Embraer 195-E2

Twin Jet

The Embraer E195-E2 represents the second generation of Brazil's most successful regional jet family, entering service in 2019 as the largest and most advanced member of the E-Jet E2 series. Stretching to accommodate up to 146 passengers in high-density configuration, the E195-E2 competes directly with the Airbus A220-300 and smaller Boeing 737 variants in the 120-150 seat segment. Embraer achieved a 17.3% reduction in fuel burn per seat compared to the first-generation E195, largely through the adoption of Pratt & Whitney PW1900G geared turbofan engines (the same GTF architecture that powers the A220 and A320neo families) and a redesigned wing with distinctive raked wingtips that improve high-altitude cruise efficiency. The E2 generation introduced fly-by-wire flight controls to the E-Jet line for the first time, replacing the mechanical systems of the original series with full digital authority over all primary flight surfaces. Maximum operating speed remains Mach 0.82 at 320 knots indicated, with a service ceiling of 41,000 feet and a range of 2,600 nautical miles at typical loading, sufficient for transcontinental routes across North America or intra-European networks. The type has found particular success with operators seeking right-sized capacity for thin long-haul routes and high-frequency regional trunk services, where its modern cockpit commonality with the smaller E190-E2 allows efficient fleet management. Porter Airlines launched North American E195-E2 operations in 2022, deploying the type on routes from Toronto and Ottawa to destinations across Canada and the United States, marking a significant fleet expansion beyond the carrier's original all-Dash 8 turboprop operation. The E195-E2's combination of jet speed, competitive operating economics, and ability to serve both major hubs and secondary airports with shorter runways has made it an increasingly popular choice for airlines transitioning from turboprops or replacing aging 50-90 seat regional jets with larger, more efficient equipment. SkyMeter has tracked 1,278 flights across 149 airframes and 3 operators spanning routes, with Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited the largest observed operator.