Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-140 “Regional Express”
The Embraer ERJ-140 is a regional jet designed to provide efficient short-haul transportation for airlines, offering a compact and economical solution for regional route networks with its streamlined design and passenger capacity.
IATAERDManufacturerEmbraerScore5.65/10Range2,778 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators15
Part of Embraer's successful ERJ family of regional jets that revolutionized short-distance air travel by providing airlines with more flexible and cost-effective regional connectivity options
The ERJ-140 was developed as a slightly shorter variant in the ERJ-145 family, optimized for routes with lower passenger demand while maintaining the same operational efficiency as its siblings
Cabin Environment
How the Embraer ERJ-140 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
29.87 m
Length
20.04 m
Wingspan
6.24 m
Height
Performance
2,200 km
Range
890 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofan
Engines
How It Compares
vs. Bombardier CRJ-200
✓Potentially newer cabin design with more modern amenities
✗Slightly larger passenger capacity
vs. Fokker 70
✓Potentially more efficient regional operations
✗Less contemporary manufacturing support as Fokker is no longer in business
vs. Canadair Regional Jet 900
✓Potentially more compact size for smaller airports
✗Lower passenger seating capacity