Embraer E190-E2 Jet Shows Short-Field Prowess

Airliner makes a landing in less than 3,500 feet in South Korea demonstration.

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 06:15 PM ET

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Embraer's E190-E2 demonstrated short-field capabilities in South Korea. [Courtesy: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

Embraer demonstrated the E190-E2 regional jet's impressive short-field performance in South Korea, completing a simulated landing using less than 3,500 feet of runway while carrying passengers.
This capability positions the E190-E2 as the only current narrowbody able to operate from runways as short as 1,200 meters (3,937 feet), making it suitable for airports like the upcoming Ulleungdo Island Airport.
The demonstration highlights the potential for regional jet service to smaller airports previously inaccessible to such aircraft.
Embraer also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gyeongsangbuk-do province to collaborate on aviation, supporting the province's goals for aircraft with long-range and short-runway capabilities.

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Embraer showed off the short-field performance of its E190-E2 regional jet during a demonstration flight in South Korea Tuesday. Given the results, it might be easier now for some private pilots to imagine airline service coming to their small home airports.

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The Embraer jet took off from Gimpo International Airport (RKSS) in Seoul and flew to Pohang (RKTH), passing over Ulleungdo Island and returning. The crew performed a simulated short-field landing at Pohang, using 1,066 meters, or just less than 3,497 feet of runway.