Embraer E190-E2, E195-E2 granted South African aviation type certification
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced that it has received a type acceptance certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft.
Embraer said that its receipt of the certification is a further demonstration that its aircraft are a strong fit for the African market.
According to Embraer, its E2 family provides airlines with enhanced operational flexibility by enabling more precise capacity management, optimized frequency planning, and improved network connectivity.
The E190-E2 and E195-E2 represent the most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft currently in operation, achieving 17.3% and 29% reductions in fuel burn per seat, respectively, relative to first-generation E-Jets.
The announcement follows Airlink’s fleet expansion program, under which the South African carrier has signed a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 Embraer E195-E2s.
NEWS | Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority. Read full news: https://t.co/jV2fYuEXKQ pic.twitter.com/oDUwPqAKdT— Embraer (@embraer) September 3, 2025 Deliveries are scheduled to begin at the end of 2026 and will be completed by 2027. The aircraft, configured in a single-class layout with 136 seats in Embraer’s two-by-two arrangement, are intended to support network growth across both high-density trunk routes and developing markets in sub-Saharan Africa.
The type acceptance process was carried out with support from Embraer’s engine partner, Pratt & Whitney.The company’s PW1900G engines were certified in South Africa in conjunction with the aircraft.
With SACAA certification now secured, the E2 family is positioned to become an integral part of South Africa’s commercial aviation landscape, with potential influence extending to wider regional markets.
“This certification opens new opportunities for the aircraft, which has already attained significant success across the world,” said Stephan Hannemann, Senior Vice President for Africa and Middle East, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Passengers can now look forward to experiencing the E2’s class-leading comfort very soon.”
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said: “With Embraer firmly established as the market leader in the up to 150 seat segment in Africa, this region is a key focus for us. As a long-standing Embraer customer, it’s great that Airlink will soon be South Africa’s first E2 operator. This aircraft is the most efficient single-aisle jet and is perfectly suited to support Airlink’s ambitious growth plans across Southern Africa.”
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