Embraer ERJ family

{{short description|Regional jet airliner family}}  {{Infobox aircraft | name = ERJ family<br />(ERJ 135 / ERJ 140 / ERJ 145) | image = Embraer_ERJ-145LU,_Air_France_(Regional_Compagnie_Aerienne)_JP6914566.jpg | caption = An Air France Régional ERJ-145 | type = Regional jet | national_origin = Brazil | manufacturer = Embraer | designer = | first_flight = 11 August 1995 | introduction = 6 April 1997 | status = In service | primary_user = CommuteAir | more_users = {{plainlist| * Piedmont Airlines * Airlink * JSX }} | produced = 1992–2020<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-06|title=Embraer delivers very last ERJ|url=https://www.aerotelegraph.com/en/end-production-embraers-last-erj-has-been-delivered-to-germany|access-date=2020-07-22|website=aeroTELEGRAPH|language=en-US}}</ref> <br>2003–2016 (China) | number_built = 1,231 | developed_from = Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia | variants = Embraer E/P/R-99<br />Embraer Legacy 600 }}

The '''Embraer ERJ family''' (for '''Embraer Regional Jet''') are regional jets designed and produced by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. The family includes the '''ERJ 135''' (37 passengers), '''ERJ 140''' (44 passengers), and '''ERJ 145''' (50 passengers), as well as the Legacy 600 business jet and the R-99 family of military aircraft.

Development of the ERJ 145 was launched in 1989. Its early design took the form of a turbofan-powered stretch of the existing turboprop-powered EMB 120 Brasilia regional aircraft. After the project was temporarily suspended in 1990, work on a revised configuration was undertaken during the early 1990s. While retaining the three-abreast seating of the Brasilia, the twinjet featured a new swept wing and is powered by two rear-fuselage-mounted Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofans for a range up to {{convert|2,000|nmi|lk=in|abbr=~}}. By the time of its maiden flight on 11 August 1995, Embraer had garnered 18 firm orders, 16 options and 127 letters of intent for the type. On 10 December 1996, the ERJ 145 received its type certificate; it entered revenue service with ExpressJet Airlines on 6 April 1997.

Embraer prioritised the rapid expansion of the family, leading to the introduction of the shortened ERJ 135 and ERJ 140 in 1999. The ERJ series' primary competition came from the similarly sized Bombardier CRJ100/200 regional jets. In December 2002, Embraer entered a partnership with the Chinese aerospace manufacturer Harbin Aircraft Industry Group to jointly produce the ERJ 145 in Harbin, China; this production line was shuttered in 2016 after producing 41 aircraft. Overall production of the type was terminated in 2020, by which point 1,231 aircraft were built. By this point, the ERJ family had been eclipsed by the newer and more advanced E-Jet family.

== Development == === Background and early design === The ERJ 145 was designed for a perceived new market for regional jet aircraft, where the increased speed, comfort and passenger appeal would outweigh the inherent fuel economy of the turboprop aircraft which were in service and in development.<ref name=resende>[http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S1678-58782004000400004&script=sci_arttext Resende, O.C. The evolution of the aerodynamic design tools and transport aircraft wings at Embraer, J. Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. & Eng. vol.26 no.4 Rio de Janeiro Oct./Dec. 2004] Retrieved 8 November 2015.</ref>

thumb|The original EMB 145 Amazon design with a straight wing and overwing engines

The 45–48 seat EMB 145, nicknamed Amazon, was launched at the Paris Air Show in 1989 as an {{convert|18|ft|adj=on}} stretch of the EMB 120 Brasilia developed for US$150 million plus $50 million for training and marketing, one third the cost of the cancelled Short Brothers FJX project.<ref name=Flight24June1989 /> Its $11 million unit cost would have been $3 million less than the Canadair CRJ.<ref name=Flight24June1989 /> The jet was anticipated to be able to travel at {{convert|400|knots}}, equipped with the CFE738, Lycoming ALF 502 or Rolls-Royce/Allison AB580 turbofan engines, with the model to be selected in the summer of 1989.<ref name=Flight24June1989 /> It was targeted for a late 1992 introduction with six produced, then ramping to 60 per year by 1995.<ref name=Flight24June1989 /> It aimed for half of a market for 1,000 aircraft with break-even after twelve years with 400 sold.<ref name=Flight24June1989>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1989/1989%20-%201972.html |title = Embraer launches regional jet |magazine = Flight International |date = 24 June 1989 |page = 6}}</ref>

Keeping 75% of the Brasilia parts and systems, the EMB 145 Amazon aimed for a 1991 first flight.<ref name=Flight1july1989 /> The stretch resulted from two {{convert|11|ft|adj=on}} plugs of the {{convert|7|ft|6|in|adj=on}} diameter fuselage in the front and behind the redesigned {{convert|538|ft2|adj=on}} wing.<ref name=Flight1july1989 /> Its supercritical airfoil with a 14% root thickness had its chord extended at the leading edge with a slight sweepback, increased aspect ratio and winglets.<ref name=Flight1july1989 /> The overwing podded engines were expected to generate {{convert|6,400|lbf|kN}} of thrust.<ref name=Flight1july1989 /> Designed for {{cvt|500|-|600|nmi}} stages, up to {{cvt|1400|nmi}} with a reduced payload, it had a {{cvt|36375|lb|kg|-1}} maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and a {{cvt|{{#expr:30970-9925}}|lb|kg}} operating empty weight.<ref name=Flight1july1989>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1989/1989%20-%202061.html |title = Amazon lines up |magazine = Flight International |date = 1 July 1989 |page = 19}}</ref>

