American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for three new E175 jets. The aircraft will be operated by American subsidiary Envoy Air.
With deliveries expected to be concluded this year, the E175 fleet of Envoy will sur 100 units by the end of 2022.
The value of the contract is US$ 160,2 million, at current list prices, and will be included in Embraer's fourth quarter 2021 backlog.
“Reaching the milestone of 100 E175s with American Airlines and Envoy is truly cause for celebration. We thank American Airlines and Envoy for their partnership with Embraer, which began in 1998”, said Mark Neely, vice president of Sales and Marketing for the Americas at Embraer Commercial Aviation. “This aircraft plays a critical role in providing essential daily connectivity across the entire United States. The E175 is the backbone of the US regional network, with more than 600 aircraft sold and an 86% market share since 2013.”
“Our incredible journey with Embraer began almost 25 years ago with the ERJ145, and our partnership continues to grow with the E175, which is the heart of our fleet. Our engers are very satisfied with the aircraft and its exceptional operational performance allows us to continue to provide excellent service for American Airlines.”, said Pedro Fábregas, president and CEO of Envoy Air. “We look forward to welcoming these three new aircraft later this year as Envoy continues to add new destinations to our growing network.”
