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    Embraer Plans Net Zero Carbon Path with New Energia Family

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    Embraer [Commercial] today unveiled concepts for a family of nine- to 50-seat aircraft with a mix of hybrid, hydrogen, dual-fuel gas turbine, and electric propulsion systems. The Energia aircraft, which may enter service between 2030 and 2040, would offer ranges of up to around 500 nm.

    The first concept is the hybrid-electric Energia Hybrid (designated for now as the E9-HE), which will have nine passenger seats and be ready for service entry in 2030. The propulsion system will consist of a piston engine plus a pair of electric motors that are used for takeoff and climb phases of flight.

    The E9-HE will have a range of up to 500 nm. According to Luis Carlos Affonso, vice president of engineering, technology, and corporate strategy, it will produce as much as 90 percent lower carbon dioxide than current aircraft if burning sustainable aviation fuel, or 50 percent lower if using jet-A fuel. He said that the rear fuselage mounting of the motors will deliver a 60 percent reduction in noise levels.

    Embraer says it could have the all-electric E9-FE model certified by 2035. With aft-mounted contra-rotating propellers, this would also seat nine passengers, but with a reduced range of 200 nm

    I am not clear on who the buyer of a nine passenger 500 nm plane is, I guess regional mini operators. Thoughts?

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