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suspended project
Embraer said the advanced turboprop project may not happen
Embraer next gen turboprop
Image: Embraer
Embraer next gen turboprop
Image: Embraer
Rafael Ramos
12/13/2022
According to aviation-related sources, Embraer confirmed that the next-generation turboprop project is suspended. The manufacturer came to the conclusion that the moment to take a project of this size forward is still not ideal.
However, the company continues to be in contact with potential interested parties and is carrying out market studies to find out suggestions to make the turboprop a market success, since there is demand for a next generation aircraft with capacity for 150 seats.
Since Embraer has identified that the demand for turboprops will grow a lot in the coming years, especially on regional and not very explored routes, the project was not left aside and will still be worked on, but it did not make it clear when this could happen.
The main reason why the manufacturer took the decision to postpone the project is that the options currently available in the supply chain would not be enough to guarantee key points of the new plane, such as performance, maintenance and the necessary sustainability.
"Embraer has decided to postpone the decision on whether to move forward with a next-generation turboprop aircraft, but will work closely with potential suppliers during the course of 2023 to secure the business the program requires," the company said.
In fact, the project consists of taking advantage of the excellent characteristics of the E-jet E2 with a different form of propulsion. The company claims that the new turboprop will have 15% lower operating costs, 25% more capacity, less fuel consumption and up to 20% higher cruising speed when compared to current generation turboprops.
Embraer next gen turboprop
Image: Embraer
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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