Embraer E190
Last updated: 2026-04-21
The Embraer E190 is a 98-114 seat fly-by-wire narrow-body operated by Helvetic Airways, SAS, and Air Baltic on secondary European routes, with a common type rating to the E170/E175 family. It is a workhorse of European EASA general-aviation training fleets, used at both DTO and ATO operators for hour-building and rating progression. undefined
What is the Embraer E190 used for in flight training?
The E190 type rating differs from the E175 primarily in performance data training covering the larger MTOW and longer fuselage. Helvetic Airways has built a business model around the E190, making it their primary type and a significant route to qualification for pilots seeking Swiss operator employment. The E190's advanced avionics and comfortable cockpit ergonomics make it a popular type among pilots. The E190-E2 variant requires separate type training covering Pratt & Whitney GTF engine differences.