Embraer 175 Long Wing

Twin Jet· 509 globally registered

The Embraer E175 is the largest and most successful member of the E-Jet family, a Brazilian-built regional jet that redefined comfort and economics in the 70-88 seat segment when it entered service in 2005. The E75L designation specifically denotes the long-range variant, which extends maximum range to 2,200 nautical miles and has become the workhorse of U.S. regional carriers operating under major airline brands. With its 2-2 cabin layout, full-height overhead bins, and stand-up headroom, the E175 was the first regional jet to offer a mainline-like passenger experience, eliminating the claustrophobic feel of earlier 50-seat CRJs and ERJs. Powered by twin General Electric CF34-8E turbofans producing 14,200 pounds of thrust each, the type cruises at Mach 0.78 and can operate from runways as short as 5,000 feet, making it ideal for both short hops and longer thin routes that can't fill a narrowbody. The E175's success stems partly from U.S. scope clause restrictions that cap regional jets at 76 seats, a limit the aircraft fits perfectly while offering far superior passenger appeal than older 50-seaters. Republic Airways, SkyWest, and other regional operators have made it their backbone aircraft for American, United, and Delta Connection flying. The type's reliability, dispatch rate above 99.5 percent, and commonality with the smaller E170 have made it one of the most profitable regional jets ever built, with over 700 delivered and production continuing into 2024. SkyMeter has tracked 14,829 flights across 694 airframes and 9 operators, with SKYWEST AIRLINES INC the largest observed operator.