Embraer E170

General Information

Manufacturer: Embraer

Role: Narrow-body jet airliner

First flight: February 19, 2002

Primary airlines: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Aeromexico Connect, jetBlue, Republic Airways, SkyWest Airlines

Passenger seating: 66-78

Models:  E170, E175, E190, E195 

Features

• Two underwing-mounted GE 34-8E-10 turbofan engines
• One of the most spacious interiors of all single-aisle regional aircraft
• Cruising speed 870 km/h – 541 mph – 470kts

Fun Facts

• The company is the third largest manufacturer of airplanes in the world. 
• Max cruise speed is M 0.82 (624 mph)
• Fuel consumption is proportional to aircraft weight and the E170 is the leader in its segment of best cost per trip.

Type Rating

Pilots must earn their type rating in the Embraer E170 to be qualified to fly this aircraft. In most cases, the airline you fly for will get you type-rated.

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