Embraer E-Jets Family Secures Type Certification in India
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted type certification to Embraer’s E-Jets family of commercial aircraft. This key regulatory milestone clears the way for the introduction of the E190, E195, and E195-E2 models into one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
A Strategic Boost for Indian Regional Aviation
The approval of these models will enable local airlines to optimize their fleets and expand connectivity under the government’s UDAN scheme, which is designed to boost regional air transport.
Raul Villaron, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Head of the Asia-Pacific Region for Embraer Commercial Aviation, praised the DGCA’s rigorous evaluation process, stating that the E-Jets are poised to redefine the country’s regional aviation landscape through their economic efficiency and passenger comfort.
Meanwhile, Adity Shekhar, Regional Vice President of Sales for Embraer, highlighted the operational advantages of the aircraft family:
- Extended Range: Capable of operating routes with up to 7 hours of flight endurance.
- Infrastructure Versatility: Optimal performance at challenging airports featuring short runways or low pavement strength.
- “Blue Ocean” Opportunities: Ability to open up unprecedented routes that are too long for a turboprop and too thin for a traditional large narrowbody aircraft.
E195-E2: Next-Generation Efficiency
The E195-E2, the crown jewel of Embraer’s new generation, had already secured triple certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) between 2018 and 2019.
This model has established itself in the global market with the following features:
- Sustainability and Acoustics: It is considered the quietest and most fuel-efficient small narrowbody aircraft currently in service.
- Low Operating Costs: Engineered to maximize airline profitability.
- Passenger Experience: A modern 2×2 cabin configuration (eliminating the dreaded middle seat), spacious overhead bins, and individualized passenger service units (PSUs).
Consolidation and Industrialization in the Indian Market
The E-Jets program is one of the most successful in commercial aviation history, surpassing 1,900 global deliveries and serving more than 80 airlines across 50 countries.
In India, the Brazilian airframer already boasts a solid operational footprint alongside far-reaching local manufacturing plans:
Current Presence
Embraer has nearly 50 aircraft operating in the country across 11 different models spanning the commercial, business, and defense aviation segments. Notable operators include Star Air, which currently flies a fleet of 11 aircraft consisting of ERJ145s and E175s—the latter of which was already certified in the country.
Manufacturing Alliance (FAL)
In February 2026, Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer signed an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet. This strategic initiative aligns directly with the Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) program promoted by the Indian government.
With type certification now finalized for the entire aircraft family, Indian carriers possess the regulatory flexibility required to immediately induct the E190, E195, and E195-E2 models. This breakthrough is expected to accelerate commercial negotiations and network expansion plans across the region in the coming months.
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