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Embraer nears certification of automatic takeoff system for E2 jets

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Embraer is approaching certification of technology that would enable the E190-E2 and E195-E2 to automatically perform rotation and the initial phase of takeoff. The capability would be a first among commercial airliners, adding a new level of onboard automation to the E2 family.

Discovered 2026-08-19T09:50:11.553789-07:00 | 2026-08-19T09:50:11.553789-07:00

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  • Embraer’s E2 jets could become the first commercial airliners equipped to automatically execute rotation and the initial takeoff phase.
  • Certification would mark a significant expansion of flight-deck automation, with implications for aircraft systems development and airline operational planning.
  • The technology’s approval remains the key milestone; the article says Embraer is approaching certification, not that certification has been completed.

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