Model Review - Binter Canarias Embraer E195-E2 by Gemini Jets

[YesterAirlines]

There's been a decided lack of European narrowbodies from all brands in 2025, but last month's Binter E195 E2 from Gemini is a rare highlight for both the brand and Euro collectors, so in this week's review I take a closer look at it:

Binter Canarias | Embraer E195-E2 | EC-OEA | Gemini Jets

There have been relatively slim pickings for European collectors of modern narrowbodies in 2025, with by my count only 6 from Gemini Jets, 4 from JC Wings and 7 from NG Models. Gemini and JC continue to have a stranglehold on regional types, although many

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[LeoMuse747]

Wonderful model and a great release by Gemini. Great livery too! Nice to see something colorful.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

This is a fabulous release - loved this spring-fresh livery the first time I got to know of it a few years ago - and the long narrow fuselage serves it well!

This, and hopefully a Binter CRJ-X soon as its companion - even though they no longer operate for the airline afaik.

Agree that the cockpit windows could be larger - though they look ok-ok currently and not too bad - and could probably sit a teeny bit higher...? . But skimping on aerials etc is unwelcome - considering Panda is able to do those on the Tu-134 - and they retail at the same base price as such.

Planning to get this one for sure!

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

On another note, as a 'geared-up' 'fan' of the E195-E2, and of its launch operator Azul, here's a few AD schemes I'd love to see made to keep GJs recent regular scheme release company -

 

[JJ Skippy]

I remember being surprised about this release — was my first time hearing of this airline. But alas, I find them fascinating and look forward to more E2 jets. LATAM and Avelo are the newest carriers to order the jet so they’ll be on the way in scale model form once they’re delivered, maybe sooner…

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

LATAM and Avelo are the newest carriers to order the jet

And SAS

 

[nat_hat]

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Ararinha azul is a must, it's so lovely

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

And SAS

Airlink as well - received first 3 airframes

 

[Redrado]

I’m so, so happy they chose to release this beauty. They fly to my home airport, joined by Iberia’s CRJ-1000s, so this combo is amazing to have! I’m very happy to see GJ doing these niche European regional aircraft, which I love collecting. And on top of that the model itself looks great too. Ordered mine with another future release, so I’ll still have to wait to get it, can’t wait!