SkyWest orders 19 Embraer E175 jets to operate for United Airlines
SkyWest announced Thursday that it has ordered 19 Embraer E175s to operate on the United Airlines network, adding to the 90 aircraft of the model it already operates for the third-largest U.S. carrier.
These aircraft will fly exclusively with United Express under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA). The value of the contract, which has been included in Embraer’s order backlog for the third quarter, is $1.1 billion, based on list price.
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The E175s will have 70 seats in a three-class configuration. Deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter of 2024.
“SkyWest is already the largest operator of E175s in the world, and when this order is delivered we will have more than 250 E175s. We look forward to continuing to enhance the passenger flying experience with improved comfort and reliability.”
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