=== Engine selection === thumb|AE3007 Turbofan

In early 1990, no engine supplier willing to share the risk of the $250 million development was yet selected.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1990/1990%20-%200299.html |title = FAMA delays Embraer CBA-123 |date = 7 February 1990 |magazine = Flight International |page = 39}}</ref> The Allison GMA3007 (later renamed the Rolls-Royce AE 3007) was selected in March 1990, with a maximum 40 kN (7,100 lbf) take-off thrust and growth capability to {{cvt|45|kN|lbf}}, first flight was then due in September 1991.<ref name=Flight14mar1990 /> Rolls-Royce could participate in the fan and low-pressure turbine, its original responsibility on the RB.580 joint development.<ref name=Flight14mar1990>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1990/1990%20-%200671.html |date = 14 March 1990 |title = Allison to power Embraer 145 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref> By May, it had 296 commitments from 19 operators, and was seeking external finance.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1990/1990%20-%201242.html |title = Embraer sees EMB.145 options grow |date = 2 May 1990 |page = 14 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref> In June, maiden flight was expected by the end of 1990 before mid-1993 deliveries for $11.5 million each, cabin pressurisation was increased to {{cvt|0.55|bar|psi}} from the Brasilia {{cvt|0.48|bar|psi}}.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1990/1990%20-%201702.html |title = Regional aircraft directory |date = 13 June 1990 |page = 68 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref>

Following the engine selection, design was revised: length decreased from {{cvt|27.08|to|26.74|m|ft}}, span increased from {{cvt|22.37|to|22.49|m|ft}}, aspect ratio to 9.3 from 9.2.<ref name=Flight27June1990 /> MTOW rose from {{cvt|16,500|to|18,500|kg|lb}}, basic operating weight from {{cvt|9,560|to|10,940|kg|lb}}, maximum fuel from {{cvt|3,900|to|4,210|kg|lb}} and payload from {{cvt|4,500|to|5,160|kg|lb}};<ref name=Flight27June1990 /> wing loading increased from {{cvt|330|to|370|kg/m2}}, time-to-climb to FL400 gained 5 min to 30 min and maximum cruise rose from {{convert|405|to|428|kn|km/h|abbr=on}} at FL360.<ref name=Flight27June1990 /> The first delivery in 1993 was slated to Comair, which ordered 60.<ref name=Flight27June1990>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1990/1990%20-%201820.html |title = Allison improves Embraer's 145 |date = 27 June 1990 |page = 22 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref> In November 1990, a major reduction in Brazilian government spending, which held 61% of its voting share, resulted in Embraer laying off 32% of its 12,800 employees and suspending development of the EMB''' '''145 for six months.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1990/1990%20-%203332.html |title = Workforce cut as Embraer suspends EMB-145 plan |date = 7 November 1990 |page = 4 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref>

=== Revised design === thumb|Revised design with swept wing and underwing engines

In March 1991, a revised configuration started wind tunnel testing: the quarter chord wing sweep increased to 22.3° with underslung engines for lower aerodynamic drag. This reduced the span by almost {{cvt|2|to|20.5|m}}, reducing its aspect ratio from 9.3 to 8.4 and wing area from {{cvt|50|to|47|m2}}. The semi-monocoque wing has two main and one auxiliary spar and holds {{convert|4,500|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of fuel, it has double-slotted fowler flaps and spoilers. To accommodate the underwing engines, the landing gear is longer, allowing using jetways, and the fuselage was lengthened from {{cvt|25.8|to|26|m}}.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1991/1991%20-%200700.html |date = 27 March 1991 |title = Embraer tests new 145 as Vector takes to air |first = Guy |last = Norris |page = 18 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref>

During June 1991, the Brazilian Government loaned $600 million to Embraer and in July the programme was re-evaluated while tooling was 80% complete.<ref name=Flight6nov1991 /> By November 1991, Embraer was still looking for partners to share the risk of the $350 million project, hoping to obtain Government approval by the end of the year.<ref name=Flight6nov1991 /> Sold at $12 million with an all-digital cockpit and {{cvt|31.8|kN|lbf}} engines, it had letters of intent for 337 units.<ref name=Flight6nov1991 /> The scheduled date for the first flight slipped to 1992 and certification for late 1993.<ref name=Flight6nov1991>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1991/1991%20-%202898.html |date = 6 November 1991 |title = Regional aircraft directory |page = 44 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref>

=== Definitive design === thumb|ERJ 145 planform view thumb|Three-abreast cabin

After re-evaluation late in 1991, the layout was again revised with two rear-fuselage-mounted engines, and a Mach 0.8 cruise speed would be tested in the wind tunnel.<ref name=Flight10jun1992 /> Seat pitch is {{cvt|79|cm}}. A further stretch to 50–55 passengers is limited by a 12° rotation angle.<ref name=Flight10jun1992 /> Embraer continued to look for partners to share the $350 million development as first flight was expected for late 1994.<ref name=Flight10jun1992>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1992/1992%20-%201488.html |title = Regional airliner directory |magazine = Flight International |date = 10 June 1992 |page = 72}}</ref> In December 1994, Embraer was privatised for 80% to Brazilian and US investors while 20% was kept by the Brazilian Government.<ref name=Flight23aug1995 />

The definitive ERJ 145 first flew on August 11, 1995, with 18 firm orders, 16 options and 127 letters of intent.<ref name=Flight23aug1995 /> A 1,300h flight-test programme for the prototype and three pre-series aircraft (excluding two ground-test airframes) was planned within 13 months for certification in the third quarter of 1996, before deliveries in the fourth quarter of 1996 to launch customer Flight West.<ref name=Flight23aug1995 /> The $14.5 million aircraft is developed with risk-sharing partners including Spain's Gamesa producing the wing; Chile's Enaer for the tail; and the USA's C&D Interiors equipping the cabin.<ref name=Flight23aug1995 /> The standard maximum ramp weight is {{cvt|19,300|and|20,300|kg}} for the extended-range, it is fitted with Honeywell Primus 1000 integrated avionics.<ref name=Flight23aug1995>{{cite news |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1995/1995%20-%202396.html |title = Embraer flies EMB-145 |date = 23 August 1995 |magazine = Flight International |page = 5}}</ref>

