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This is a turboPROP that Embraer is building out of the E-195-E2 frame.
It has the same seating as an E-195-E2, can travel nearly as far and nearly as fast, and has a planned minimum runway takeoff just slightly larger than the existing Island runway. Only minimal expansions would be needed.
What I've seen is 70-100 seats:
![simpleflying.com](https://static1.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Elfk8DVVgAApi99-scaled.jpg)
Embraer Wants To Launch Its Turboprop Plane Next Year
![simpleflying.com](https://simpleflying.com/public/build/images/favicon-48x48.8d7facc6.png)
Also, if they keep the same skinny wing and tail mount the engines, field performance will be terrible. No way they will be able to operate without a runway extension.
Maybe it's what Porter wants. But aside from the technical issues, I can't see the business case. The Q400 fleet is only half way through its life. Getting a new fleet would be expensive. And not very necessary now that they are opening up multiple new hubs (Pearson, Ottawa, etc) that bypass the Island.