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Embraer E190 E190
The Embraer E190 is a stretched E-Jet seating about 96 to 114 passengers, with a larger wing and more powerful engines than the E170 and E175. It bridges the gap between regional jets and mainline narrowbodies. Too large for most US regional scope rules, it is usually flown by mainline airlines.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- E190
- First flight
- 2004
- Typical cruise
- 447 kt / 514 mph
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Range
- 2,450 nm / 2,819 mi
- Capacity
- 96-114 seats
- Length
- 36.2 m / 119 ft
- Wingspan
- 28.7 m / 94 ft
Engines: 2 x GE CF34-10E turbofans. Family: E-Jet. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
JetBlue has been the largest US E190 operator but is retiring them in favor of the A220-300. Breeze has also flown the E190 and E195, and many business and charter operators use the type.
Main US operators: JetBlue, Breeze Airways, American Airlines (former).
How to recognize a E190
- Long E-Jet body with underwing engines and a rounded nose.
- Larger wing and taller tail than the E175.
- No winglets on the E190 (the E2 version has none either but has bigger engines).
- Four-abreast cabin with long rows of windows.
How it looks on a flight tracker
Cruises at FL330 to FL410 at 410 to 490 kt. Look for JBU and MXY callsigns, plus charter operators.
History
The E190 entered service with JetBlue in 2005, as JetBlue was the launch customer. The re-engined E190-E2 followed in 2018.
Where E190s are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Embraer E190?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Embraer E190 is E190. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the E190 fly?
The Embraer E190 typically cruises at about 447 knots true airspeed (about 514 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the E190 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 41,000 ft.