The estimated $300 million development cost is divided between Embraer for 34%, risksharing partners for 33% (including Belgium's SONACA supplying centre and rear fuselage sections, doors, engine pylons and wing leading-edges), long-term loans from Brazilian development-funding institutions for {{#expr:100-34-33-10}}% and participating suppliers for 10%.<ref name=Flight18oct1995 /> On both 370 km (200 nm) hubfeeder and 1,100 km hub-bypass sectors, the EMB145 was expected to offer lower operating costs than the similarly priced Saab 2000 high-speed turboprop and the CRJ.<ref name=Flight18oct1995>{{cite news |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1995/1995%20-%203016.html |title= Brazil's budget jet |date= 18 October 1995 |page= 59 |magazine = Flight International |first = Graham |last = Warwick }}</ref> Its $15 million price was $4 million lower than the CRJ.<ref>{{cite magazine |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1996/1996%20-%202082.html |date = 21 August 1996 |title = Embraer claims US launch customer |first = Doug |last = Cameron |magazine = Flight International |page = 6}}</ref>

The Flight Test campaign took four aircraft: S/N 801, PT-ZJA, S/N 001, PT-ZJB, S/N 002, PT-ZJC and S/N 003, PT-ZJD. Only S/N 003 was fitted with passenger seats and had no FTI (flight test instrumentation) and was used for functional and reliability tests.

In July 1996, its certification was targeted for October, and the unit cost was then forecast to be US$15 million.<ref name=Flight3jul1996 /> The first delivery was planned for late November, while 29 aircraft were to be produced in 1997, 38 in 1998 and at least 48 per year thereafter.<ref name=Flight3jul1996 /> Its MTOW could be raised from the standard {{cvt|19,200|to|20,600|kg}} for an Enhanced Range version.<ref name="Flight3jul1996">{{cite magazine |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1996/1996%20-%201665.html?search=emb-145 |title = Basic appeal |quote = The EMB-145 is not an innovative aircraft, but Embraer's attention to basics makes it pleasant to fly. |first = Peter |last = Henley |date = 3 July 1996 |page = 29 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref> Flight tests allowed to increase its cruise speed to Mach 0.78 from 0.74, and showed fuel economy was 7% better than predicted.<ref>{{cite magazine |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1996/1996%20-%201697.html |title = Embraer increases EMB-145 cruise speed |date = 10 July 1996 |page = 3 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref> Before the Summer 1996 Farnborough Airshow, Embraer held 62 firm orders and 218 options.<ref>{{cite magazine |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1996/1996%20-%202238.html |date = 28 August 1996 |title = Regional rivalry |quote= The Embraer EMB-145's Farnborough debut will help to focus attention on regional airliners. |first = Max |last = Kingsley-Jones |page = 90 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref> Continental Express then purchased 25 EMB145s and took 175 options.<ref>{{cite magazine |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1996/1996%20-%202414.html |date = 11 September 1996 |title = Continental lifts Embraer into regional record book |page = 10 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref> More than 50 seats would need a wider fuselage for four-abreast seating, an enlarged wing and a more powerful turbofan.<ref>{{cite magazine |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1996/1996%20-%202494.html |title = Embraer evaluates next regional developments |date = 18 September 1996 |page = 14 |magazine = Flight International }}</ref>

On 10 December 1996, type certification was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing the type for operational use in North America.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/73e44d0f81c17fe486257ed20066bfb1/$FILE/T00011AT_Rev_31.pdf |title = Type Certificate data sheet T00011AT |date = 28 September 2015 |publisher = FAA |access-date = 8 January 2018 |archive-date = 15 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161115140930/http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/73e44d0f81c17fe486257ed20066bfb1/$FILE/T00011AT_Rev_31.pdf |url-status = dead }}</ref>

Embraer delivered 892 units of all variants through 2006, and predicted that another 102 units would be delivered in the 2007–2016 time period.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://aviationweek.com/awin/embraer-ERJ-135140145-4 |title = Embraer ERJ 135/140/145 |magazine = Aviation Week & Space Technology |date = 2007-10-29 |page = 66 |url-access = subscription}}</ref>

=== Production in China === During December 2002, Embraer entered a partnership with the Chinese aerospace manufacturer Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, resulting in the creation of ''Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry'', a joint venture company, to locally produce the ERJ 145 in Harbin for the Chinese market. The assembly line was sized to produce a maximum of 24 aircraft per year, assembling complete knock down kits prepared by Embraer at its facilities overseas.<ref name="crane 17" /> During February 2004, the first delivery of a Chinese-assembled ERJ 145 took place; two months later, China Southern took delivery for two of the locally-built ERJ145s.<ref>{{cite press release |url = https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040629006002/en/China-Southern-Takes-Delivery-ERJ-145-Regional |title = China Southern Takes Delivery of Two ERJ 145 Regional Jets; Built in China, the Embraer Aircraft Joins China's Largest Fleet |date = 29 June 2004 |publisher = businesswire.com}}</ref>

