Embraer has signed a deal to sell 19 new E175 jets valued at $1.1 billion for operation in the United Airlines network taking the total E175 jets already operated by SkyWest for United to 90.
Embraer is strengthening its partnership with SkyWest, Inc. by selling 19 new E175 jets for operation in the United Airlines network. This addition complements the 90 E175 jets already operated by SkyWest for United. The aircraft will be exclusively flown under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with United Airlines. The contract, with a value of $1.1 billion based on list prices, has been included in Embraer’s Q3 backlog. Since its establishment in 1969, Embraer has delivered over 8,000 aircraft. On average, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world approximately every 10 seconds, contributing to the transportation of over 145 million passengers annually.
These 70-seat E175 jets will be delivered in a three-class configuration, with deliveries commencing in the fourth quarter of 2024. SkyWest, already the world’s largest E175 operator, is excited to further enhance the passenger flying experience with these new aircraft, offering improved comfort and reliability.
Chip Childs, President and CEO, SkyWest said, “SkyWest is already the largest E175 operator in the world, and when this order is delivered we will have over 250 E175s. We look forward to continuing to improve the passenger flying experience with enhanced comfort and reliability.”
Embraer, headquartered in Brazil, is a global aerospace company with interests in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company is involved in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing aircraft and systems while providing comprehensive services and support to customers after the sale.
Martyn Holmes, CCO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “We are pleased to build upon our superb partnership with SkyWest. The E175 is truly a versatile aircraft, the backbone of North American regional aviation.”
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Embraer holds the distinction of being the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats, making it a vital contributor to Brazil’s export of high-value goods. The company maintains a global presence with industrial units, offices, service centers, parts distribution facilities, and more across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. This expansion and the new E175 jet deal demonstrate Embraer’s commitment to strengthening its global presence and partnerships.
