Embraer’s 170, 175 and 190 regional jets have received a common type rating from regulators in Brazil, Canada, the European Union and the USA. “The common type rating allows Embraer aircraft operators to significantly reduce pilot training and crew qualification costs,” says the manufacturer. Embraer’s 195 is being evaluated for inclusion in the common type rating. Meanwhile Finnair has exercised options on four E-170s, converting them to firm orders for the larger E-190 model.
Source: Flight International
