USA – Embraer has received a firm order from SkyWest for 60 aircraft with purchase rights on 50 additional aircraft. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2027. The list price value of the firm order contract for 60 aircraft, which will be included in Embraer’s Q2 backlog, is US$3.6billion.

With a fleet of 263 aircraft, and an existing backlog of 16 aircraft, SkyWest Airlines is the largest E-Jet owner and operator in the world. This order further advances their position.

Chip Childs, President and CEO of SkyWest, said: “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.”

Arjan Meijer, President & CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, added: “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. We look forward to supporting SkyWest’s growth and success in the years to come.”

Embraer and SkyWest have been working closely together for nearly 40 years, beginning in 1986 when the airline acquired five EMB-120 Brasilia aircraft. By the end of 1997, SkyWest was celebrating its 25th anniversary and operating more than 40 EMB-120 aircraft. In 2013, the partnership was renewed with the purchase of 100 E175s. Today, SkyWest is the largest operator of the E175, with 263 aircraft.

About SkyWest
SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company for SkyWest Airlines, SWC, and SkyWest Leasing, an aircraft leasing company. SkyWest Airlines has a fleet of nearly 500 aircraft connecting passengers to over 265 destinations throughout North America. SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines carrying more than 42 million passengers in 2024.

About Embraer
Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil. It manufactures aircraft for Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural customers. The company also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly owned entities and authorized agents. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere worldwide, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and is the leading exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. 

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