Embraer’s E195-E2, the largest member of the E-Jet family, has achieved a significant milestone with the issuance of its Type Certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This achievement follows the certification of the E190-E2 received from CAAC during the Zhuhai Air Show in November 2023. Embraer’s recent 20-Year Market Outlook, published in June 2023, predicts robust growth in the Asia Pacific region, including China, with an annual increase of 4.4% in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) over the next two decades. The report underlines the demand for versatile aircraft in the up-to-150-seat segment, complementing narrow-body aircraft, and addressing China’s need for flexibility in air travel options.
“We’re excited to now have both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 certified by CAAC, paving the way for sales in the Chinese market,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Our team in China is actively working with potential customers and making good progress. There are significant opportunities for the E2 in China, which offers complementary capacity to China’s indigenous ARJ21 and C919 aircraft; combined, they provide flexible, efficient, and eco-friendly options for Chinese airlines, meeting the demand of the world’s fast-growing air transportation market,” he further added.