Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) expects to certify Embraer’s automatic takeoff system by October, according to Reuters reporting published Tuesday. ANAC President Tiago Chagas Faierstein said the certification process is in its final stage. The Embraer Enhanced Takeoff System, or E2TS, is being developed for the company’s E2 family of commercial aircraft.
Automatic Rotation
E2TS is designed to automate the aircraft’s rotation and optimize its initial flight trajectory during takeoff. Embraer says the system can reduce the required runway length and decrease pilot workload. Although the system is meant to automate much of the takeoff process, a flight crew would still continue to supervise the operation and intervene if necessary.
ANAC has participated in the system’s development and certification testing. Agency Director Roberto Honorato told CNN Brasil earlier this month that regulators had recently observed testing under crosswind conditions and evaluated the system’s operation and the pilots’ responses. ANAC’s 2026 strategic plan also identifies development of certification requirements for E2TS as one of the agency’s aircraft certification objectives.
Short-Runway Performance
Embraer introduced E2TS at the Farnborough International Airshow in 2024. The company says a more precise rotation and climb profile can allow additional payload or fuel when runway performance limits an aircraft’s takeoff weight. Embraer has estimated that the system could provide an additional 350 nautical miles of range for an E2 operating from London City Airport.
ANAC is also discussing the system with certification authorities in the U.S. and Europe, according to Reuters. Brazilian approval would precede any authorization needed for operators in other jurisdictions.
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