New Delhi, May 11 -- Embraer showcased its pair of E-Jet aircraft family, E195-E2 (in Hunnu Air livery) and E175-E1 (in Star Air livery). E175-E1 is the first generation regional jet seating 76-88 passengers, widely used by regional airlines for short-to-medium routes. At present, Sanjay Ghodawat Group owned by Bengaluru based airline Star Air is the only operator of the type in India. Embraer E195-E2 is the second generation, larger, more fuel efficient single- aisle jet seating 120-146 passengers "with modern engines and aerodynamics for better economics on higher density routes, that is proven with its 80% share in US regional air travel market".
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