Synchro-Soft EMB-170 CF34-8 Soundset
The Embraer E-170 family is the smaller of the two, competing with regional aircraft such as the Bombardier CRJ-700/900, Bombardier Q400 and the Sukhoi Superjet 100. It also replaces older aircraft such as the BAe-146 and Fokker 70. The 170 and 175 are powered with GE CF34-8E engines of 13,800 pounds (61.39 kN) thrust each.
The Embraer 170 was the first version produced. The prototype was rolled out on 29 October 2001, with first flight 119 days later on February 19. The aircraft was displayed to the public in May 2002 at the Regional Airline Association convention. After a positive response from the airline community, Embraer proceeded with the launch of the stretched E-175 in June 2003. Certification for the 170 took nearly 2 years after the public debut; delivery of the first aircraft to the launch customer LOT Polish Airlines was in March 2004.
As of 2008, the E-170 is operated in the United States by regional airlines Shuttle America and Republic Airlines upon Delta Connection, US Airways Express, Midwest Connect and United Express, routes. Asia's first operator was Hong Kong Express Airways with a fleet of 4 Embraer 170s. J-Air, a subsdiary of Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce the type to service in 2008 following an order in 2007 for 10 aircraft with 5 options.
* Embraer 170 (or ERJ 170-100) - In August 2006 111 Embraer 170 aircraft (all variants) remain in airline service, with 30 orders. Major operators include: Finnair (10) (4 leased), LOT Polish Airlines (10), Republic Airlines (28) and Shuttle America (45). Six airlines operate the type in smaller numbers. In September 2006, EgyptAir announced that it will place a firm order of 6 airplanes with an option for another 6 for its newly launched subsidiary, EgyptAir Express. These Embraer 170 aircraft will be used to fly to domestic and regional destinations. The 400th Embraer 170 was sold in June 2008 to the U.S. based company, Republic Airlines.
