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IATA ERDICAO E135

Embraer RJ140

Embraer
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Stretched ERJ-135 variant serving thin regional routes.

First flight
2001
Category
Regional jet
Seating
44
Range
2,963 km
Engines
Two Rolls-Royce AE 3007A turbofans
Status
In service
The Embraer RJ140 is a regional jet derived from the ERJ-135, stretched slightly to accommodate up to 44 passengers. It is part of Embraer's ERJ family, sharing a common type rating and high commonality with the ERJ-135 and ERJ-145, which simplifies crew training and maintenance for operators. The aircraft was developed primarily to meet the needs of American Eagle Airlines, which sought a slightly larger capacity than the ERJ-135 while retaining the economic operating profile of the ERJ family. It entered service in the early 2000s and was operated almost exclusively by American Eagle on regional routes within the United States. Production of the RJ140 was limited, with only a small number of airframes built. The type has seen reduced operations over the years as regional aviation trends shifted toward larger and more efficient aircraft, and many examples have been retired or stored.
Notable operators
American Eagle Airlines was the primary and near-exclusive operator of the RJ140.
Notable facts
  • ›The RJ140 is essentially a stretched ERJ-135 with a lengthened fuselage.
  • ›It was developed largely to satisfy a specific order from American Eagle Airlines.
  • ›Only around 74 aircraft were built, making it one of the rarer ERJ family variants.
  • ›It shares a common type rating with the ERJ-135 and ERJ-145.
  • ›The aircraft uses the ICAO code E135, reflecting its close relationship to the ERJ-135.
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This profile is provided for general information only. Specifications may be inaccurate or vary by variant/operator — verify with the manufacturer before relying on them.