Embraer recently passed a landmark in its E-Jet programme when it delivered the 1,500th example of its regional jet family. The Brazilian manufacturer handed over the aircraft, a first-generation E175, to Seattle-based Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air. The aircraft is configured with 12 first class seats, 12 in premium class and 52 in economy. Four more E175s will be delivered to Horizon in 2019, to take its total to 30. Horizon has more than doubled its E175 fleet since introducing the type in 2017. Embraer launched the E-Jets programme 20 years ago this year, with the four different variants (E170, E175, E190 and E195) introduced over a period of several years in the early 2000s. The E175, E190 and E195 have been re-engined with Pratt & Whitney geared turbofans and received airframe and systems improvements in the E-Jets E2 programme, to deliver double-digit reductions in fuel burn and maintenance costs from the first-generation models. The E190-E2 entered service in 2018 with the E195-E2 due to follow this year and the E175-E2 in 2021. Since entry into service, E-Jets have been operated by more than 70 customers in 50 countries.
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