As the first Embraer E190 prototype ever built, PP-XMA played a vital role in developing one of the world's most successful regional aircraft families. Rather than carrying airline passengers, it spent years conducting flight testing, collecting data, and helping engineers certify the E190 for commercial service.
One of its most notable achievements came in 2009, when PP-XMA completed steep-approach testing at London City Airport. The demanding certification allowed the E190 to operate into one of the world's most challenging commercial airports, expanding its capabilities and opening new opportunities for airlines.
After retiring in 2021, the aircraft was preserved by MotoArt, where authentic aluminum from the prototype was transformed into individually serialized PlaneTags in Torrance, California.
Today, PP-XMA's legacy continues through PlaneTags, preserving the aircraft that helped launch an entire generation of Embraer E-Jets.
Embraer® E190 - Tail # PP-XMA | MSN E19000001
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Type: Embraer E190STD (ERJ 190-100STD)
- Tail #: PP-XMA
- Operator: Embraer (Flight Test Aircraft)
- MSN: 19000001
- Passengers: Test/Prototype Aircraft (no standard passenger configuration)
- Wing Span: 94 ft 3 in
- Length: 126 ft 1 in
- Height: 34 ft 8 in
Performance:
- Range: 2,850 mi
- Max Operating Speed: Mach 0.82
- Ceiling: 41,000 ft
- Empty Weight: 62,610 lb
- Max Takeoff Weight: 114,200 lb
- Rate of Climb: 2,500 ft/min
- Engine: 2× General Electric CF34-10E5 turbofan engines
Highlights
- Crafted from the first Embraer E190 prototype (PP-XMA)
- Authentic aircraft aluminum
- Individually numbered
- First flight: March 12, 2004
- Helped certify the Embraer E190 program
- Conducted London City Airport steep-approach testing
- Retired in 2021 and preserved as PlaneTags
Features
- Authentic Embraer E190 aircraft skin
- Precision cut and individually serialized
- Made by the MotoArt production team in Torrance, California
- Includes display card with aircraft history
- Official PlaneTags collectible
- Made in the USA
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PlaneTags are Handmade Aviation Tags
- Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal.
- Unique - each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags.
- Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card.
- Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.
- Please Note: Due to limited quantities, combination colors you may receive will vary.
*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully
PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.