In April 2009, it was announced that Hainan Airlines had halved its original order for 50 ERJ145s from the joint venture.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/hainan-halves-erj-145-order-under-new-agreement/86240.article |title = Hainan halves ERJ-145 order under new agreement |publisher = flightglobal.com |first = Mary |last = Kirby |date = 2 May 2009}}</ref> By April 2011, 41 aircraft had reportedly been produced in China, considerably less than the line's capacity. By this time, the company was undertaking changes to facilitate the local production of the similar Embraer Legacy 650 business jet as well.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.flightglobal.com/embraers-harbin-erj-145-plant-to-switch-to-business-jets/99339.article |title = Embraer's Harbin ERJ-145 plant to switch to business jets |publisher = flightglobal.com |first = Ghim-Lay |last = Yeo |date = 12 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="crane 17">Crane et al. 2014, p. 17.</ref> In March 2016, the final delivery of aircraft produced by the joint venture took place. Two months later, the discontinuation of the local assembly initiative was announced; it was reported that in excess of 40 ERJ 145 and five Legacy 650s has been completed by this point.<ref>{{cite news |last1 = Trautvetter |first1 = Chad |title = Embraer To Close Legacy 650 Assembly Facility in China |url = http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2016-06-06/embraer-close-legacy-650-assembly-facility-china |publisher = AINonline |date = 6 June 2016}}</ref>

=== Shortened versions === thumb|The ERJ 145 with the ERJ 135 at Farnborough in July 2000

Embraer has introduced two shortened versions of the ERJ145. All three aircraft share the same crew type rating, allowing pilots to fly any of the three aircraft without the need for further training.

The ERJ''' '''140 is {{convert|1.42|m|ft}} shorter, seating 44 passengers, and has 96% parts commonality with the ERJ145. The only significant changes are a shorter fuselage, a slightly derated engine and an increased range. The ERJ140 was designed with fewer seats in order to meet the needs of some major United States airlines, which have an agreement with the pilots' union to limit the number of 50-seat aircraft that can be flown by their affiliates. At launch, Embraer estimated the cost of an ERJ140 to be approximately US$15.2 million. The estimated cost of development of the ERJ140 was US$45 million.

The ERJ 135 is {{convert|3.54|m|ft}} shorter, seating 37 passengers, and has 95% parts commonality with the ERJ145. The first ERJ 135 entered service in 1999.

== Design == The Embraer ERJ family is a series of twin-engine regional jets. The ERJ family retains a relatively high level of commonality with the Embraer Legacy 600 business jet; the principal difference being the addition of winglets and additional fuel tanks as standard on the latter.<ref name="inthq march2021" /> The airframe is composed of stretched, machined and chemically milled aluminium, with CFRP for moving parts, GFRP for fairings and sidewalls, kevlar for leading edges and Nomex honeycomb-CFRP/GFRP sandwiches for floors.<ref name=Flight18oct1995 />

The EMB145 family is generally powered by a pair of Rolls-Royce AE 3007 series turbofan engines. Each engine has a bypass ratio of 5:1 and can generate up to 8,917 lbf of thrust. The engines are controlled by a dual Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) arrangement, which is capable of controlling virtually all aspects of the engine and sending engine data to be displayed on the engine-indicating and crew-alerting system (EICAS) for the flight crew.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}

thumb|The flight deck of an Embraer EMB-135BJ, 2008

The ERJ 145 family initially shared its cockpit layout with that of the aborted CBA123.<ref name="eden 204" /> It is equipped with the Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite.<ref name="eden 205">Eden 2016, p. 205.</ref> This provides an electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) that comprises five monitors; from left to right, these consists of a Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD), Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS), Multi-Function Display (MFD) (Co-pilot) and Primary Flight Display (PFD) (Co-pilot). While these are CRT displays as standard, they can be upgraded to LCD counterparts, which are lighter and have additional functionality.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}

In a typical commuter/airliner configuration, the ERJ 145 can accommodate up to 60 seats, although many operators would have fewer seats than this on their selected configuration. Embraer has offered a premium cabin configuration, which seats between 16 and 28 passengers in a more comfortable and spacious arrangement.<ref name="semiprivate 2021" /><ref name="eden 204">Eden 2016, p. 204.</ref> The cabin can accommodate various interiors, these being customisable to fulfil each customer's own requirements.<ref name="bisjet conversion2022" /> The fittings can be suited to various market sectors, from the relatively modest commuter to the more luxury-inclined VIP traveller. It is typical, but not compulsory, for ERJ 135/145 airliners to be configured with an offset aisle.<ref name="bisjet conversion2022" /> Dependent on an individual aircraft's role, overhead bins may be installed; their exclusion gives more headroom but reduces the available storage space for carry-on luggage.<ref name="bisjet conversion2022" />

Embraer has stated that every ERJ 145 is capable of being converted into a semi-private aircraft configuration, and that the conversion process can be performed at Embraer-owned service centers.<ref name="semiprivate 2021">{{cite web |url = https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/cabin-design/embraer-reveals-erj-145-semi-private-cabin-modification.html |title = Embraer reveals ERJ 145 'semi-private' cabin modification |publisher = aircraftinteriorsinternational.com |first = Adam |last = Gavine |date = 28 May 2021}}</ref> Numerous aftermarket companies have also offered their own conversions of ERJ family aircraft, often involving various levels of interior refurbishment, such as the installation of an expanded galley, redesigned lavatories, seat track relocation, at-seat power provision, Wi-Fi, alternative ceilings, LED lighting upgrades, and various storage options.<ref name="bisjet conversion2022">{{cite web |url = https://aviationweek.com/mro/interiors-connectivity/gallery-converting-embraer-erj-aircraft-regional-business-jets |title = Gallery: Converting Embraer ERJ Aircraft From Regional to Business Jets |publisher = aviationweek.com |access-date = 25 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.newunitedgoderich.com/projects/embraer-ERJ135-interior/ |title = Embraer ERJ 135LR – Business Class Commuter Interior |publisher = newunitedgoderich.com |access-date = 25 September 2022}}</ref>

== Operational history == [[File:ExpressJet for United Express - N26141 (8411649253).jpg|thumb|ERJ 145 operated for United Express by ExpressJet Airlines at Dulles International Airport in January 2013]]

