IATA E90ICAO E190

Embraer 190

Embraer

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Brazil's efficient narrow-body jet for short-haul routes.

First flight

2004

Category

Narrow-body jet

Seating

96–114 passengers

Range

4,537 km

Engines

Two CFM International CFM56-5E2 (GE CF34-10E) turbofan engines

Status

In service

The Embraer 190 is a twin-engine, narrow-body commercial jet developed by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer as part of its E-Jet family. Launched in the early 2000s, it was designed to bridge the gap between regional jets and larger mainline aircraft, offering airlines a fuel-efficient option for short- to medium-haul routes. The aircraft features a 2-2 seating configuration that eliminates middle seats entirely, improving passenger comfort on regional services. It shares a high degree of commonality with its siblings, the Embraer 170, 175, and 195, reducing training and maintenance costs for operators. The E190 has been widely adopted by airlines worldwide, from low-cost carriers to full-service operators, and remains in active service. Embraer has since developed the next-generation E190-E2 with improved fuel efficiency and updated avionics.

Notable operators

Major operators include JetBlue Airways, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa CityLine, and KLM Cityhopper.

Notable facts

›Part of Embraer's E-Jet family alongside the E170, E175, and E195.
›Features a 2-2 seating layout with no middle seats in any row.
›The E190-E2 successor offers approximately 17% better fuel efficiency per seat.
›JetBlue Airways was one of the largest early customers, ordering the type in 2003.
›The aircraft shares approximately 89% commonality with the Embraer 170 and 175.