Embraer E-Jets Family Receives DGCA Type Certification in India

Embraer has secured Type Certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for several aircraft in its E-Jets family, expanding the manufacturer’s opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.

The certification includes the E190, E195 and the next-generation E195-E2, while the E175 had already been certified for operations in India and is currently flown by Star Air.

“We welcome the type certification of Embraer’s aircraft and thank the DGCA for its thorough assessment,” said Raul Villaron, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Head of Region Asia Pacific, Commercial Aviation. “With remarkable performance, economics, and passenger comfort, Embraer’s E-Jets are set to reshape regional aviation in India and support the Indian government’s UDAN vision.”

The approval enables Indian operators to introduce additional aircraft from the E-Jets family as airlines continue expanding regional connectivity. Embraer said the E195-E2 combines lower operating costs with improved fuel efficiency while offering a two-by-two cabin layout without middle seats, larger overhead storage and updated passenger amenities.

The E-Jets program has delivered more than 1,900 aircraft globally and is in service with more than 80 airlines across over 50 countries.

The certification follows Embraer’s broader efforts to expand its presence in India. Earlier this year, the manufacturer and Adani Defence & Aerospace announced an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore establishing a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 under India’s Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) program.

The E195-E2 previously received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), entering service as Embraer’s latest-generation regional jet.

“The E-Jets offers enhanced range of up to 7-hours and performance capabilities to operate from challenging airports with short runways or low pavement strength,” said Adity Shekhar, Regional Vice President, Sales, Embraer. “This certification enables us to support airlines expanding their networks and opening unique routes by tapping into ‘blue ocean’ opportunities that are too small for a large narrowbody or too far for a turboprop.”

Embraer currently has nearly 50 aircraft operating in India across 11 aircraft models spanning commercial, defense and business aviation. Star Air remains the country’s only commercial operator of the E175, with a fleet of 11 E175 and ERJ145 aircraft.