Embraer ERJ-145
Embraer ERJ family family · First flight 1995 · Out of production
The Embraer ERJ-145 is a Embraer commercial airliner that entered service in 1997, typically seating 50 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.78 (516 mph, 831 km/h) on two rolls-royce ae 3007 turbofans, with a published range of 2,000 nautical miles (3,700 km). Today it is flown by carriers including CommuteAir, Piedmont Airlines, Airlink.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.

Specifications
- First flight
- 1995
- Entered service
- 1997
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2020
- Typical capacity
- 50
- Range
- 2,000 nautical miles (3,700 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.78 (516 mph, 831 km/h)
- Length
- 29.87 m (98 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan
- 20.04 m (65 ft 9 in)
- Engines
- Two Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofans
Airlines that fly the Embraer ERJ-145
- CommuteAir
- Piedmont Airlines
- Airlink
- JSX
- American Eagle
- ExpressJet
Frequently asked about the Embraer ERJ-145
When did the Embraer ERJ-145 enter service?
The Embraer ERJ-145 first flew in 1995 and entered commercial service in 1997.
What is the range of the Embraer ERJ-145?
The Embraer ERJ-145 has a published range of 2,000 nautical miles (3,700 km), powered by Two Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Embraer ERJ-145 carry?
Typical seating is 50 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Embraer ERJ-145 still in production?
Production ended in 2020. Out of production. Passenger examples continue to fly with airlines worldwide until they reach their operating life or are retired for fleet-renewal reasons.
Which airlines operate the Embraer ERJ-145?
Major operators include CommuteAir, Piedmont Airlines, Airlink, among others.
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