With passenger comfort, privacy and safety in mind, Embraer presents a semi-private configuration for the ERJ 145s that includes premium seats distributed in two individual rows.
Conversion will be possible through a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC), currently under development by Embraer, and all ERJ 145s are eligible to become a semi-private aircraft.
“Embraer constantly assesses customer needs to deliver innovative solutions and support new market requirements, which is why we developed the new semi-private conversion,” said Marsha Woelber, Head of Worldwide Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales of Executive Jets at Embraer .
“We have identified this opportunity given the increasing number of aircraft with semi-private interiors, which have doubled in two years from 21 in 2019 to more than 40 in 2021. With the pandemic, we believe this number will increase even more,” she added.
The 50-seater ERJ 145 aircraft can now be configured with 16 to 28 premium seats with one passenger sitting on each side of the aisle, increasing social distancing and comfort.
Other features are a flat floor and the elimination of overhead compartments, which expand the personal space of passengers. The entire conversion process can be done at Embraer-owned service centers.
Embraer is targeting passengers who generally travel first class and may require more suitable flight options. The ERJ 145 semi-private jet allows these customers to avoid crowded major airports and save time, providing a premium experience for passengers who will board and disembark at a private terminal.
Embraer is always improving its products with the primary goal of providing innovative solutions to increase passenger safety and provide a premium flight experience.
In 2020, the company published a service bulletin that allows ERJ 145 operators to install high-efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA), which capture 99.97% of airborne particulates and other biological contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses and mold spores. This technology is also available on Embraer business jets, with HEPA filters also standard on all Praetor aircraft.
