Crossover Narrowbody Jets

A selection of photos from the 2019 Aviation Week Photo Contest focusing on commercial narrowbodies.

Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) have partnered to study joint development of a light military transport with a hybrid-electric propulsion. system

Delays in service entry for new-generation engines driving MRO spending as legacy types remain in service.

Flexjet made news at October's NBAA-BACE by placing a $1.4 billion order with Embraer for Praetor 500 and 600 aircraft, as well as Legacy 450 and Phenom 300 midsize jets.

Finnair is asserting that sustainability will be a key driver for its 2020-2025 strategy period, with its long-awaited decision for a new narrowbody fleet as the most significant contributor to the airline’s agenda.

Aerostructures supplier Triumph Group is to cooperate with Embraer to demonstrate a thermoplastic primary structure in flight.

Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, while occupied with shopping its 146-seat E195-E2 jet, is indicating it will consider reentering the turboprop market to meet demand in Latin America.

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer expects the E175-E2 to make its first flight later this year, with an entry into service for the latest member of its new-generation E-Jets family expected at the end of 2021.