The ERJ 145 is a twin-engine, narrow-body, regional jet airliner developed and manufactured by Brazilian aviation company Embraer. The ERJ 145 is the first and largest member of the ERJ (Embraer Regional Jet) family. It is piloted by two and can accommodate up to 50 passengers. The prototype of the ERJ 145 took its maiden flight on August 11, 1995 and it entered service on April 6, 1997. Embraer created several iterations of the ERJ 145, with differences in fuel capacity, range, maximum take-off weight, and aerodynamic systems. The model is one of the most successful regional jets ever produced, having served 36 airlines in 26 countries worldwide.