Embraer E190-E2 "the Shark" is touring Europe

Starting with 5 September, the Embraer E190-E2 "the Shark" aircraft, indicative of PR-ZGQ, is on a demonstration tour in Europe. It will operate presentation flights in 15 countries in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

At each stop, the aircraft will be exposed and presented to local representatives. The tour started with Warsaw, Poland. He continued with flights to Stockholm, Helsinki, Minsk, Moscow. Currently, the aircraft is in Dushanbe, where it has operated a demonstration flight for about one hour.

Embraer E190-E2 ”the Shark”

Embraer E190-E2 is the latest generation of single-aisle aircraft. It offers a range of approximately 5300 kilometers, with 1000 kilometers in excess of the E190 generation. At the same time, it consumes less fuel with 10% compared to the direct competitor, being A220 (the former Bombardier CSeries).

E190-E2 is currently in commercial operation with Widerøe in Norway. Since April 24 and up to now, 3 E190-E2 Widerøe aircraft have accumulated nearly 2.000 flight hours.

Over the next 20 years, Embraer hopes to sell 2820 new-generation aircraft to European and CIS carriers. The Brazilian manufacturer promises a reliable aircraft, worthy of regional flights, which will contribute to the development of domestic and regional routes.

At Farnborough Airshow 2018, Embraer announced commitments for E2 E-Jets from European customers, such as Helvetic Airways and an undeclared client from Spain. Big, ambitious plans. Let's look at the evolution of the industry in the coming years.