Aviation
JM Exclusive tour onboard the EMBRAER E195-E2 Demonstrator.
At Wings India 2022, we had the opportunity to see a static exhibition of aircraft on tour. In this post, I’ll talk about the Embraer E195-E2’s cabin tour and why it’s one of the greatest planes in its class and the most appropriate aircraft for the Indian market.
Embraer displays cutting-edge E195-E2 at wings India
I came to Embraer Chalet in the morning and met Nilma Missir-Boissac, Embraer’s APAC communication head. The hospitality of the Embraer team was outstanding, and their responses were humble and courteous. I also received a few interesting documents that helped me learn more about the plane. Nilma cited the fact that most aircraft, such as the A320 and B737, have a capacity of 180 seats or more yet only fill 130 – 140 seats, implying that the aircraft can only fill 70% of its capacity.
Taking notes in the Embraer office before going on the board tour
She goes on to say The Embraer is precisely matching the need for 90-140 seat capacity in the Indian market while also saving airlines a significant amount of money in terms of operations and fuel. The plane features plenty of legroom and accommodation, as well as a large luggage compartment that allows you to bring larger things on board. She went on to say that the E195-E2 aircraft has the most modern technical features and has been updated from previous generations, resulting in overall efficiency increases and a 17.3 percent reduction in fuel usage.
- New engines contributed 11% of the total.
- New Wings and Aerodynamic Cleaning received a 4.8% rating.
- Fly-By-Wire 1.8% from 4th Generations
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Embraer E195-E2 Demonstrator at Static Display, Wings India.
Even before COVID, 50 percent of domestic flights in India had between 90 and 150 passengers every trip, according to Embraer’s analysis. The combination of optimal capacity and low unit cost of the E195-E2 makes it an appealing platform for connecting metro to non-metro and non-metro to non-metro cities in India.
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The Embraer E-Jet E2 family of medium-range jet airliners is the successor to Embraer’s initial E-Jet. The first version, the E190-E2, flew for the first time on May 23, 2016, was certified on February 28, 2018, and went into service with Widere on April 24, 2018.
The nose of the aircraft has a stunning appearance.
The three twinjet variants use the same four-abreast narrow-body fuselage with varying lengths and three new wings, Pratt & Whitney PW1919G turbofans in two sizes, updated avionics, and fly-by-wire controls.
The wing and engine have a very streamlined design.
As is usual in the aerospace industry, most of the best-selling aircraft are rebuilt with new features and technology to make them far more useful to consumers on the market while also improving fuel economy. The A320 neo and B737 max are segmented for several sorts of variants based on the seats and range, similar to how Airbus and Boeing reintroduced its A320 and B737 respectively with the A320 neo and B737 max. Similarly, Embraer resurrected its much-anticipated E195 aircraft from 2004 as the E195-E2 with new features and technologies to remain competitive in the market.
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One positive aspect of the E-series planes. Embraer built aircraft wings to match the size of the fuselage, lowering the weight and drag ratio, which is critical for aircraft. The wing span of the Airbus A320 series and the Boeing B737, for example, is the same. However, the wings of the Embraer E175,190, and E195-E2 have different sizes. This aids in the improvement of each aircraft’s performance.
The three-class seating configuration is available on this E195-E2 demonstration.
As of March 31, 2021, 1,596 Embraer E195 aircraft have been sold. The E2, on the other hand, is taking its time to gain confidence in the fresh market. This aircraft is well suited to regional destinations with minimal traffic, such as China and India. E2 has received 205 orders from 12 clients throughout the world as of today. Azul of Brazil and Aircap of Ireland have placed the largest orders for E2 planes.
Air Costa Airlines was the first client for the E195-E2 in India, which was run by the Aircap firm, who provided three leased aircraft. However, they stopped in 2017, citing financial issues as the reason.
At Wings India 2022 in Hyderabad, Embraer showed its E195-E2 demonstration plane. Let’s take a look at how this aircraft obtained its cutting-edge avionics and interior design.
The middle portion features the Premium economy and adequate spacing, as well as a static seat configuration with a somewhat wider window.
