Embraer E190-E2 And E195-E2 Receive CAAS Type Certification

It has been a momentous few months for Embraer, which was capped off with yesterday’s announcement that the E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets have gained type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). This latest certification is good news for Singaporean low-cost carrier Scoot which has nine E190-E2 jets due to start arriving in 2024.

The E2s are globally recognized

It is no surprise that the E2 Jets have gained CAAS type certification as they were certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Brazil’s ANAC some years ago. The E190-E2 gained certification from those regulators in 2018 and was followed by the E195-E2 a year later in 2019.

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On August 22, 2023, Embraer announced that the E195-E2 had been granted its type certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). In November 2022, Embraer brought its E195-E2 TechLion aircraft to the Zhuhai Airshow in China, and somewhat appropriately it was granted type certification by the CAAC in the same month.

Last week, Embraer announced it had gained E195-E2 certification for Steep Approach into London City Airport from EASA. The E190-E2 received the same certification in 2021, so airlines operating at the challenging London City Airport (LCY) can now call on either jet for services at that airport.

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The steep approach to London City Airport and its short runway present unique challenges for pilots and aircraft. The E195-E2 proved its capability in a July 2022 trial flight and easily bettered the airport’s strict noise regulations. The suitability of Embraers at LCY is demonstrably proven, as 85% of all movements are operated by Embraer aircraft.

Scoot is trailblazing in Asia

The range of the E2 jets opens up many new route possibilities for Scoot, but those details are yet to be released, with the aircraft not due until next year. Last week in Singapore, Scoot CEO Leslie Thng told selected reporters, including Simple Flying, that the E190-E2s would be flying regional routes from Singapore to smaller destinations when it made more sense for Scoot to fly those rather than Singapore Airlines.

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In Yesterday’s announcement, Thng said:

“Certification of the E190-E2 and E195-E2 by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore marks a significant milestone for Scoot. It reinforces our commitment to operating a modern and fuel-efficient fleet and brings us a step nearer to offering more travel opportunities to our customers.

“As the first Singaporean carrier to operate the E2s, we look forward to enhancing connectivity in Asia and the further development of Singapore as a hub for regional travel.”

In May, Embraer demonstrated the short runway performance of the E190-E2 in South Korea, landing the aircraft over a runway distance of 1,066 (3,497 feet). The aircraft had 80 passengers onboard and enough fuel for an onward flight to Seoul, and at the time, Embraer said the E190-E2 was the only narrowbody aircraft that could access a 1,200-meter runway (3,937 feet) come rain or shine.

Embraer has worked diligently across Asia-Pacific and China to gain a foothold for the E2 family, and the CAAS certification will certainly support those efforts. The sales effort will also be boosted with the arrival of a new E2 full flight simulator to be used in a joint effort between Embraer and global company CAE. The simulator is based at the Singapore Airlines – CAE Flight Training Centre, visited by Simple Flying last week, located at the SIA Training Centre in Singapore.