ERJ 135, 140 & 145 Semi-Private Seat Layouts

Converting ERJ 135, 140 & 145 aircraft may be the fastest and most cost-effective way to enter the semi-private jet travel industry, but does it truly provide a semi-private feel? Semi-private aircraft differ from traditional regional jets by featuring fewer seats, increased personal space, and a more luxurious experience.

When it comes to converting your ERJ 135, 140 & 145 jet, you have options. There are multiple semi-private seat configurations available for each aircraft type. How many seats and what seat layout you want on your aircraft will depend on the aircraft type and your desired level of customization.

At C&L, we offer a variety of semi-private seat configurations for ERJ 135, 140 & 145 aircraft. While these options may vary from other MROs, we created this article to illustrate the possible semi-private seat layouts available during conversion.

Regular Commercial Layout

While this layout is not considered “semi-private,” this baseline option allows for interior refurbishment and some customizable upgrades while retaining the original number of seats in the 2:1 standard configuration for each aircraft, which are as follows:

ERJ 135 has 37 seats with a 31″ pitch

ERJ 140 has 44 seats with 31″ pitch

ERJ 145 has 50 seats with a 31″ pitch

30-Seat Layout

A common request we receive from operators is for a 30-seat configuration. With a 30-seat configuration, passengers gain more personal space than in a traditional regional or commercial aircraft layout. Additionally, overhead bins can be removed to optimize space.

Depending on the operator’s requirements, seat pitches can be up to 40”.

ERJ 135

ERJ 140

ERJ 145

Space Jet

Another configuration option for 30 or fewer seats is the table modification option – what we refer to as the “Space Jet.” The Space Jet configuration provides passengers with more personal space by removing some seats and replacing them with tables. By replacing some seats with tables, the seat track does not need to be altered from the commercial 2.1 seat layout.

The number of seats per aircraft type is described below:

ERJ 135 has 20 seats with a 41″ pitch

ERJ 140 has 25 seats with a 34″ pitch or 30 seats with a 31″ pitch

ERJ 145 has 30 seats with 37″ pitch

VIP Jet

Providing passengers with the most personal space is the VIP 1:1 seating configuration. This option offers business class seats with adjustable lumbar, additional recline angles, unique leg support functions, and ample leg room. The cabin features a center aisle (FAA- and EASA-approved flat floor modification STC is required).

The seat numbers per aircraft type are as follows:

ERJ 135 has 16 seats with a 43” pitch

ERJ 140 has 18 seats with a 48″ pitch forward of the hatch and a 41″ pitch aft of the hatch

ERJ 145 has 22 seats with a 46″ pitch forward of the hatch and a 40″ pitch aft of the hatch

Now that you know about the different semi-private seat configurations, you may have questions about other semi-private conversion offerings, costs, and downtimes. We have prepared some articles – What is an ERJ 135, 140 & 145 Semi-Private Jet Conversion? and ERJ 135, 140 & 145 Semi-Private Interior Upgrades – to assist you on your semi-private conversion journey.

About C&L Aviation Group

A trusted maintenance facility, C&L Aviation Group is a Part 145 repair shop offering a one-stop solution for quick and precise aircraft customization and semi-private conversions of regional aircraft.

C&L’s 200,000 sq. ft. facility includes two maintenance hangars, a 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art aircraft paint hangar, an interior shop with hydro dipping capabilities, an avionics shop, a component shop, and a spare parts warehouse.