Civil Aviation Resources Network October 1, 2022: Embraer (hereinafter referred to as " Embraer ") E series jet aircraft project has created a new milestone - the delivery of the 1700th aircraft. The E195-E2 aircraft leased by Aircastle was delivered to KLM Cityhopper at a ceremony held at Embraer's St. José Duscampus factory.
has officially entered commercial operation since 2004. This series of aircraft has joined the fleet of 150 airlines and leasing companies in more than 50 countries around the world, and has achieved great commercial success around the world. The E195-E2 is a member of the second-generation E-series aircraft, which is the quietest, lowest pollution emissions, and the highest fuel efficiency of in the market.
E195-E2 is Embraer's largest commercial aircraft, which can accommodate up to 146 passengers. KLM Cityhopper's E195-E2 has a total of 132 seats, adopting a three-cabin layout - business class, comfort economy class, and economy class. The aircraft delivered to KLM Cityhopper today is the company's 60th E-Series jet. Currently, the KLM Cityhopper fleet has 47 first-generation E-Series aircraft and 13 more advanced second-generation E-Series aircraft, making it the largest operator of this series in Europe. In addition, KLM Cityhopper has orders for 12 E195-E2 aircraft and the right to purchase ten aircraft. During the
ceremony, Warner Rootliep, President of KLM Cityhopper, emphasized the efficiency of E2: "We are very proud that as this new member joins the fleet of KLM Cityhopper, the Embraer E-Series Jet Project has created an important milestone, namely the delivery of the 1700th aircraft. This is also a great moment to celebrate the years of partnership between KLM Cityhopper and Embraer. This E2 aircraft will continue to push us to become one of the leaders in leading the transformation of the aviation industry and move the entire industry in a more sustainable direction." Francisco Gomes, President and CEO of Embraer, Embraer, Neto) said the success of the E-Series aircraft project is mainly due to continuous upgrades and improvements: "We are always looking for ways to make our aircraft products better, including reducing operating costs, extending maintenance intervals, and adopting new technologies. Recently, E2 has been tested and proven to be able to fly with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which makes this series more environmentally friendly and sustainable." In addition, he also mentioned KLM's leading position in the field of environmental protection: "KLM is our best customer representative in making full use of and demonstrating the sustainability of E2."
Embraer's innovative E-Series jets are constantly changing the entire commercial aviation industry. At present, this series of aircraft has received more than 1,900 orders from more than 100 customers around the world, and is spread across more than 80 airlines around the world. With its flexible commercial use, this series of aircraft is highly favored by airlines such as low-cost, branch and trunk lines.