At Wings India 2022 in Hyderabad, Embraer showed its E195-E2 demonstration plane. Let’s take a look at how this aircraft obtained its cutting-edge avionics and interior design.
Passengers in Premium Economy may sleep without their heads resting on the shoulders of others thanks to the unique Headrest option.
With a simple but practical design, emergency survival packs are located directly below the seats and provide enough room to store additional small bags or keep your legs cooler.
Premium economy has a foldable tray with a simple and attractive design.
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Economy seats offer few amenities but are quite comfortable.
Embraer displays cutting-edge E195-E2 at wings India
The Embraer aircraft perform the taxiing operation on its own ?
One advantage of luggage bins is that they are broader and easier to get the bags when they are rolled down to boxes.
According to Embraer, the number of improvements made in the aircraft from previous generations has boosted efficiency, which has resulted in a 25% reduced fuel burn per seat when compared to A220-300 aircraft.
The seats are designed in such a way that housekeeping and air circulation around the cabin may be readily maintained.
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The interior has a colourful LED lighting system that keeps the passengers in a calm attitude.
The lighting on the aeroplane varies with each phase of flight, creating mood lighting. It’s designed to work in tandem with a traveler’s circadian cycles, assisting with sleep when resting and waking up when landing.
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The E195-E2 is the biggest of the E2 series, with a single-class economy layout seating up to 146 people. The lack of centre seats in the 2-2 arrangement of the cabin may be the first issue that many passengers notice. Aisle or window seats are available in each row.
Embraer highlighted the various options, which range from 29 inches at the smallest to 34 inches at the largest. Slim line seats might come with standard conveniences like normal-size tray tables and literature pockets. Seats with a higher pitch level may provide more conveniences. A seat with 34 inches of legroom offers adequate area for a headrest.
One nice idea for a all Business class seat is that it has a window and lots of legroom.
Airlines can also add a full-size business class cabin, similar to those seen on bigger planes. Embraer designed and manufactures a unique business class seat exclusively for the E190-E2 aircraft line.
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A 2-2 arrangement with a seat pitch of at least 51 inches is possible with staggered seats. On the E170/190 series of aircraft, the standard business class layout is a 1-2 arrangement to allow for bigger seats.
The business class is equipped with superior luxuries.
Passengers in the window seat should be able to stroll in front of the aisle seat without disturbing their fellow passengers, making it simpler to reach the aisle. On an E-Jet in a 2-2 business class layout, it’s not quite direct aisle access, but it’s the next best thing.
A foldable tray that may be stowed away to the side of the seat
Embraer is presently fine-tuning the product, which is the first of its sort on an E-Jet. The E2 series aircraft have wider windows than the preceding generation, providing more natural light and greater views for passengers.
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Seats in business class are well-spaced and provide ample of legroom.
It features two galleys, one in the front and the other in the back.
It has two toilets, both of which are located at the back of the plane.
The galley in the front portion and the jump seat region
Navigation charts and maps may be presented on the displays without the requirement of an external device, providing pilots with the most up-to-date situational awareness.
The cockpit is equipped with the most up-to-date avionics and a fourth-generation fly-by-wire technology.
Features from previous generations of instruments have been updated. Stunning appearances
Flight crew Capt Berto , Embraer ” This aircraft is wonderful and simple to operate and maintain, having been in service for almost 20 years. This aircraft would be ideal for the Indian aviation sector. “
Embraer pilots of the current generation will also observe that the control column is the same in an upside-down W-shape. Airlines may save money on pilot training by using a cockpit that is substantially equivalent to the E170/E190 series of aircraft. Only slight modifications in training are necessary because the type ratings are same.
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In India, most airlines employ ATR aircraft for small-area connectivity since the engines used in ATR aircraft are noisy, whereas Embraer uses Pratt & Whitney engines, which are quieter than ATR engines. Currently, the E145 ERJ is operated by Star Air in South India.
The aircraft has a basic landing gear design for ease maintenance, and the PW Geared Turbofan engine can be seen.
