Embraer’s Pratt-powered jet debuts

Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer formally rolled out its passenger jet powered with Pratt & Whitney Co.’s PurePower geared turbofan engines, Pratt says.

The first E-Jet E2 aircraft was introduced at a ceremony held at its Sao Paulo headquarters.

The plane’s first flight is due to take place in 2016, with deliveries expected for 2018.

Pratt said that, to date, Embraer has received orders, options and letters of intent for more than 640 E-Jets E2s.

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