as a Brazilian a Aerospace Corporation Embraer has been designing manufacturing and selling various aircraft including commercial Agricultural and Military since its establishment in 1969 despite
perhaps not being as familiar to those outside the Americas or Europe Embraer is the third largest producer of commercial airplanes globally following Boeing and Airbus moreover it holds the top position in providing Regional Jets and ranks among the top 100 defense contractors worldwide hence despite its relatively lesser known status embraer's significance and impact in the aviation industry are substantial Embraer is renowned in the commercial Aviation sector for its distinctively crafted aircraft all accommodating fewer than 150 passengers among their latest offerings is the Embraer E2 jetliner series designed specifically for medium range operations this generation of
aircraft is a refinement of embraer's original EET family which debuted at the 2013 Paris Air Show the E2 series entered service on April 20th 2018 with Norwegian Regional carrier Witter operating the e190 E2 as relative newcomers the E2 family comprises three variants the e175 E2 the aforementioned e190 E2 and the largest variant the e195 E2 equipped with the fuel efficient Pratt and Whitney PW 1, 1900g turbo fan engines all variants share the same narrow body fuselage albeit with varying lengths the e175 E2 the smallest of the family boasts a capacity of approximately 90 passengers while
the initial iteration of this variant found favor with us-based regional carriers development of the new generation variant has been halted for undisclosed reasons following suit is the e190 E2 capable of seating up to 114 passengers in a single class configuration additionally the E 195 E2 boasts a range of approximately 2900 nautical miles and holds the distinction of having the highest wingspan ratio among all aircraft with a factor of 11 this variant extends the original e 195 by3 seat rows making it the largest and most popular of the three accommodating up to 146 passengers in a
single class configuration despite its larger size compared to the e190 E2 it has a slightly lower range of 2655 nautical miles while the specifications of these aircraft may not seem particularly exceptional when compared to competitors like the Boeing 77200 or Airbus a 22100 they offer key advantages that set them apart one such Advantage is efficiency as the Pratt and Whitney pure power geared turbo fans replacing the General Electric engines of earlier e-jet Generations provide a reported 17.3% increase in efficiency compared to the prev previous generation and a 16% performance boost against comparable aircraft these efficiency
gains are significant for Airlines seeking to minimize fuel costs moreover the E2 series is touted as the most fuele efficient aircraft in the market for under 150 seats Beyond efficiency the E2 aircraft are designed to minimize CO2 emissions offering environmental benefits by replacing larger and less efficient aircraft with appropriately sized E2 jet liners Airlines could potentially reduce carbon emissions by up to 30% the aviation industry has been increasingly focused on sustainable practices with the use of sustainable aviation fuel being a key aspect of efforts towards more environmentally friendly air travel fortunately for Airlines the second
generation EET series including the e195 E2 has already successfully completed a 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight test offering High sustainability benefits despite being being smaller than competing aircraft the E2 jetliners maintain spacious Interiors thanks to a unique cabin configuration that prioritizes passenger Comfort without compromising on performance or cost savings another significant advantage of the E2 aircraft is their capability to operate at airports with specific limitations such as narrow or short runways this is facilitated by a dedicated button in the cockpit for making steep approaches making them well suited for trips to isolated Island destinations additionally
these aircraft are exceptionally quiet arguably the quietest on the market compared to competing aircraft like the a220 they produce approximately 11% less noise making them ideal for Airlines operating in areas with noise restrictions indeed while the benefits of the E2 jetliners are significant the impetus for Airlines to make a switch goes beyond mere operational advantages a host of European nations are actively striving for a lower carbon footprint and and are committed to mitigating climate change this push for a Greener Future Has reverberated throughout the aviation industry with climate laws under deliberation to enforce better environmental
practices countries like France are leading the charge by advocating for the Banning of short hole flights between locations that could be connected by rail within 2 and 1/2 hours or less this proposition is particularly compelling considering that 17 out of the 20 busiest air routes in Europe cover distances of less than 450 MI falling within this category the development of new High-Speed Rail lines linking European nations is anticipated to render short Hall flights redundant across the continent even the Netherlands is taking steps as its appeal court has endorsed plans to reduce the annual flight capacity
of Amsterdam airport by over 10% by 2024 therefore the shift towards more sustainable practices in response to environmental concerns is a key driving force behind the potential adoption of the E2 jet liners by Airlines the aim of the ruling was to reduce noise pollution and carbon emissions thereby aiding the country in meeting its climate goals however the ruling faced backlash from various Airlines as such a law could have devastating effects particularly on smaller carriers limiting annual capacity would pose significant challenges for smaller Airlines attempting to connect to Leading European hubs larger Airlines with bigger planes
could adjust their capacity to meet ongoing demand land or exchange slots with partner Airlines if feasible Belgium provides another example of a government pushing for improved climate goals Belgian authorities are reportedly planning to implement a new tax on certain aircraft including older and noisier ones as well as private planes and short Hall Commercial Services given that only 12% of flights landing in Belgium are local this tax is expected to impact numerous airlines that regularly stop over in Belgium with air pollution and carb emissions being taxed more heavily other countries are likely to follow suit Airlines
will be cautious about maintaining older and noisier aircraft due to the additional costs they might incur during travel these evolving policies in various nations are likely to steer Airlines towards more environmentally friendly flying practices and could catalyze the introduction of a new wave of sustainable air travel from which the Embraer E2 jetliners stand to benefit despite being relatively young the E2 jetliners have seen a rise in popul popularity for the past couple of years in the first half of 2023 they delivered 62 aircraft with 47 delivered in the second quarter alone marking a 47% increase
over the same period the previous year it's important to highlight that Embraer delivered 113 aircraft in the second half of 2022 indicating very positive momentum for the company they have also secured orders from notable Airlines such as American Airlines Spain's binter canaras SGA Airways and Royal Jordanian Airlines among others American Airlines for instance placed an order for 7 e175 e2s to be operated by their subsidiary Envoy air with plans to expand their EET Fleet by an additional 140 by the end of 2024 this demonstrates the strong demand and confidence in embraer's E2 offerings as the
world gradually recovers from the effects of the covid-19 pandemic Embraer appears to have promising prospects with its E2 offerings particularly in regions like Asia where air travel demand has surged the capacity and efficiency of the E2 Jets make them well suited for the Middle Market which is particularly popular in countries like India and Singapore moreover Embraer is eyeing opportunities in China especially if geopolitical tensions between Airbus Boeing and the West persist the main takeaway here is that with sustainability becoming a key factor in the aviation industry there could be a significant uptick in demand for
E2 jet line ERS in the coming years however whether Airlines will necessarily need the Embraer e to in the future or if Airbus and Boeing have sufficient capabilities to fend off competition remains open to discussion don't forget to like And subscribe and until next time