In December 1996, the first delivery of the ERJ 145 was made to ExpressJet Airlines (then the regional division of Continental Airlines flying as Continental Express).<ref>{{cite web |url = https://airwaysmag.com/maiden-flight-embraer-erj-145/ |title = 8/11/1995: Maiden Flight of the Embraer ERJ-145 |publisher = Airways Magazine |first = Lee |last = Cross |date = 11 August 2022}}</ref> As a newly established company, ExpressJet chose the ERJ 145 with which to launch its operations; this was achieved in April 1997, the same month that Embraer completed deliveries to the operator.<ref name="inthq march2021" /> Particular value was attached the American market as there was a near-insatiable hunger for regional aircraft at this time, and thus a substantial amount of potential sales to capitalise upon.<ref name="eden 206">Eden 2016, p. 206.</ref>

The ERJ 145 quickly entered service with various other operators throughout the Americas, being particularly popular on high-demand regional routes. However, the type proved to be less successful in the European market allegedly on account of logistical difficulties.<ref name="inthq march2021">{{cite web |url = https://internationalaviationhq.com/2021/03/31/embraer-erj-145-regional/ |title = Embraer ERJ-145: The Best Regional Jet Yet? |publisher = internationalaviationhq.com |first = Alexander |last = Pask |date = 31 March 2021}}</ref> Nonetheless, several European operators did emerge; LOT Polish Airlines operated as many as 14 ERJ145s, while British Regional Airlines also flew the type on behalf of the national flag carrier British Airways.<ref name="eden 2045">Eden 2016, pp. 204-205.</ref>

During the early 2000s, various governments opted to procure the ERJ 145 as dedicated transports for high-ranking officials, amongst some other purposes.<ref name="inthq march2021" /> One such country was Belgium, who operated a pair of ERJ145s for VIP transport, regularly carrying the Belgian prime minister, cabinet members, members of the royal family, or military officials, between 2001 and 2020.<ref name="inthq march2021" />

By the 2020s, various operators had elected to retire their ERJ 145 fleets in favour of newer airliners; they have often been replaced by members of Embraer's E-Jet family. Aircraft formerly used as regional airliners have often been sold on to charter operators.<ref name="inthq march2021" /><ref name="eden 204" /> To capitalise on the growing sector of corporate/private travellers, some customers have elected to acquire secondhand ERJ145s from regional operators and refurbishing them with new interiors with more luxurious fittings to suit their new role.<ref name="inthq march2021" /> As of August 2021, the largest operator of the ERJ 145 is CommuteAir, which serves as ''United Express'' under United Airlines, possessing a fleet of 165 aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web |title = About us |url = https://www.commuteair.com/|access-date = 6 August 2021 |website = CommuteAir {{!}} Regional Airline |language = en-US}}</ref>

During September 1999, the slightly smaller ERJ140 was introduced; it performing its first flight on 27 June 2000, and entering commercial service in July 2001.<ref name="inthq march2021" /> Envoy Air, the regional jet subsidiary of American Airlines flying as American Eagle, operated the majority of the ERJ140s built, including the first to be delivered (''N800AE'') However, Envoy Air opted to withdraw all of their ERJ140 fleet in mid-2020.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} By early 2005, 74 ERJ140s had been delivered; while this model has been marketed as ''ERJ140'', its designation on the company's internal documents and on FAA certification is ''EMB 135KL''. In March 2007, ExpressJet entered into a short-term agreement to operate some regional routes for JetBlue Airways using its ERJ 145 aircraft.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}

In May 2017, the ERJ 135 was leased $33,000 to $43,000 per month (${{#expr:33*12}},000 to ${{#expr:43*12}},000 per year) and the ERJ 145 $38,000 to $55,000 per month (${{#expr:38*12}},000 to ${{#expr:55*12}},000 per year).<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.myairlease.com/resources/fleetstatus |title = myairlease FleetStatus |author = Collateral Verifications LLC |date = May 2017 |access-date = 12 September 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170912144627/http://www.myairlease.com/resources/fleetstatus |archive-date = 12 September 2017 |url-status = dead }}</ref>

== Variants ==

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[[File:Embraer ERJ-135BJ Legacy 600, London Executive Aviation JP6974088.jpg|thumb|The Legacy 600 business jet derivative adds a fuel tank fairing forward of the wing and winglets.]]

=== Civilian models ===

* '''ERJ 135ER''' – Extended Range, although this is the baseline 135 model. Simple shrink of the ERJ145, seating thirteen fewer passengers, for a total of 37 passengers. * '''ERJ 135LR''' – Long Range, increased fuel capacity and upgraded engines. Launch customer: Belgium Air Component. * '''ERJ 140ER''' – Extended Range, although this is the baseline 140 model. Simple shrink of the ERJ145, seating six fewer passengers for a total of 44 passengers. * '''ERJ 140LR''' – Long Range (increased fuel capacity (5,187 kg) and upgraded engines. Launch customer: American Eagle (Envoy). * '''ERJ 145EU''' – Model optimized for the European market. Same fuel capacity as 145LR (4,174 kg) but a lower {{abbr|MTOW|Maximum take-off weight}} 19,990 kg * '''ERJ 145ER''' – Extended Range, although this is the baseline 145 model with 50 seats. Launch customer: ExpressJet Airlines * '''ERJ 145EP''' – Same fuel capacity as 145ER (4,174 kg) but an increased MTOW 20,990 kg. Launch customer: Flybmi. * '''ERJ 145LI''' – Built in China – joint venture with Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation * '''ERJ 145LR''' – Long Range – increased fuel capacity (5,187 kg) and upgraded engines. * '''ERJ 145LU''' – Same fuel capacity as 145LR (5,187 kg) but an increased MTOW 21,990 kg. Launch customer: Luxair. * '''ERJ 145MP''' – Updated version of the 145ER with increased MTOW, increased empty weight, and increased payload with same fuel capacity of the 145ER. Range also slightly increased by 30nm. * '''ERJ 145XR''' – Extra-long Range, numerous aerodynamic improvements, including winglets, strakes, etc. for lower cruise-configuration drag; an aft ventral fuel tank in addition to the two main larger capacity wing tanks (same tanks as in the LR models); increased weight capacity; increased cruise from .78 mach to .80 mach. Launch customer: ExpressJet Airlines. * '''Legacy 600 (EMB 135BJ)''' – Business jet variant based on the ERJ 135. * '''Legacy 650 (EMB 135BJ)''' – Business jet variant based on the Legacy 600 with increased range.