Under fuselage retractions, the landing gears would be identical to those on other aircraft, increasing the aerodynamic efficiency during the cruise. E195-E2 has a simpler mechanism that saves the operator money on maintenance.
The 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1919G Engine is used to power the E195. The E195-E2’s high by pass ratio engine allows it to reach a peak speed of Mach.082 while minimizing fuel consumption.
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Based on the orders it is receiving, the E195-E2 has shown to be the aircraft that will salvage the E2 programme. However, it still has a long way to go to catch up to its rivals.
The Embraer E195-E2 aircraft’s attractive tail design
The improved flying stability, resulting in higher lift and weight savings, as well as drag reductions due to the 26 percent reduction in horizontal tail (tailplane) size, account for the fuel savings of the now closed loop fly-by-wire control. Smaller control surfaces reduce drag and the aircraft’s total weight.
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The Airbus A220 has a range of around 3,400 nautical miles, which is 800 nautical miles more than the Embraer E195-E2. The smaller Embraer E190-E2 has a slightly higher range of 2,850 nautical miles in a single-class configuration.
All airlines need and want to make more money, and the Embraer is the best in terms of earning more money. As a result, the branding trademark was created using Profit Hunter, which actually helps airlines gain a greater margin of profits from operations.
The Embraer E195 would be most suited for Indigo, Go-first , Spice Jet airlines and Star air, who already provide regional connectivity. This aircraft is being considered for operation by international airlines because to its cost-cutting qualities, and the Indian market is currently examining it for regional connectivity.
Airlines
Etihad Airways successfully completes its inaugural flight to Beijing Daxing International Airport
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), began its first scheduled flight between Abu Dhabi and Beijing Daxing Airport on March 28, 2023.
The inaugural flight EY888, operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marked the move of regular flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Previously Etihad operated to Beijing Capital International Airport.
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2023 also marks the 15th anniversary of Etihad Airways’ services in China and its Abu Dhabi-Beijing route. With the continuous consolidation and strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and China, political, economic, trade and cultural exchanges between the two countries have become more frequent. Etihad Airways maintains its unwavering support for and commitment to its Chinese partners and the China market, and its contribution to the growing bilateral relationship.
Etihad Airways’ first outbound flight will depart Beijing Daxing on March 30th, allowing travelers choosing Abu Dhabi as their destination or a stopover to explore the emirate’s breathtaking landscapes, thriving arts and culture scene, top shopping destinations, magnificent attractions and world-class events; or connecting passengers with access to more than 70 destinations via our Abu Dhabi hub.
Etihad Airways has recently added popular destinations such as Düsseldorf, Copenhagen and Lisbon, expanding Etihad Airways’ European network while providing travelers with more convenient travel and holiday options. Etihad’s Boeing 787 aircraft feature innovative, award-winning cabin designs and products, complemented by the airline’s acclaimed service and hospitality offerings
Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member inaugurated non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and London Gatwick, the UK’s second-largest airport.
The inaugural flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick departed on time at 1150 hrs, scheduled to arrive at London Gatwick at 1640 hrs (local time) today. It is estimated that over 8,00,000 Gujaratis call the UK their home, making the Gujarati diaspora in the UK to be, arguably, the largest in the world. The flights between Ahmedabad and London Gatwick will be operated three times a week using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 18 Business Class and 238 Economy Class seats.
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This week, in addition to flights from Ahmedabad, Air India has also launched non-stop flights to London Gatwick from Amritsar, Goa, and Kochi while increasing the frequency to London Heathrow from Delhi and Mumbai. In total, the airline now operates 49 flights per week between India and the UK, including six flights a week to Birmingham from Delhi and Amritsar.
Amritsar to London Gatwick
It launched its first-ever non-stop flight to London Gatwick, from Amritsar today. It has now become the first and only Indian airline to operate at Gatwick Airport— the second-largest airport in the UK. The services
to Gatwick are in line with Air India’s ongoing endeavor of enhancing connectivity between India’s major cities and leading global destinations to provide more choices to its passengers.
