Embraer Airliners Explained: E175, E175-E2, E190-E2 and E195-E2 (2026)

Embraer, from Brazil, builds the E-Jet family of small airliners. Its E-Jets, flown since 2004, are a common sight at airports from New York to Amsterdam, and the new E2 generation brings bigger wings, geared turbofan engines and lower fuel burn. In this guide we explain every Embraer airliner in 2026, with the same facts for each: seats, range, engines, cockpit and who flies it.

Quick answer: Embraer offers the E195-E2 (up to 146 seats, 3,000 nm), the E190-E2 (up to 114 seats, 2,950 nm) and the first-generation E175 (up to 88 seats), which US regional airlines still buy. The smaller E175-E2 has flown, but its development was paused in 2022.

Embraer Airliners at a Glance

Sources: Embraer spec sheets for the E195-E2, E190-E2, E175 and E175-E2; engines, dates and E175-E2 seats from Wikipedia: E-Jet E2 and Wikipedia: E-Jet family.

Embraer: The Company in Brief

Embraer was founded in Brazil in 1969 and is based in São José dos Campos. Besides airliners it builds business jets and military aircraft (see our guide to Embraer business jets). Wikipedia says the first E-Jet flew on 19 February 2002 and LOT Polish Airlines flew the first commercial E-Jet flight, with an E170, on 17 March 2004. By the third quarter of 2026, 1,771 first-generation E-Jets had been delivered.

Sources: Wikipedia: E-Jet family; Wikipedia: E-Jet E2 family.

Why Passengers Like E-Jets: No Middle Seats

Every E-Jet and E2 has a four-abreast cabin, two seats on each side of the aisle, so nobody gets a middle seat. Wikipedia lists a seat width of 46 cm (18.3 in) for the E2. Embraer says the E2 cabin is designed to feel like a widebody, with Wi-Fi, streaming entertainment and space for personal devices.

1. Embraer E195-E2: The Biggest Embraer

The E195-E2 is the largest aircraft Embraer has built, with up to 146 seats and a range of 3,000 nm with a full load. Embraer says it burns 29% less fuel than previous-generation E-Jets, thanks to its high-aspect-ratio wings, fourth-generation fly-by-wire and new engines. Wikipedia says it first flew on 29 March 2017, was certified on 15 April 2019 and was first flown by Azul in Brazil, with 464 ordered and 182 delivered by October 2026.

E195-E2 specifications

Sources: Embraer E195-E2 spec sheet and E195-E2 page; engines, dimensions, dates and orders from Wikipedia.

Best for: airlines replacing older 100 to 150 seat jets on routes of up to about 6 hours. Its closest rival is the Airbus A220-300; see our A220-300 vs E195-E2 comparison.

2. Embraer E190-E2: The First E2

The E190-E2 was the first E2 to fly. It seats 97 to 114 and flies 2,950 nm with a full load, almost as far as the E195-E2. Wikipedia says it first flew on 23 May 2016, was certified on 28 February 2018 and entered service with Norway’s Widerøe on 24 April 2018, and flight tests showed 17.3% lower fuel burn than the E190.

E190-E2 specifications

Sources: Embraer E190-E2 spec sheet; engines, dimensions, dates and orders from Wikipedia.

Best for: airlines that need range and short-runway performance with around 100 seats.

3. Embraer E175: The US Regional Workhorse

The E175 is the first-generation E-Jet that is still in production, and it is widely flown by US regional airlines, including for American Eagle (pictured). Wikipedia says US regional airlines are restricted from operating the newer E2 by scope clause limits in pilot contracts, so the E175 keeps selling. It seats 76 in two classes, 78 in one class or up to 88 at high density, and flies 2,150 to 2,200 nm with a full load.

E175 specifications

Sources: Embraer E175 spec sheet; engines and dimensions from Wikipedia: E-Jet family.

Best for: US regional routes of up to about 4 to 5 hours under pilot scope rules.

4. Embraer E175-E2: Flown, Then Paused

The E175-E2 is the new-generation version of the E175, with up to 90 seats, Pratt & Whitney PW1700G engines and 2,000 nm of range. Wikipedia says it first flew on 12 December 2019, but in February 2022 Embraer halted its development for three years; Wikipedia gives expected deliveries of around 2027 to 2028 at the earliest. Embraer still publishes its specifications: a maximum take-off weight of 44,600 kg (98,120 lb), Mach 0.82 and a 41,000 ft ceiling.

Sources: Embraer E175-E2 spec sheet; status from Wikipedia: E-Jet E2 family.

Which Embraer Airliner Fits Which Job?

Embraer vs Its Rivals

The E195-E2’s main rival is the Airbus A220 family, which began life as Bombardier’s CSeries. For turboprops on shorter routes, see our turbofan vs turboprop guide.

Pros and Cons of Embraer Airliners

Pros

• No middle seats: two seats on each side of the aisle
• The E195-E2 burns 29% less fuel than older E-Jets, Embraer says
• Long range for their size: up to 3,000 nm
• A proven family, with 1,771 first-generation E-Jets delivered

Cons

• US scope clauses keep the E2 out of the biggest regional market
• The E175-E2 is on hold
• Smaller than Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies, so fewer seats per flight

Key Takeaways

• Embraer builds the E175 and the new-generation E190-E2 and E195-E2; the E175-E2 is paused.
• The E195-E2 seats up to 146 and flies 3,000 nm with a full load.
• All E-Jets have a 2-2 cabin with no middle seats.
• US pilot scope clauses keep the older E175 in production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Featured image: FlyingFuel graphic using a photo of a KLM Cityhopper Embraer E195-E2 at Berlin Brandenburg by MarcelX42, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.