Embraer E175

The Embraer E175 is a single-aisle, twin-engine regional jet developed by the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer as a stretched evolution of the original E170. Featuring a distinctive four-abreast cabin layout with no middle seats, it redefined the regional passenger experience by introducing mainline-style comfort, large overhead bins, and modern fly-by-wire avionics to short- and medium-haul routes.

As a critical workhorse of modern commercial aviation, the E175 achieved massive market penetration, particularly within the North American regional network where it became a dominant force. Its operational economics and ideal capacity bracket allowed carriers to upgauge from turboprops and smaller regional jets while maintaining high-frequency schedules.

A notable quirk of its market history involves union scope clauses in the United States, which restrict major airline pilot contracts to regional aircraft under specific weight limits. Because these weight caps closely align with the first-generation E175's maximum takeoff weight, the heavier next-generation E175-E2 has faced immense hurdles in securing U.S. regional orders, leaving the original E175 variant uniquely protected in ongoing production.