Embraer’s family of E-Jets has received Type Certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The certification covers the E190, E195, and E195-E2.
“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 E-Jets program has delivered more than 1,900 aircraft and serves over 80 airlines across more than 50 countries. The E195-E2 features low operating costs, a modern 2×2 cabin with no middle seats, large overhead bins, and individual passenger service units.
The E175 is already type certified in India and is operated by Star Air. In February 2026, Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer announced an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet, aligned with India’s Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) program.
“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,” stated 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 has a strong and growing presence in India, with nearly 50 aircraft across 11 different Embraer models currently in operation spanning commercial aviation, defense, and business aviation. Star Air operates a fleet of 11 Embraer E175 and ERJ145 aircraft.