The physical engines are the same (Rolls-Royce AE 3007), however, the FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine/Electronic Control) logic is what differs between the various models in regards to total thrust capability.

The extended range version, the ERJ 145ER, has Rolls-Royce AE 3007A engines rated at 31.3 kN (7,036 lb) thrust, with the option of more powerful AE 3007A1 engines. A, A1, A1P models are mechanically identical but differ in thrust due to variations in FADEC software. The A1E engine, however, has not only new software, but significantly upgraded mechanical components.

The long-range ERJ 145LR aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1 engines which provide 15% more power. The engines are flat rated at 33.1 kN (7,440 lb) thrust to provide improved climb characteristics and improved cruise performance in high ambient temperatures.

The extra-long-range ERJ 145XR aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1E engines. The high performance engines provide lower specific fuel consumption (SFC) and improved performance in hot and high conditions. The engines also yield a higher altitude for one-engine-inoperable conditions."<ref>[http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/erj145/ Aerospace-Technology.com ERJ145]</ref>{{Unreliable source? |reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST |date=July 2016}}

Despite the multiple variants, pilots need only one type rating to fly any variant of the ERJ aircraft. Companies like American Eagle utilizes this benefit with its mixed fleet of ERJ 135ER/LR and ERJ145EP/LR/XR. Shared type-ratings allow operators to utilize a single pilot pool for any ERJ aircraft.

=== Military models === * '''C-99A''' – Transport model * '''EMB 145SA''' (E-99A / E-99M) – Airborne Early Warning model * '''EMB 145RS''' (R-99B) – Remote sensing model * '''EMB 145MP/ASW''' (P-99) – Maritime patrol model * '''EMB 145H''' (Hellenic Air Force) – Airborne Early Warning model * '''EMB 145SM''' (Indian Air Force) – Airborne Early Warning model * '''B.LL.2''' (Royal Thai Navy) – ({{langx|th|บ.ลล.๒}}) designation for the ERJ 135LR.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thai Military Aircraft Designations |url=https://designation-systems.net/non-us/thailand.html |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=designation-systems.net}}</ref>

== Operators ==

=== Civilian operators === As of May 2025, the civilian operators with ten or more ERJs are:

* Piedmont Airlines: 61 (7 parked){{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} * CommuteAir: 53 (1 parked){{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} * JSX: 79 (31 parked){{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} * Airlink: 27{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} * Contour Airlines: 23 (4 parked){{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} * Loganair: 11 (1 parked){{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} * TAR Aerolíneas: 11 (8 parked){{Citation needed|date=September 2024}}

=== Military operators === <gallery mode=packed heights=160> File:EGVA - Embraer 145SA - Hellenic Air Force - 729 (30186004888).jpg|Erieye variant (R-99A) of the Hellenic Air Force with an AESA antenna on top for AEW&C File:Embraer R-99 6750 (9505743118).jpg|Embraer R-99B variant of the Força Aérea Brasileira with a synthetic aperture radar on the side File:EMB-145 FAM 3.jpg|EMB 145 MPA maritime patrol version of the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, without the R-99B side radar </gallery>

{{columns-list|colwidth=15em| ;{{Flagicon|Argentina}} Argentina * Argentinean Air Force<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2024/02/06/coverage-the-new-embraer-erj-140lr-of-the-argentine-air-force-has-arrived-at-el-palomar/?fbclid=IwAR0jXhuqw2kOZ4BBxSgx1PO-TPvlNI4wyaWUVhOzBB5YXG_c4iGKf7l7KkE | title=Coverage - the new Embraer ERJ-140LR of the Argentine Air Force has arrived at el Palomar | date=6 February 2024 }}</ref> ;{{Flagicon|Angola}} Angola * Angolan Air Force ;{{Flagicon|Belgium}} Belgium * Belgian Air Component (operated two ERJ 135 and two ERJ 145 between 2001 and 2020 in passenger transport and VIP roles) ;{{Flagicon|Brazil}} Brazil * Brazilian Air Force * Brazil Federal Police ;{{Flagicon|Colombia}} Colombia * Colombian Air Force * SATENA ;{{CYP}} * Cyprus Air Command ;{{Flagicon|Ecuador}} Ecuador * Ecuadorian Air Force ;{{Flagicon|Greece}} Greece * Hellenic Air Force ;{{Flagicon|India}} India * Indian Air Force (Operates 4 Legacy 600s as VIP transport and 3 ERJ 145 as AEW&CS) * Border Security Force ;{{Flagicon|Mexico}} Mexico * Mexican Air Force ;{{Flagicon|Panama}} Panama *Panamanian Presidential Air Guard ;{{Flagicon|Thailand}} Thailand * Royal Thai Army * Royal Thai Navy<ref name="Embraer5Nov2007PressRelease">{{cite press release |author= |title = Embraer Signs Contracts with the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy |url = http://www.embraer.com/en-US/ImprensaEventos/Press-releases/noticias/Pages/EMBRAER-ASSINA-CONTRATOS-COM-O-EXERCITO-E-COM-A-MARINHA-DA-TAILANDIA.aspx |location = São José dos Campos |publisher = Embraer|date = 5 November 2007 |access-date = 3 December 2008}}</ref> }}

