ERJ 145 Certificated in Russia

Embraer received final approval from Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) for the 37 to 50-seat ERJ 145 regional jet family – the 37-seat ERJ 135, the 44-seat ERJ 140, and the 50-seat ERJ 145 – paving the way for operating in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The certification also ushers in new marketing opportunities for used ERJ aircraft being replaced by larger equipment in the west. CIS includes Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
In its most recent Market Outlook, Embraer noted strong opportunities in the Russian airline market largely to replace an ageing fleet of Eastern European-built commercial aircraft which average 23 years. Slightly more than 50 percent of these models are over 20 years old and there is an urgent need to replace the smaller capacity aircraft.
Embraer forecasts a need for 510 jets, from 30 to 120 seats, over the next 20 years in the Russia/CIS. The company expects 23 percent to support air transportation growth and 77 percent to replace older aircraft. This specific jet fleet will increase by 24 percent, from 485 units in 2007 to 602 by 2027, representing an important market opportunity.
“The certification of the proven ERJ 145 family in Russia is a tremendous achievement for
Embraer and a great opportunity for us to serve an important market, which needs a sizeable replacement of aircraft,” said Antonio Campello, vice president programs – airline market. “The ERJ 145 family is perfectly suited for this environment, with a tried and tested platform, unmatched economics, and more than 1,000 units flying throughout the world.”