About Embraer Aircraft & Fuel Consumption
Embraer is a leading Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, known for its regional jets like the E-Jet family (E170, E175, E190, E195-E2) and business jets such as the Phenom 300. Fuel consumption depends on aircraft size, mission length, and operational conditions:
- Aircraft Type: Regional jets like the E190 burn more fuel per hour than smaller jets like the Phenom 300.
- Passenger Load: Higher payload increases fuel burn.
- Flight Phases: Takeoff and climb consume more fuel than cruising.
- Efficiency: New-generation E2 aircraft are designed for lower fuel consumption and emissions.
- Fuel Options: Embraer aircraft are certified to operate on Jet-A, Jet-A1, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Calculation Formulas:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (liters/hour) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Fuel Price
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂ per liter)
Example:
An Embraer E190 with a burn rate of 2,600 L/hr flying for 2.5 hours using Jet-A fuel at ₹90/liter:
- Fuel Used = 2,600 × 2.5 = 6,500 liters
- Total Cost = 6,500 × 90 = ₹585,000
- CO₂ Emissions = 6,500 × 2.50 = 16,250 kg CO₂
