I went onboard one of Embraer's newest yet worst-selling jets and can't understand why more airlines aren't buying it. See inside the Embraer E195-E2.



The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The E190-E2 and E195-E2 are the most recent aircraft in the family.

The program has only sold 205 aircraft since it was launched eight years ago.

Airlines want the additional range and space of the A 220, which is what Embraer says it offers.

In the past decade, aircraft manufacturers have found success in revitalizing their best-selling aircraft and incorporating new technologies to increase efficiency and performance capabilities.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The A320neo and A330neo families were launched by the two companies. The E2 family was launched by Embraer in order to get existing E190 family customers to upgrade their fleets.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

While both Boeing and Airbus have sold thousands of their re-engined planes, Embraer has not. The first generation of the E190 family earned 740 orders, while the E2 family earned 205.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

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The smaller E190-E2 has only earned 22 firm orders so far, while the larger E195-E2 has earned 183 firm orders. The E-Jet aircraft family is on track to be one of the worst-selling families in the manufacturer's history due to a low order count.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The E195-E2 demonstration aircraft was shown off at the airshow. The E190 family was reimagined by the Brazilian manufacturer.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The E190-E2 family is powered by the same engine as the A320neo family and the A220 aircraft.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The E195-E2 has a top speed of Mach.082 and a reduced fuel burn.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

Each member of the E2 family, including the E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2, has its own unique wing that's designed to improve each aircraft's performance.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

Fly-by-wire technology allowed the horizontal stabilizer to be smaller.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The drag and weight of the aircraft are reduced by smaller control surfaces. A smooth fuselage will reduce drag even more.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

I flew on Breeze Airways for $39 and found it to be cheap and friendly.

A simplified landing gear system can help reduce maintenance costs.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The small changes to the aircraft contribute to a lower fuel burn. The E2's fuel burn per trip is 10% lower than the A220-300's, and the E195-E2 has a similar fuel burn per seat.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The nickname "profit hunter" is on the side of the aircraft because of the cost savings that the company says it can offer.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The cabin of Breeze Airways and JetBlue Airways should be familiar to frequent flyers in the US.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The E195-E2 can seat 146 passengers in a single class economy configuration.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The 2-2 configuration of the cabin means there are no middle seats. The seats are either an aisle or a window seat.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

There are different configurations from 29 inches to 34 inches. Full-service carriers typically offer seats with at least 30 inches of pitch, while ultra-low-cost carriers prefer seats with less legroom.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The slimmer seats make the reduced legroom less noticeable. Recliner capabilities will often be restricted by airlines that offer seats with less than 30 inches of pitch.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

Standard amenities include tray tables and literature pockets.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The seats with higher levels of pitch have more amenities. A seat with 34 inches of legroom has enough space for an adjustment.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

Capacity decreases as seat pitch increases. If the seat pitch is increased by three inches, the number of seats can be reduced to 132.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

Airlines will often charge a premium for extra-legroom seats closer to the front of the plane to make up for lost capacity.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

There are 12 business class seats with 36 inches of pitch, 24 extra-legroom economy class seats with 34 inches of pitch, and 84 economy class seats with 31 inches of pitch in the E195-E2.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

A full-size business class cabin is comparable to those on larger aircraft. The E190-E2 family of aircraft has a new type of business class seat produced by Embraer.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The seat pitch of the 2-2 configuration is at least 51 inches. The E170/190 family aircraft has a 1-2 layout that allows for larger seats.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

There should be room to walk in front of the aisle seat for people in the window seat, so that they don't disturb their fellow passenger. It is the closest thing to aisle access on an E-Jet in a 2-2 configuration.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The recline is quite deep.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

aisle seat travelers can see out of the window.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The staggered seat business class product is currently being used by Air Peace in Nigeria.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The product is the first of its kind to be introduced on an E-Jet.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The windows on the E2 generation aircraft are larger than the previous generation and offer better views for travelers.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

Mood lighting can be found on the aircraft in which the lighting changes with the flight. It's intended to help with sleep when it's time to rest and wake up when it's time to land.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The previous generation aircraft had one carry-on bag for every passenger, but Overhead bin space is more generous.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The bags can be put in the "wheels" first.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The overhead bins open in a way that passengers don't move their heads when opening the door.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The maximum range of the E195-E2 is 2,600 nautical miles. It's enough to fly between New York and Los Angeles.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The range of the two aircraft is around 3,400 nautical miles. The E190-E2 has a slightly better 2,850 nautical miles range in a single-class configuration.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The main argument that Embraer makes is that airlines aren't currently using the A 220 to its fullest potential. The A 220 can be flown by the E2s.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The company has a point. The longest scheduled route operated by an A 220 family aircraft in the year 2021, was Air Tanzania on the Dar es Salam route.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

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Airlines that want to fly routes with the E2s that are at the top end of the range would likely need to sacrifice seats.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The cockpit is almost identical to the cockpit of the previous generation Embraer aircraft.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

A total of four high-definition screens replace six screens, giving the pilots more flexibility in how to receive information.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

navigation charts and maps can be displayed on the screens so pilots can see them without having to use an external device.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The control column is the same in an upside-down W-shape as it is in the other way around.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

The cockpit of the E170/E190 family of aircraft is nearly identical to that of the E170. The type ratings are the same and only a minor differences training is required.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

Natural customers for the E2s are operators of the E1 aircraft, but Embraer hasn't been able to keep them from defecting to the other side. In North America, Air Canada and JetBlue Airways have both decided to retire their Embraer fleets.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

I flew on the brand-new plane of the airline and saw why it's the perfect plane to lead the airline into its next era.

The most recognizable airlines to place an order for the E190-E2 aircraft are the ones in Europe and South America. Porter Airlines in Canada ordered 30 E195-E2 aircraft with options for 50 more.

Porter Airlines and Embraer have an E195-E2 aircraft.

The E195-E2 is one of the worst selling jets in the world, but it got a shot in the arm with a 30-aircraft order from Canada's Porter Airlines.

The E2 program is being saved by the E195-E2 aircraft. It has a long way to go to catch up with its rivals.

The E195-E2 is nicknamed "profit hunter" at the airshow.

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