Equipped with 18 Business class seats featuring fully-flat beds and 238 Economy class seats, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will be operating three flights a week on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from Amritsar. In addition to the flights from Amritsar, Air India will operate 9 other weekly flights scheduled from Ahmedabad, Goa, and Kochi—making it a total of 12 weekly flights to Gatwick. These operations will reaffirm Air India’s operations, presence, and network in the UK. In total, the airline now operates 49 flights in the UK per week— 43 flights to London (Heathrow and Gatwick) and six flights to Birmingham. Air India also operates 31 weekly flights to Heathrow, London from Delhi and Mumbai.
The first flight AI 169 from Amritsar to Gatwick departed on time at 1320 hrs and will arrive in Gatwick at a convenient 1755 hrs on the same day. Earlier, AI 170 had taken off from Gatwick at 2140 hrs to arrive in Amritsar at 1015 hrs (All Local Time).
Overall, Air India operates 80 flights per week to seven major cities in the UK and Europe and has relaunched flights to some of the prime European destinations such as Milan, Vienna, and Copenhagen.
The flights are now available for booking on the Air India website and mobile apps, as well as through authorised travel agents and other booking channels.
The Air India Group today announced that it has completed a significant milestone in the integration of its two low-cost subsidiary airlines, Air India Express and AirAsia India.
On 27 March 2023, the two low-cost airlines moved to a single, unified reservations system and website, and adopted common social media and customer support channels. This migration, which largely involved Air India Express migrating to the systems used by AirAsia India, confers significant capability and efficiency benefits for the airline and passengers.
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In particular, passengers are now able to make and manage bookings, and check-in to AirAsia India and Air India Express domestic and international flights, on an all-new integrated website airindiaexpress.com.
This system merger comes five months after AirAsia India was fully acquired and subsidiaries under Air India, and three months after both AirAsia India and Air India Express were placed under a single CEO. In the coming months, the airlines will continue integrating other internal systems and, eventually, their air operating permits and regulatory posts.
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The integration of Air India Express and Air India will bring revenue, cost, and operational benefits through broader adoption of each airline’s best practices, systems, and routes, and confer greater economies of scale. The new Air India Express will focus on leisure-oriented and price-sensitive markets while improving connectivity between key domestic cities and Air India’s fast-expanding international network.
AirAsia India flies to 19 destinations across the country while Air India Express operates to 14 international destinations from 19 Indian cities.
Aruba and Guyana have become the latest destinations to join British Airways’ network, with inaugural flights arriving to a warm welcome in the destinations’ respective capital cities.
British Airways operates more routes to the Caribbean and Mexico than any other UK airline, with Aruba and Guyana bringing the total number of destinations served in the region to 17. Flight BA2157 departed London Gatwick (LGW) at 10:00 on Sunday 26 March and touched down at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, Aruba at 17:00 local time. The brand-new route will operate twice weekly via Antigua on Thursdays and Sundays.
The following day on Monday 27 March, flight BA2159 departed London Gatwick at 11:35, landing at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) in Georgetown, Guyana at 19:50 local time. This was the first of a twice-weekly flight, operating via St Lucia on Mondays and Thursdays.
Both routes will operate on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, with three cabins for customers to choose from: Club (business), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and World Traveller (economy). Sunday 26 March also saw British Airways’ first direct flight to Port of Spain, Trinidad, which will operate three times per week from London Gatwick. The flight was formerly via St Lucia.
Return fares are from £520 for Oranjestad, Aruba, £499 for Georgetown, Guyana and £520 for Port of Spain, Trinidad. To book, visit www.ba.com
Here are some of the most important factors that airlines consider when setting ticket prices:
To find cheap flights, there are several strategies you can use:
- Be flexible with your travel dates: By being flexible with your travel dates, you can often find better deals as prices can vary greatly depending on the day of the week, time of year, and other factors.
- Book in advance: Booking your flight well in advance can often result in better prices, as airlines will typically offer lower prices for tickets booked further in advance.
- Look for deals and discounts: Airlines will often offer special deals and discounts on flights, so it’s worth checking their websites and signing up for their newsletters to stay informed.
- Use flight search engines: Flight search engines like Skyscanner, Kayak, and Google Flights can help you find the cheapest flights available by comparing prices across multiple airlines and dates.
