KLM is the newest operator of the Embraer E195-E2 jet. The carrier took its first delivery this week, on lease from ICBC Aviation Leasing. It is the 50th E-Jet in the KLM Cityhopper fleet and brings some firsts to the carrier’s operations.
The addition of the E195-E2 to our fleet is a vital part of our plan to reduce our carbon footprint at least 50% per pax/km by 2030. We are now more than ever committed to reducing the impact of our environmental and ecological footprint.
– Warner Rootliep, Managing Director of KLM Cityhopper
Cool blue cabin
In addition to the significant improvement in fuel efficiency for the aircraft the KLM E195-E2 delivers a new interior configuration for passengers. The carrier chose a mix of Recaro seats to fill out the 132 seats on board – 20 in Business Class, eight in Economy Comfort, and 104 in Economy Class.
The first seven rows on board feature the BL3710 seat, including the six-way adjustable headrest. The first five rows are business class and the next two are KLM’s Economy Comfort premium economy offering. These seats all offer 33″ pitch and a 3″ recline.
The rest of the cabin, including the extra legroom seats at the exit row, are Recaro’s SL3710 slimline seat. Seats are pitched at 2-30″ with no recline.
All seats on board offer USB power outlets as well.
KLM’s E2 is the first Embraer aircraft to see these Recaro products installed on the assembly line, a significant milestone for the companies.
What about WiFi?
The new E2 will eventually be part of KLM’s connected fleet, but the timing of that move remains unclear.
Viasat announced a deal with KLM in November 2020 to fit both Boeing and Embraer single-aisle aircraft with its Ka-band satellite connectivity system. Fleet specifics were not available at that time, but a KLM spokesperson now confirms to PaxEx.Aero “the intention to install Wi-Fi [on the E2] but it is not yet certain when.”
The plane does not have the system installed at the factory in Brazil. Azul also promised to fit its E195-E2 aircraft with Viasat gear, though none of those planes yet have the hardware installed.
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