Third Embraer E190-E2 joins flight test program
The third of 4 Embraer E190-E2 flight test aircraft has flown for the first time. The flight test program for the next-generation E-Jet powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1900G geared turbofan (GTF) engines was launched ahead of schedule May 23. The second E2 prototype took to the skies July 8. The third flight test aircraft, which flew its initial flight Aug 27, “will be used primarily to test flying qualities and evaluate how the aircraft handles in icing conditions,” Embraer said. The first E190-E2 flight test aircraft is in the midst of conducting tests on systems, loads, aero-elasticity, external noise and crosswind handling, Embraer said. The second E190-E2 is being used to test systems and general aircraft performance. The first two E190-E2 flight test aircraft have accumulated 150 flight hours so far, according to Embraer. <br/>
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Third Embraer E190-E2 joins flight test program
The third of 4 Embraer E190-E2 flight test aircraft has flown for the first time. The flight test program for the next-generation E-Jet powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1900G geared turbofan (GTF) engines was launched ahead of schedule May 23. The second E2 prototype took to the skies July 8. The third flight test aircraft, which flew its initial flight Aug 27, “will be used primarily to test flying qualities and evaluate how the aircraft handles in icing conditions,” Embraer said. The first E190-E2 flight test aircraft is in the midst of conducting tests on systems, loads, aero-elasticity, external noise and crosswind handling, Embraer said. The second E190-E2 is being used to test systems and general aircraft performance. The first two E190-E2 flight test aircraft have accumulated 150 flight hours so far, according to Embraer. <br/>
