United Airlines Orders 25 E175s

Another 25 E175s will soon be flying as United Express. United Airlines announced the purchase of more E-Jets at the Farnborough Air Show today.

These new E175s will be configured with 70 seats in a three-class configuration – United First, Economy Plus and United Economy. The first of the new E175s will be delivered starting in the second quarter of 2019.

There are currently 153 E175s flying as United Express with Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines, and SkyWest Airlines. This new order will bring the total number of United Express E175s to 178.

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E195-E2 VMU Test
The sparks were literally flying last month at our facility at Gavião Peixoto. We conducted the always dramatic Vmu test for the E195-E2, a test that helps determine critical takeoff speeds (V1, V2, Vr) and takeoff distances. The minimum unstick speed (VMU) is the minimum speed at which the E2 can safely take off. The
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E195-E2 Passes Water Spray Tests
As part of the certification campaign for the E195-E2, Embraer concluded water spray tests. The tests were conducted in July at the company’s Gavião Peixoto facility. Certification requirements stipulate that an airplane’s engines and APU must not ingest hazardous quantities of water or slush during taxi, take-off and landing. There can be no resulting malfunction
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First Horizontal Empennage for the E175-E2
The E175-E2 horizontal empennage, made of composite materials, was completed on time last week. The E175-E2 is the third member of our three new-generation E2 E-Jets. At 76 seats in standard configuration, it’s smaller than the larger E190-E2 and E195-E2. Its operating economics are fantastic – the per-trip seat cost is lower than turboprops of
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Nordic Aviation Capital Adds 3 E190s
Denmark’s Nordic Aviation Capital, the world’s largest regional aircraft leasing company, is adding even more E-Jets to its portfolio. NAC signed a Letter of Intent for three E190s today at the Farnborough Airshow. These new aircraft will grow NAC’s owned fleet of 134 of 170s, E175s, E190s, and E195s to 137 E-Jets. NAC recently leased
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Helvetic Acquires up to 24 E2s
Helvetic Airways AG of Zürich is going all E2! The Swiss airline will retire its 5 Fokker 100s and replace its current fleet of 7 E190s with 12 E190-E2s. The carrier holds options for an additional 12 E190-E2s. It can also convert those options to the larger E195-E2 should future market conditions require more seat

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E195-E2 VMU Test

E195-E2 Passes Water Spray Tests

First Horizontal Empennage for the E175-E2

Nordic Aviation Capital Adds 3 E190s

Helvetic Acquires up to 24 E2s

E195-E2 VMU Test

Helvetic Airways Firms Order for 12 E2s