What engines power the Embraer 195-E2?
As the third-largest of the Embraer jets, this aircraft is capable of seating up to 132 passengers. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1921G geared turbofan engines, the Embraer E195-E2 delivers an impressive cruising speed of up to 470 knots (541 mph, or 871 km/h) and a range of approximately 2,600 nautical miles. The E2 goes the distance 🌍 On a regular flight, the Embraer E195-E2 has a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles (5,556 km). A range designed to cover 99.
Who makes engines for Embraer?
The Pratt & Whitney GTFTM engine family jointly developed and built by Pratt & Whitney and MTU powers the Airbus A220 and A320neo family and Embraer’s E-Jets. Many companies have large portfolios of engines for different uses. As per the Annual Strategy Dossier – 2021, the top four global commercial aircraft turbofan engine manufacturers are Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation and Safran. GE and Safran of France have a joint venture called CFM International.
Why is the Embraer E2 not selling?
All of its remaining orders are from US carriers, as the type is the only Embraer regional jet that complies with the Scope Clause weight cap of 86,000 lbs and 76 seats. The heavier, geared-turbofan–powered E175-E2 exceeds the weight limit by several thousand pounds, effectively barring it from US operation. The ‘reliability, efficiency and passenger appeal’ makes Embraer aircraft a hit with LOT passengers. With major US carriers operating small planes on regional routes, Embraer’s focus on sub-200 passenger planes – its largest, the E195, has a maximum capacity of 146 seats – is a perfect fit for the US market.