== Accidents and incidents ==

The ERJ 135/140/145 has been involved in 26 aviation accidents and incidents,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/types/Embraer-ERJ-135-140-145/database |title= Accident list: Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 |publisher= Flight Safety Foundation |date= 4 April 2019}}</ref> including 11 hull losses,<ref name=hull-losses>{{cite web |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/types/Embraer-ERJ-135-140-145/losses |title= Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 hull losses |publisher= Flight Safety Foundation |date= 3 April 2019}}</ref> which resulted in zero fatalities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/types/Embraer-ERJ-135-140-145/statistics |title= Embraer 145 Statistics |publisher= Flight Safety Foundation |date= 4 April 2019}}</ref> {{clear}} {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ Hull loss accidents<ref name=hull-losses /> ! Date !! Variant !! Operator !! Location !! Description |- | 11 Feb 1998 || ERJ 145 || ExpressJet for Continental Express || Beaumont, Texas, United States (Jack Brooks Regional Airport) || Crashed on takeoff during a training flight: the left wing stalled after the incorrect application of rudder during a V1 cut maneuver.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief2.aspx?ev_id=20001211X09555&ntsbno=FTW98MA126&akey=1|title = FTW98MA126: Full Narrative}}</ref> |- | 28 Dec 1998 || ERJ 145 || Rio Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais || Curitiba, Brazil (Afonso Pena International Airport) || Excessive descent rate upon landing, causing the fuselage to crack near the tail and drag along the runway.<ref>{{cite press release |url = http://www.dac.gov.br/imprensaing/im2-0199.htm |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050209231838/http://www.dac.gov.br/imprensaing/im2-0199.htm |url-status = dead |archive-date = 9 February 2005 |title = The accident involving the aircraft ERJ-145, Registration PT-SPE |date = 22 January 1999 |publisher = Civil Aviation Department of Brazil}}</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6kVHeUgVkU Flight recorder video of Rio-Sul incident] YouTube. Retrieved July 18, 2007.</ref> |- | 18 Jan 2003 || ERJ 135 || American Eagle Airlines || Columbus, Ohio, United States (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) || Collided with hangar doors during an engine run-up test. |- | 7 Dec 2009 || ERJ 135 || SA Airlink || George, South Africa (George Airport) || When landing in wet weather, the aircraft slid past the aerodrome's fence; the landing gear tyres had evidence of aquaplaning. |- | 5 May 2010 || ERJ 145 || SATENA || Mitú, Colombia (Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport) || |- | 25 Aug 2010 || ERJ 145 || Passaredo Linhas Aéreas || Vitória da Conquista, Brazil (Glauber Rocha Airport) || Crash-landed on approach: touched-down short of the runway and stopped away from the runway.<ref>{{cite web|title=Accident: Passaredo E145 at Vitoria da Conquista on Aug 25th 2010, landed short of runway|url=http://avherald.com/h?article=4301b307&opt=0|work=The Aviation Herald|access-date=28 August 2010|date=26 August 2010}}</ref> |- | 28 Apr 2011 || ERJ 145 || Dniproavia || Moscow, Russia (Sheremetyevo International Airport) ||Skidded off runway after attempted ground loop to slow down. Brake failure was suspected. |- | 4 Sep 2011 || ERJ 145 || Trans States Airlines for United Express || Ottawa, Canada (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) || Slid off the runway upon landing. |- | 4 Mar 2019 || ERJ 145 || CommuteAir for United Express || Presque Isle, Maine, United States (Presque Isle International Airport) || United Express Flight 4933 – pilots misidentified the runway in snow and did not abort the approach due to confirmation bias.<ref>{{cite report |title=National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report |url=https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/99050/pdf |publisher=National Transportation Safety Board |docket=DCA19FA089 |access-date=20 July 2022 |date=12 July 2022}}</ref> |- | 11 Nov 2019 || ERJ 145 || Envoy Air for American Eagle || Chicago, Illinois, United States (O'Hare International Airport) || Slid off the runway upon landing in icy conditions. |- |17 Nov 2025 ||ERJ 145 ||AirJet || Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kolwezi Airport) || Airjet Angola Flight 100 – crashed while attempting to land; aircraft consumed by fire.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Challenge Validation |url=https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/11/17/congo-plane-crash-mining-minister-louis-watom-kabamba-survives-kolwezi/ |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=www.israelhayom.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ranter |first=Harro |title=Accident Embraer ERJ-145LR D2-AJB, Monday 17 November 2025 |url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=561999 |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref> |}

== Specifications == {{Overly detailed|section|nosplit=1|details=per WP:AIRMOS, this section should cover the specifications of only a single variant|date=June 2025}} thumb|Line drawings of ERJ 135 and 145

