Embraer Pauses E175-E2 Development Again, and More
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Embraer Delays E175-E2 Development Again Due to US Scope Clause Constraints
Embraer says that its board of directors has approved an additional four-year pause in the E175-E2 jet development program.
This is the third major delay, pushing the potential entry into service well into the 2030s.
The decision remains tied to ongoing US scope clause restrictions and continued market demand for the current E175 model.
Key Points
- The pause is directly linked to US mainline scope clause discussions with pilot unions regarding maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) limitations for aircraft with up to 76 seats
- The E175-E2's MTOW of 98,120 pounds exceeds the current US scope clause limit by about 10%
- This is the third pause overall for the program - the first came during the pandemic, pushing entry to 2023, followed by a three-year pause announced in February 2022
- Embraer now plans to resume program development activities after the four-year period ends in February 2029
- The E175-E2 first flew in December 2019 but has struggled to gain market traction due to these regulatory challenges
- While the E175-E2 remains grounded, Embraer's current-generation E175 remains highly popular. It has 164 aircraft in its backlog, with production sold out through 2026
- The larger E190-E2 and E195-E2 models have also proven successful in the market. Embraer recently secured a major order from All Nippon Airways (ANA) for 15 E190-E2s with 5 options
- Embraer executives had previously indicated they saw no movement regarding potential scope clause changes in the near future
- The company delivered 73 commercial aircraft in 2024, including 25 E175s
What It Means
This extended pause represents a pragmatic business decision rather than a program abandonment.
The continued strong demand for the current E175 gives Embraer breathing room while protecting resources from a program with uncertain market access.
This pragmatic approach allows the company to focus on its successful E2 variants while maintaining optionality for the E175-E2's future.
