Embraer Aims To Revitalize Regional Aviation With Sustainable Aircraft

Embraer hybrid-electric E9-HE concept
The E9-HE, a hybrid-electric nine-seater with 500-nm range, could be ready first—by 2030.
Credit: Embraer Concept
For Embraer, a digitalization trend that should enable more people to live and work away from major cities could see the company return to its roots in small regional airliners. Embraer reveals Energia family of sustainable aircraft concepts Plans range from hybrid and fully electric to hydrogen...
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