Embraer Considering Common Wing For Re-Engined G2 E-Jet Family.

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This note is from the daily AIAA News Letter.  Thought you all might be interested.

"Flightglobal Pro (6/7, Doyle) reports, "Embraer is exploring the possibility of utilising a common wing across the proposed three members of its re-engined 'G2' E-Jet family, as it leans towards a 2018 service-entry target to facilitate the use of an all-new powerplant." The article notes that currently there are four planes in the E-Jet line, but Embraer "is considering whether to drop the 70-78-seat E-170-sized model, leaving the re-engined family to cover the 78-122-seat range, potentially with the same wing design." Embraer commercial aviation president Paulo Cesar Silva said a decision on what engine will be utilized could come towards the end of 2012. However, "whichever engine is chosen, structural changes to the airframe will be required to accommodate a 'much larger' fan, says Cesar."