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;" |- ! Variant ! ERJ 135LR<ref name="E135">{{cite web |url = http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E135_Weights.pdf |title = E135 Weights |publisher = Embraer |date = June 2013 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129013642/http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E135_Weights.pdf |archive-date = 29 November 2014 }}</ref><ref name="E135-2">{{cite web |url = http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E135_Performance.pdf |title = E135 Performance |publisher = Embraer |date = June 2013 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129013650/http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E135_Performance.pdf |archive-date = 29 November 2014 }}</ref> ! ERJ 140LR<ref name="E140">{{cite web |url=http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E140_Weights.pdf |title= E140 Weight |publisher= Embraer |date= June 2013 |url-status= dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129013647/http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E140_Weights.pdf |archive-date= 2014-11-29 }}</ref><ref name="E140-2">{{cite web |url=http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E140_Performance.pdf |title= E140 Performance |publisher= Embraer |date= June 2013 |url-status= dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129013812/http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E140_Performance.pdf |archive-date= 2014-11-29 }}</ref> ! ERJ 145XR<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E145XR_Weights.pdf |title= E145 XR Weight |publisher= Embraer |date= June 2013 |url-status= dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129013637/http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E145XR_Weights.pdf |archive-date= 2014-11-29 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E145XR_Performance.pdf |title= E145 XR Performance |publisher= Embraer |date= June 2013 |url-status= dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924000020/http://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/AircraftPDF/E145XR_Performance.pdf |archive-date= 2015-09-24 }}</ref> |- ! Cockpit crew | colspan=3 | Two |- ! Seating | 37 | 44 | 50 |- ! Length | {{convert|26.34|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | {{convert|28.45|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | {{convert|29.87|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |- ! Wing span | colspan=3 | {{convert|20.04|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |- ! Wing | colspan=3 | {{cvt|51.18|m2}} area, aspect ratio 7.9, supercritical airfoil<ref name="Selig">{{cite web |last1 = Lednicer |first1 = David |title = The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage |url = https://m-selig.ae.illinois.edu/ads/aircraft.html |website = m-selig.ae.illinois.edu |access-date = 16 April 2019}}</ref> |- ! Height | colspan=3 |{{convert|6.76|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |- ! MTOW | {{convert|20,000|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|21,100|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|24,100|kg|lb|abbr=on}} |- ! BOW | {{convert|11,501|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|11,808|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|12,591|kg|lb|abbr=on}} |- ! Max payload | {{convert|4,499|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5,292|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5,909|kg|lb|abbr=on}} |- ! Fuel capacity | colspan=2 | {{cvt|4499|kg|0}} | {{cvt|5973|kg|0}} |- ! Engines (2x) | colspan=2 | AE 3007-A1/3 | AE 3007-A1E |- ! Takeoff Thrust | colspan=2 | 33.71 kN (7,580 lbf) | 39.67 kN (8,917 lbf)<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.easa.europa.eu/system/files/dfu/AE3007_TCDS%20EASA.IM_.E.044%20issue%2004_20150505_1.0.pdf |title = Rolls-Royce AE3007 |work = type certificate data sheet |publisher = EASA |date = 5 May 2015 |access-date = 10 March 2017 |archive-date = 12 March 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170312054024/https://www.easa.europa.eu/system/files/dfu/AE3007_TCDS%20EASA.IM_.E.044%20issue%2004_20150505_1.0.pdf |url-status = dead }}</ref> |- ! Maximum cruise | colspan=2 | {{convert|0.78|Mach|altitude_ft=37000|knots km/h mph|0}} | {{convert|0.8|Mach|altitude_ft=37000|knots km/h mph|0}} |- ! Service ceiling | colspan=3 | {{convert|37,000|ft|m|abbr=on}}{{efn|{{cvt|6100|m|0}} on one engine<ref name=JAWA2000-2001 />}} |- ! Range | {{cvt|1,750|nmi}} | {{cvt|1,650|nmi}} | {{cvt|2,000|nmi}} |} {{notelist}}

; Avionics<ref name=JAWA2000-2001>{{cite book |title = Jane's all the World's Aircraft 2000–01 |editor1-last = Jackson |editor1-first = Paul |year = 2000 |publisher = Jane's Information Group |location = Coulsdon, Surrey, United Kingdom |isbn = 978-0-7106-2011-8 |edition = 91st |pages = 22–24}}</ref> * Primus 1000 colour weather radar * Dual digital ADCs * Dual AHRS * TCAS and GPWS standard with FMS/GPS optional * HUD for Cat III landing from 2000

== See also == {{Portal|Aviation}} {{Aircontent| |related= * Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia * Embraer Legacy 600 * Embraer R-99 and P-99 |similar aircraft= * Bombardier CRJ100/200 * Fairchild Dornier 328JET * VFW-Fokker 614 * Yakovlev Yak-40 * Embraer E-Jet family |sequence= |lists= * List of jet airliners * List of civil aircraft |see also = }}

== References == {{Reflist}}

== Sources == * Crane, Keith., Jill E. Luoto, Scott Warren Harold, David Yang, Samuel K. Berkowitz, and Xiao Wang. "The Effectiveness of China's Industrial Policies in Commercial Aviation Manufacturing". ''Rand Corporation'', 2014. ISBN 0-8330-8584-0. * Eden, Paul E. "The World's Most Powerful Civilian Aircraft." ''Rosen Publishing Group'', 2016. ISBN 1-4994-6589-0.

== External links == {{Commons|Embraer ERJ}} * {{official website|https://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/fleet/erj/}} * {{cite web |url = http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=198 |work = The International Directory of Civil Aircraft |first = Gerard |last = Frawley |via = Airliners.net |title = Aircraft Technical Data & Specifications > Embraer ERJ-145}} * {{cite book |last1 = Endres |first1 = Gunter |last2 = Gething |first2 = Mike |year = 2002 |title = Aircraft Recognition Guide |edition = 2nd |location = New York |publisher = Harper Collins |isbn = 0-00-713721-4}} * {{cite magazine |url-access = subscription |url = http://archive.aviationweek.com/issue/20071029#!&pid=62 |title = Commercial transport update – Status of programs |magazine = Aviation Week & Space Technology |date = 29 October 2007 |pages = 63–66}} * {{cite press release |url = http://airforcesreview.com/news-article/2011/02/22/119/Embraer-unveils-the-first-EMB-145-AEWC-for-the-Indian-Government.html |title = Embraer unveils the first EMB-145 AEW&C for the Indian Government |author = Embraer |date = 22 February 2011 |access-date = 8 April 2019 |archive-date = 8 April 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190408075320/http://airforcesreview.com/news-article/2011/02/22/119/Embraer-unveils-the-first-EMB-145-AEWC-for-the-Indian-Government.html |url-status = dead }}

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