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EMBRAER
190 JET Awarded Type Certificate by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA)
Deliveries to begin to U.S. customers
São
José dos Campos, September 5, 2005 – Embraer
announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) issued Friday the type certificate for the 100-seat
EMBRAER 190 airliner, allowing Embraer to start deliveries
to launch-customer JetBlue and General Electric Capital
Aviation Services (GECAS) in the United States.
“Conclusion
of the certification process in the U.S. paves the way for
deliveries to begin in a key market. Since March 2004, the
EMBRAER 170, first in the EMBRAER 170/190 family to start
revenue service in North America, has won over airlines
and passengers for its high levels of comfort and attractive
economics. We are confident the EMBRAER 190 will do the
same,” said Satoshi Yokota, Executive Vice-President
of Engineering and Development.
Issuance
of the type certificate by the U.S. authority came only
three days after Brazil’s Centro Técnico Aeroespacial
(CTA) awarded the EMBRAER 190 type certificate. The European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA) are shortly expected to certify the EMBRAER
190.
The EMBRAER 190 is the third in Embraer’s new four-member
jet family to receive type certification. The EMBRAER 195,
last in the family, is expected to be certified in mid 2006.
The EMBRAER 170/190 family logged 412 firm orders and 373
options as of June 30, 2005.
THE
EMBRAER 170/190 FAMILY
Embraer
is currently developing an entirely new family of aircraft
specifically designed for the commercial aviation market.
The new product line comprises the EMBRAER 170, EMBRAER
175, EMBRAER 190 and EMBRAER 195 jets – seating respectively
up to 78, 86, 108 and 118 passengers.
The high degree of commonality among the family of four
airliners results in exceptional
spare parts and maintenance cost reduction for carriers.
Moreover, cross crew qualification
(CCQ) allows better utilization of resources without the
restrictions normally associated
with mixed-fleet flying.
Each model of the EMBRAER 170/190 family has two under-wing
CF34 General Electric engines which are continually monitored
by a redundant computerized management system called Full
Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). This system optimizes
engine operation during all phases of the flight and, in
turn, reduces fuel consumption and maintenance costs.
Another important feature of the EMBRAER 170/190 program
is the use of fly-by-wire technology for the flight control
systems, similar to that which is deployed on larger commercial
jets and advanced military aircraft.
Each member of the EMBRAER 170/190 family has two main passenger
doors and two
service doors that minimize aircraft turn-around time. All
four aircraft can be configured for single class or dual
class seating.
Another strength of the EMBRAER 170/190 family is the comfort
provided by the doublebubble fuselage design. Unlike other
aircraft of similar seating capacities, this design offers
much more personal space for passengers, particularly at
feet, elbow and shoulder level.
Seats and aisles are the widest among airliners of their
respective aircraft capacity categories. Embraer expects
its new commercial jet family to win a significant share
of the still untapped market for jets in the 70- to 110-seat
range – mainly due to their superior
performance, exceptional cabin comfort and reduced operating
costs.
All four jets are designed to exceed the demanding noise
and emission-related requirements established by the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The EMBRAER 170 received type certification in February
2004. The EMBRAER 175’s certification was awarded in
December of the same year. The EMBRAER 190 made its first
flight in March 2004 and received certification in August
2005. The EMBRAER 195’s first flight was in December
2004 and conclusion of its certification campaign is expected
in mid 2006.
EMB190
roll-out, February 9th, 2004, São José dos
Campos.
EMB190 ready to start operation.
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