Embraer E175

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Embraer E175 at a glance

  • What it is: the Embraer E175 is a short-haul aircraft built by Embraer, first flown in 2003.
  • On the radar: it shows up as type code E175. How to spot it overhead.
  • How far it flies: about 3,700 km without stopping, cruising near 829 km/h.
  • How many it carries: 76–88 passengers, depending on how the airline fits out the cabin.
  • Power: 2× GE CF34-8E, with a 26.0 m wingspan.
3,700 km
Range
829 km/h
Cruise speed
76–88+
Passengers
2003
First flight

The backbone of US regional flying, operated in the thousands of daily flights by SkyWest, Republic and Envoy for the major carriers' Express brands. US pilot scope clauses cap it at 76 seats, which has kept it in continuous production. Its 2-2 cabin means no middle seats.

The story of the Embraer E175

The Embraer 175 is a slightly stretched E170. Both belong to the clean-sheet E-Jet family that Embraer launched in 1999 to move up from its 50-seat ERJ-145 commuter jets. The E-Jets gave the Brazilian company a real mainline product. The E170 flew in February 2002, the E175 followed on June 14, 2003, and Air Canada began service in July 2005. It was a real step up in comfort.

Seating 76 to 88 people in a comfortable four-abreast cabin, it sold steadily at first. Its career changed after 2010, when US scope clauses settled at 76 seats and airlines began replacing 50-seat jets in large numbers. Carriers needed aircraft that fit those limits exactly, and the E175 did. A 2014 update added redesigned winglets and cut fuel burn. The saving came to more than 6 percent.

The E175 then won the large majority of US regional jet orders, beating the CRJ900 campaign after campaign. More than 700 have been delivered. SkyWest, Republic Airways and Envoy Air fly it for United, Delta, American and Alaska. Because the E175-E2 goes over current scope weight limits, the original stays in production with orders into the late 2020s. It is now the default aircraft of the American regional system.

Design and engineering

Two General Electric CF34-8E turbofans hang under a conventional low wing. Since 2014 large swept winglets sit on the tips and trim fuel burn. The double-bubble fuselage shape allows a four-abreast 2-2 cabin with no middle seats, wide shoulder room and big windows, a deliberate contrast with the narrower CRJ.

Fly-by-wire controls and Honeywell Primus Epic avionics with five large screens are shared across the E170, E175, E190 and E195. Airlines can mix the sizes freely on one roster. That commonality lets one crew pool cover several fleet types.

How to recognise the E175 in the wild

A small twinjet with engines under the wing rather than on the tail, tall swept winglets, a rounded nose and a relatively wide-looking fuselage for a regional jet; no middle seats inside, and it stands taller than a CRJ900. More tells in how to identify any aircraft overhead.

Variants and close relatives

VariantWhat sets it apart
E170The shorter original E-Jet from which the E175 was stretched.
E175The 76-to-88-seat version that dominates US regional flying.
E175 EnhancedThe 2014 update with new winglets and aerodynamic refinements cutting fuel burn.
E175-E2The re-engined geared-turbofan successor, flown but not yet in airline service due to scope limits.

Major operators: SkyWest Airlines, Republic Airways, Envoy Air, Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines (via regional partners) - Find them in the airline database and watch their E175s on the live map.

Facts about the Embraer E175

  • Every seat on an E175 is a window or aisle seat thanks to its 2-2 economy layout.
  • The E175 has won the vast majority of US 76-seat regional jet competitions since 2013, largely shutting out the CRJ900.
  • The whole E-Jet family, from E170 to E195, shares one pilot type rating.
  • The newer E175-E2 cannot be flown by US regional carriers because its weight exceeds pilot scope-clause limits, keeping the original model in production.
ICAO type code
E175
Manufacturer
Embraer
Capacity
76–88 passengers
Range
3,700 km
Cruise speed
829 km/h
MTOW
40,370 kg
Engines
2× GE CF34-8E
Wingspan / length
26.0 m / 31.7 m

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Data sources and review

Reviewed 2026-07-29 by Flight-Tracker.net Editorial Team

Range, seating, speed and weight describe the aircraft type, not a specific airline configuration. Published figures vary by engine, weight option and cabin layout.

Read our aircraft specification sourcing and review process, or inspect the machine-readable reference dataset.

Embraer E175 frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Embraer E175?

The Embraer E175 has a published range of about 3,700 km, cruising at roughly 829 km/h. Real-world range depends on payload, winds and reserves.

How many passengers does the Embraer E175 carry?

A typical Embraer E175 seats 76–88 passengers, though the exact number depends on how the operating airline configures its cabin.

What is the ICAO type code for the Embraer E175?

The Embraer E175 uses the ICAO type designator E175. That is the code you will see when you click this aircraft type on a live flight-tracking map.

What engines does the Embraer E175 use?

The Embraer E175 is powered by 2× GE CF34-8E, with a maximum takeoff weight of about 40,370 kg and a wingspan of 26.0 m.

How do you identify an Embraer E175?

A small twinjet with engines under the wing rather than on the tail, tall swept winglets, a rounded nose and a relatively wide-looking fuselage for a regional jet; no middle seats inside, and it stands taller than a CRJ900.

Which airlines operate the Embraer E175?

Major operators in this reference profile include SkyWest Airlines, Republic Airways, Envoy Air, Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines (via regional partners). Fleets change as aircraft are delivered, stored, leased and retired, so confirm current fleets with the airline.

Is the Embraer E175 a narrowbody or a widebody?

The Embraer E175 is a narrowbody, meaning a single aisle down the middle of the cabin. With 76–88 passengers seats and 3,700 km of range it is typically flown on short and medium-haul routes.