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Jerry Siebenmark

Embraer is developing an STC to offer an aftermarket “semi-private” cabin configuration for all ERJ-145 regional jets following growth in use of such aircraft. Under the conversion, the twinjets can be converted from the 50-seat configuration to “premium” seating for 16 to 28 with no more than one seat on each side of the aisle.
The semi-private configuration also would include removing overhead bins, aimed at creating more personal space for passengers. Embraer-owned service centers would perform the conversions.

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Marsha Woelber, Embraer Service &amp; Support’s head of worldwide executive jets customer support and aftermarket sales, said the number of aircraft with semi-private cabins have doubled since 2019, from 21 to more than 40. “With the pandemic, we believe this number will increase even more,” she added.
Similar cabin configurations are already used by public charter operators JSX and Aero with their ERJ-135 and -145 fleets. The configuration could also be useful for companies seeking to add a corporate shuttle to expand the role of their flight department.

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