SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil,
Dec.12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer announced today that it has
received a firm order for 60 E175 jets from American Airlines, Inc.
The contract also includes options for another 90 E175s, taking the
total order potential up to 150 aircraft. The firm orders, which
have a value of USD 2.5 billion at
list price, will be included in Embraer's 2013 fourth-quarter
backlog.
"We are delighted with this remarkable order from American
Airlines, one of the most respected and renowned airlines
worldwide. American achieved impressive results with the ERJ 145
aircraft family, and we are sure that will continue with the E175,
the most fuel efficient, cost effective, and passenger friendly 76
seater in the market today - which makes the E175 the clear choice
of North American airlines, and proven with hundreds of orders this
year," said Paulo Cesar Silva,
President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. "Embraer is
honored to provide the new American with the E175, and it is
committed to supporting the development of the new airline, to
which we wish great success."
American Airlines will configure the E175s with 12 First Class,
20 Main Cabin Extra and 44 Main Cabin seats, with a total of 76
seats. The delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for the
first quarter of 2015.
"It's been an exciting week for American Airlines," said
Kenji Hashimoto, American Airlines
Senior Vice President – Regional Carriers. "Now that we've closed
our merger with US Airways, we can deliver a top tier regional
product that offers a First Class cabin, Main Cabin Extra and
in-flight Wi-Fi – important elements of an improved flying
experience for our customers. These new regional jets are also a
big win for our employees at our wholly owned subsidiary, and will
greatly improve economic efficiencies by lowering operating
costs."
During 2013, including this order from American Airlines,
Embraer has received firm orders and options for more than 700
E-Jets from U.S. airlines for both current-generation and the
E-Jets E2s.
As the leader in the 70 to 130-seat segment, Embraer continues
to invest in the E-Jets family, which is flown by some 65 airlines
from 45 countries. The Company has begun implementing a series of
enhancements to the E175, including new wingtips, systems
optimization, and aerodynamic refinements that will lower fuel burn
by up to 5%. Longer maintenance intervals and component
improvements will increase aircraft productivity and lower
maintenance costs.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for
American Airlines and US Airways. Together with American Eagle and
US Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700
flights per day to 339 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs
in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort
Worth, Los Angeles,
Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. American's AAdvantage and US
Airways Dividend Miles programs allow members to earn and redeem
miles for travel and everyday purchases as well as flight upgrades,
vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays and other retail
products. American is a founding member of the oneworld®
alliance, whose members and members-elect serve 981 destinations
with 14,244 daily flights to 151 countries. Connect with American
on Twitter @AmericanAir or Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines and follow
US Airways on Twitter @USAirways and on
Facebook.com/USAirways.
About Embraer Commercial Aviation
Embraer is the world's leading manufacturer of commercial jets
that seat up to 130 passengers. Nearly 900 aircraft from the 37, 44
and 50-seat ERJ 145 family of regional jets have been delivered to
airlines since their introduction in 1996. The E-Jets family
includes four larger aircraft that have between 70 and 130 seats.
The E170, E175, E190 and E195 set the standard in their category
with their advanced engineering, high degree of efficiency,
spacious, ergonomic cabins with two-by-two seating, and attractive
operating economics. Since E-Jets entered revenue service in 2004,
Embraer has received more than 1,350 firm orders for the aircraft
family. More than 1,000 have been delivered. Some 65 airlines from
45 countries are currently flying E-Jets or have confirmed future
deliveries. The aircraft are flying in low-cost, regional and
mainline business applications.
In 2013, Embraer launched E-Jets E2, the second generation of
its E-Jets family of commercial aircraft comprised of three new
airplanes – E175-E2, E190-E2, E195-E2 – seating from 70 to 130
passengers. The E190-E2 is expected to enter service in the first
half of 2018. The E195-E2 is slated to enter service in 2019 and
the E175-E2 in 2020.
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Note to Editors
Embraer S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; BM&FBOVESPA: EMBR3) is the world's
largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats, and one of
Brazil's leading exporters.
Embraer's headquarters are located in São José dos Campos, São
Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer
service facilities in Brazil,
China, France, Portugal, Singapore, and the U.S. Founded in 1969, the
Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft and
systems for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and
defense and security segments. It also provides after sales support
and services to customers worldwide. For more information, please
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estimates regarding circumstances or events yet to take place.
Those projections and estimates are based largely on current
expectations, forecasts on future events and financial tendencies
that affect Embraer's businesses. Those estimates are subject to
risks, uncertainties and suppositions that include, among others:
general economic, political and trade conditions in Brazil and in those markets where Embraer does
business; expectations on industry trends; the Company's investment
plans; its capacity to develop and deliver products on the dates
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circumstances may not take place. The actual results can therefore
differ substantially from those previously published as Embraer
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