- Consider alternative airports: Flying into or out of smaller airports can often be cheaper than larger airports, so it’s worth considering alternative airports if they are within a reasonable distance.
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Airbus achieves in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone from a tanker aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT.
In a first step towards Autonomous Formation Flight and Autonomous Air-to-Air refueling (A4R), the technologies demonstrate a significant breakthrough for future aerial operations involving manned and unmanned assets. These cutting-edge, ‘Made in Europe’ solutions could reduce crew fatigue and the potential for human error, as well as minimize crew-training costs and provide more effective operations.
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Over the waters of the Gulf of Cadiz, the control of the drone transitioned from a ground station to the A310 MRTT, autonomously guiding the DT-25 to the in-flight refueling position.
During almost six hours of flight test, the four successively launched receivers were sequentially controlled and commanded thanks to artificial intelligence and cooperative control algorithms, without human interaction. The different receivers were controlled and guided until a minimum distance of 150 feet (around 45 metres) from the A310 MRTT.
Auto’Mate Demonstrator technology focuses on three pillars:
- Accurate Relative Navigation to precisely ascertain the relative position, speed and attitudes between the tanker and the receiver;
- Intra-Flight Communication between platforms allows information exchange among the different assets, increasing the autonomy of the system of systems;
- Cooperative Control Algorithms to provide guidance, coordination, consensus and collision-avoidance functionalities to the tanker and the receiver/s.
These pioneering technologies, developed by a European team from Spain, Germany and France, will continue to increase the capability gap among competitors, as well as being re-used in key technological projects, such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
A second campaign is expected towards the end of 2023, exploring the use of navigation sensors based on artificial intelligence and enhanced algorithms for autonomous formation flight. In addition, there will also be two simulated drones flying in the vicinity of the A310 MRTT to demonstrate multi-receiver autonomous operations and collision-avoidance algorithms.
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Christchurch Airport today, marking the resumption of its daily service from Dubai to Christchurch via Sydney after more than three years.
The special service was greeted by a crowd of spectators at the Christchurch Airport boundary, who watched as the iconic aircraft taxied through a ceremonial water canon salute, before parking in view of trade, media, and VIP guests at the international terminal.
Outbound EK412 left Dubai at 10:15 local time, stopping briefly in Sydney before arriving in Christchurch at 13:55 hours the next day, New Zealand time. The resumption of the Dubai to Christchurch route headlines a planned ramping up of seating capacity across Emirates’ global network, after boosting operations 31% (total ASKMs) since the beginning of its financial year. This operational boost included the re-introduction of Emirates’ nonstop A380 route from Auckland to Dubai in December of last year.
Emirates’ A380 return to Christchurch is also welcome news for South Island producers, with SkyCargo again supporting the export of 15 to 18 tonnes of daily goods across the Tasman. The airfreight will provided much-needed airfreight from a broad range of exporters, including Central Otago cherries, prime New Zealand lamb, and premium seafood, as they continue on to destinations around the world.
Both North and South Island customers will now have direct access to daily Emirates A380 services, providing greater levels of flexibility and choice when making travel plans and providing seamless connectivity and reduced transit time when travelling to other destinations across the airline’s global network, including destinations in Europe and the Middle East. Travellers looking to venture beyond the airline’s gateways will also have more connection opportunities to 55 cities across Australia and New Zealand through Emirates’ long-standing partnership with Qantas.
Restart of Christchurch via Sydney
The A380 flight operates as EK 412 and EK 413. Emirates flight EK 412 departs Dubai at 1015hrs, arriving in Sydney at 0700hrs. The flight will then continue, taking off from Sydney at 0845hrs, arriving in Christchurch at 1355hrs. EK 413 will then depart Christchurch at 1820hrs, arriving in Sydney at 1940hrs. The final leg of EK 413 will depart to Dubai at 2145hrs, arriving at 0515hrs local time.
Customers in Christchurch will not only be able to enjoy the airline’s flagship aircraft, but will also experience the debut of the highly sought-after Premium Economy cabin and latest products across every class of travel.
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