Paris Air Show: SkyWest Orders 60 Additional Embraer E175 Aircraft
SkyWest has finalized a firm order for 60 Embraer E175 aircraft, with an option to purchase 50 additional units. Valued at $3.6 billion at list prices, this contract represents one of the most significant deals of the year in the regional aviation segment and will be included in the Brazilian manufacturer’s second-quarter order backlog.
Deliveries of these aircraft will begin in 2027, marking a new chapter in the nearly four-decade-long partnership between the two companies.
SkyWest: The E-Jets Giant
With an active fleet of 263 aircraft and 16 more on order, SkyWest solidifies its position as the world’s largest operator of regional E175 jets.
Chip Childs, President and CEO of SkyWest, emphasized: “As the largest global owner and operator of the E175, we are thrilled to continue expanding our fleet and enhancing our dual-class cabin offering. This investment supports our long-term strategy and reinforces our commitment to delivering the best regional product in the industry.”
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Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, celebrated the deal: “We are excited to continue our collaboration with SkyWest through this significant order. The E175 remains the backbone of regional aviation in North America, and this decision reflects SkyWest’s confidence in the performance, reliability, and comfort of our aircraft.”
A Historic Partnership That Keeps Growing
The relationship between Embraer and SkyWest began in 1986 when the airline acquired five EMB-120 Brasilia aircraft. By 1997, after 25 years in the market, the airline was operating over 40 units of that model. In 2013, the alliance was renewed with the purchase of 100 E175 aircraft. Today, with this new agreement, SkyWest reaffirms its leading role in the expansion of E-Jets across North America.
This order carries strategic weight in the competitive regional aviation market. It not only strengthens SkyWest’s position as a key operator in the United States but also bolsters Embraer’s presence in a segment where the E175 remains the preferred choice for its operational efficiency and passenger comfort.
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