US regional airline SkyWest order 60 Embraer E175 aircraft

After two days without major agreements at Paris Air Show, Embraer announced the sale of up to 110 E175 jets to SkyWest Airlines, the US regional carrier that is the largest operator of the 76-seat aircraft.

The agreement provides for a firm order of 60 aircraft and the buying right of 50 other jets. The deliveries will start as early as 2027.

The agreement will be included in Embraer’s backlog in the 2nd quarter and is valued at $ 3.6 billion.

Skywest operates regional flights to large US airlines such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Alaska Air.

Its current fleet of E175 comprises 263 aircraft in addition to 16 orders not yet delivered from other contracts.

Partnership started in 1986

“As the largest E175 owner and operator worldwide, we’re pleased to continue growing our E175 fleet and enhance our dual-class footprint. This order enables us to advance our long-term fleet strategy and to continue to deliver the premier regional product in the industry,” Chip Childs, President and CEO of Skywest.

“We are thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with SkyWest Airlines with this mega order. The E175 is the cornerstone of regional aviation in North America, and this order underscores SkyWest’s confidence in our aircraft’s performance, reliability, and passenger comfort, “added Arjan Meijer, President & CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation.

Skywest is one of Embraer’s oldest customers, having received five EMB-20 Brasilia turboprops in 1986, shortly after the 30-seat aircraft entry into service.

In 2013, the UTAH -based airline signed a major contract for 100 E175 jets, marking the debut of the aircraft that became the main one used by the US regional aviation.

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