American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for four new E175s as they continue to expand their regional fleet.
The aircraft will be operated by American’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Envoy Air. With all deliveries in Q4 2024, Envoy’s all-E-Jet fleet will grow to over 150 aircraft by the end of 2024. The contract value is US$230.6 million at list price.
Envoy Air operates an active fleet 0f 25 Embraer E170 and 106 of the larger Embraer E175, having transitioned out of operating the smaller E135 and E145.
In Quotes
Pedro Fábregas, President & CEO of Envoy.
“These new jets will allow us to continue growing with American Airlines. We’re pleased to announce these additional four aircraft, following the order announced in June, as the US domestic and regional markets recover from a very challenging few years. The E175 allows us to provide an excellent and reliable service to American Airlines and the thousands of guests we serve everyday”, said
Martyn Holmes, CCO, Embraer Commercial Aviation added
“This new order demonstrates once more the importance of the E175 to connectivity across the United States, and is another sign that the challenges the market has been facing are improving,” said
“The E175 is the backbone of the US regional network, with over 620 aircraft sold, and 86% market share since 2013. We thank American Airlines and Envoy for their long partnership with Embraer.”
Sticking with the E175
The Embarar E170/E175 platform is still very much a preferred platform – with development slowed down on its replacement – the E175-E2, which would allow for up to 90 passengers or an extra row of seats depending on the configuration.
And that’s a problem, as it exceeds some of the scope clauses, with the new aircraft being overweight. Embraer has halted development of the E175-E2 for three years, with deliveries to commence between 2027 and 2028.
So if you need a small turbojet-powered aircraft for up to 75 people, you’re still looking at the E175, which American Airlines has ordered for Envoy.
For now, E175s continue to have a purpose to fit the current scope clauses.
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