Embraer's sleek next-gen turboprop aims for E-jet comfort
The 'E3' concept aims to deliver the best of both worlds on short-range regional routes.
By David Flynn, November 2 2020
Embraer says its next-gen turboprop will deliver the "cabin comforts" of the company's popular E-Jet family when it launches in 2027.
The Brazilian aerospace manufacturer shared concept images of what industry watched have long named the "E3", saying it would have a capacity of 80 to 100 passengers, putting it in the range of the E175 and E190.
Turboprop aircraft are typically used on short-range regional flights.
Rodrigo Silva e Souza, Vice-President of Marketing for Embraer Commercial Aviation, indicated the company is seeking "business partners" to produce the turboprop which would come close to a joint venture.
In January of this year, industry publication Flight Global reported that Embraer’s then- commercial aviation CEO John Slattery said the company was two years through a three-year study into a potential new turboprop.
David Flynn is the Editor-in-Chief of Executive Traveller and a bit of a travel tragic with a weakness for good coffee, shopping and lychee martinis.
09 May 2020
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Someone in the forum was commenting that the VA was having issues with maintenance of Embraer airframe, hopefully the manufacturer have made it easier for the airlines
Qantas
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Good to see the worthy grandchild or is it great grandchild of the Bandeirante from the 1970s and 80s. It was very common in the pacific and grass strips.
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REX is going to need something to replace the SAAB's
04 Dec 2013
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At 80-100 pax, it will be far too large to replace the Saabs. Possibly bigger even than a Q400.
At the moment the only thing that works to replace a Saab 340 is another Saab 340.
04 Nov 2020
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Great news, will give ATR & Bombardier a run for their money.
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