Embraer E-jet G2 (nouvelle génération)

First shipset of wingskins for @EmbraerSA E190E2 ready to be shipped from Evora in Portugal to Brazil. pic.twitter.com/uB5ffZBuqe

— Dominic Perry (@fg_domperry) 22 Mai 2015

The first E190-E2 fuselage has recently completed assembly in the same F-60/1 building along a line parallel to the original E-Jet, with automated drilling machines replacing manual labour.

Meanwhile, the larger, modernised wings for the same aircraft have now completed assembly in a newly automated drilling and riveting line in the F-107/1 hangar.

The “iron bird”, which simulates the electronic control systems, is already operational, along with ground testing rigs for dozens of systems, including the Honeywell avionics system and the air management system.

But the full fly-by-wire system poses the most intriguing development. P&W’s engines account for 11% of the improvement in fuel efficiency claimed for the E2 family. The modernised airfoils and longer span of the wings contribute another 3.5% to the fuel efficiency gain.

In addition to enhancing safety, the fly-by-wire system also adds 1.5% to the fuel efficiency total. In a conventional aircraft, the centre of gravity is located forward of the centre of lift, so the horizontal tailplane is designed to exert a downward force, which counters the natural tendency of the nose to also pitch downward.

By introducing fly-by-wire, however, aircraft designers can reverse the force exerted by the horizontal tailplane, allowing both its surfaces and the wings to produce lift in cruse flight. The centre of gravity shifts rearward, but the fly-by-wire system can make constant corrections to keep the nose from tending to pitch upwards.

Let's Roll!!! Feb. 25th, 2016 #E2rollout pic.twitter.com/1MMuvzVFtS

— Embraer (@embraer) 29 Janvier 2016

Let's Roll! E190-E2 Rollout - E190-E2 Production Timelapse #E2rollout https://t.co/abmQAenxnc https://t.co/7TdCp7eJDo

— Embraer (@embraer) 8 Février 2016

@embraer will boost range and wing span of E195-E2 - adds 450nm takes range to more than 2,600nm

— Guy Norris (@AvWeekGuy) 24 Février 2016

Total MTOW with added 2000kg now stands at 67000kg for the @embraer 195 E2 #AvGeek

— Stephanie Taylor (@LARA_StephanieT) 24 Février 2016

.@embraer E195-E2 overall range improvement as result of both wingspan increase & higher MTOW is is 450nm. Range of E195-E2 will be 2450nm.

— Stephanie Taylor (@LARA_StephanieT) 24 Février 2016

Affonso has announced @embraer is increasing 195-E2 wingspan by 1.4m for improved hot and high performance & up to 250nm more range

— Stephanie Taylor (@LARA_StephanieT) 24 Février 2016

The 195-E2 will have an increase in the MTOW for increased range. The wing span is also increased slightly (4.6 ft) for better hot and high performance. The MTOW is increased by 2,000kg.

In hot-high airports, the range improvements are about 250nm.