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Embraer displays cutting-edge E195-E2 at wings India

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The E195-E2 is the world’s most efficient single-aisle aircraft & offers the lowest cost seat in its segment.

Embraer’s Largest commercial aircraft, The E 195-E2 (Call sign PR-ZIQ) is displayed at Wings India 2022 as part of its demonstrator tour around India. Showcasing a stunning ‘TechLion’ Livery that covers the entire aircraft fuselage, this aircraft is the largest members of the new generations E-Jets family, the E-Jets E2, and is designed to seat up to 146 passengers in its signature two by two seating.

Embraer displays cutting-edge E195-E2 at wings India

Two-by-two seating on the Embraer E195-E2 is elegance at its finest.(Image : Daval, Jetline Marvel)

“India’s aviation scene is at a turning point and now is the moment for airlines to reposition themselves for sustainable growth, ” Said Rahul Villaron, Asia Pacific Vice -President for Embraer commercial Aviation. ” The E195-E2. offers a low cost per seat, making it very competitive with large narrow-body aircraft that are prevalent in India. It is the perfect aircraft for airlines to tap for the next frontier – connectivity to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. ”

According to Embraer’s Analysis, Even before COVID, 50% of domestic flights in India had between 90-150 passengers per flight. This makes the E195-E2’s combination of the ideal capacity and low unit cost a compelling platform to connect metro to non metro and non-metro to non metro cities in India.

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E195-E2 is powered by PW 1900G GTF engines. (Image – Daval, Jetline Marvel)

The E195-E2, part of Embraer’s E family of Advanced jets, is dubbed the profit hunter because of its high performance and low fuel burn. it delivers the lowest operating costs and highest yields for airlines, more comfort for passengers and space for their bags, smallest noise footprint and less impact on the environment. It is powered by PW 1900G GTF engines.

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The Embraer is dressed in TechLion livery. True Pursuer of Profit (Image : Daval, Jetline Marvel)

The E195-E2 operated by several airlines globally including KLM (The Netherlands), Helvetic Airlines (Switzerland), Azul (Brazil), Air Peace (Nigeria) and soon, Porter Airlines (Canada)

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COMAC Unveils Plans for the C929 to Rival Airbus and Boeing

After the success of China’s first C919 aircraft, the country is setting its sights on developing a larger plane. COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has officially confirmed plans to build a widebody aircraft, marking a significant step in its aircraft lineup.

Traditionally, Airbus and Boeing dominate the widebody aircraft market, with decades of expertise in developing planes and engines capable of carrying heavy payloads. China, which currently relies on imported engines, is now aiming to challenge these giants with its own widebody jet, the C929, designed to compete with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777.

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The C929 will be China’s first independently developed long-range widebody aircraft. It adheres to international airworthiness standards and boasts independent intellectual property rights. The baseline version is designed to seat 280 passengers and offers a range of 12,000 kilometers, catering to global demand for both regional and international air travel.

Russia, which also needs reliable narrowbody and widebody aircraft, could become a key customer for the C929. Additionally, China plans to target the broader Asian market as it continues to expand its aviation capabilities.

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China’s aviation progress includes the ARJ21 (now called C909), a regional jet with 100 seats for shorter routes, and the C919, a narrowbody jet with 180 seats designed to rival the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320. Both models have found increasing demand in the domestic market.

At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC announced that Air China will be the launch customer for the C929 widebody jet, though details about order size and delivery timelines were not disclosed.

Other major deals announced by COMAC include:

Hainan Airlines: Firm orders for 60 C919 and 40 C909 regional jets.
Colorful Guizhou Airlines: 30 C909 jets, with 20 firm orders and 10 provisional agreements.

The C929, renamed from the CR929 after Russia withdrew from the joint development project in 2023, is expected to carry 280–400 passengers with a range of 12,000 kilometers, competing directly with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

According to COMAC’s deputy general manager, Tong Yu, the first fuselage section of the C929 is expected by September 2027, with prototype test flights anticipated soon after.