Embraer 190

What is the Embraer 190?

The Embraer 190 is a twin-engine regional jet built by Embraer of Brazil. It is the stretched, larger-capacity member of the first-generation E-Jet family, sitting above the E170 and E175 and below the E195.

Typical seating is 96 passengers in a two-class layout, and the maximum is 114. The full specification table for the aircraft is on this page, and the sections below explain the numbers and the story behind them.

How the Embraer 190 was developed

The E190 first flew on 12 March 2004, a few days before the smaller E170 entered service. JetBlue launched the program by ordering 100 E190s in April 2003, and took its first delivery in 2005.

Airlines wanted something bigger than a 50-seat regional jet but cheaper to run than a full-size narrowbody. The E190 filled that gap with a cabin that is 9 ft 0 in · 2.74 m wide.

Design and cabin

The fuselage is 118 ft 11 in · 36.24 m long and the wing span is 94 ft 3 in · 28.72 m. Two General Electric CF34-10E turbofans hang under the wings.

Two pilots fly it, using a Honeywell Primus Epic glass cockpit. The cabin is laid out four abreast, so there is no middle seat.

Explaining the numbers

The listed range of 2,450 nm · 2,820 mi · 4,540 km is the figure for the base model. The long-range LR version raised maximum takeoff weight by 2,510 kg (5,530 lb), and the AR added another 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) and about 50 nm of range.

Speed is quoted two ways. Maximum speed is Mach 0.82, or 470 kt · 541 mph · 870 km/h.

Normal cruise is Mach 0.78, or 447 kt · 514 mph · 828 km/h.

The takeoff distance of 6,900 ft · 2,100 m is measured at maximum weight, at sea level in standard conditions. Airlines flying shorter sectors at lighter weights use far less runway.

Variants

The base E190 comes in STD, LR and AR versions that differ mainly in weight and range. The E190-E2 is a separate second-generation aircraft with its own type certificates, issued in February 2018.

The Lineage 1000 is a business jet built on the E190 structure, with seating for up to 19 and far more range than the airliner. It was FAA certified on 7 January 2009.

A freighter conversion, the E190F, first flew in April 2024. It carries a payload of 23,600 lb (10,700 kg) and entered commercial service in March 2026 with Bridges Air Cargo.

Production and operators

Embraer built 568 first-generation E190s. The last new one was delivered in September 2020, after which the E190-E2 took over.

The five largest E190 operators listed by Wikipedia are Alliance Airlines (64), Aeroméxico Connect (37), Tianjin Airlines (35), Airlink (29) and KLM Cityhopper (28).

JetBlue, the launch customer, retired its E190s in September 2025 and moved to the Airbus A220-300.

Frequently Asked Questions

What airlines use the Embraer 190?

The largest E190 operators are Alliance Airlines, Aeroméxico Connect, Tianjin Airlines, Airlink and KLM Cityhopper. Others have included Air Canada, American Airlines, Azul and Finnair. JetBlue, the launch customer, retired its fleet in September 2025.

How many passengers does the Embraer 190 carry?

Typical seating is 96 passengers in two classes, split 8 in first and 88 in economy. The maximum is 114 seats in a single-class layout.

How far can the Embraer 190 fly?

The base E190 has a range of 2,450 nm · 2,820 mi · 4,540 km.

Is the Embraer 190 still in production?

No. Embraer delivered the last first-generation E190 in September 2020, after building 568. The E190-E2 is the current version.

What is the difference between the E190 and the E190-E2?

The E190-E2 is a second-generation aircraft with its own type certificates, while the E190 is the original. They are separate designs, and AeroCorner covers the newer one on its own page.