Republic Airways has decreased its order with Embraer by 31 aircraft
US regional carrier Republic Airways has decreased its order with Embraer by 31 aircraft. According to a report issued on November 7th by the Brazilian manufacturer, Republic Airways now has a total of 69 Embraer E175 aircraft awaiting delivery.
Republic Airways was the first airline to fly the Embraer E175 domestically in the US when it began operating them for US Airways Express in March 2007. Today, the carrier operates flights for American Eagle, United Express, and Delta Connection.
Each of Republic Airways’ Embraer E175 seats 76 passengers in a two-class configuration, although the exact seating configuration of each aircraft varies according to the brand under which the aircraft is flying.
The majority of Republic Airways’ fleet of over 200 aircraft is made up of Embraer E175 aircraft. With 165 of the type in its fleet, it is the second-largest operator of the aircraft, behind SkyWest Airlines.
As pilot shortages continue to blight airlines worldwide, Republic Airways will no doubt be happy with its decision to launch its Lift Academy pilot training school back in May 2018, providing it with a pipeline of qualified pilots.
The school recently developed a unique program in partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University, allowing students to earn a degree while completing their flight training. According to Republic Airways, this then offers them a preferred route into a pilot or maintenance career with the airline.
The airline’s senior vice president and chief administrative officer, Matt Koscal, celebrated the training school, saying,
“We believe the joy of flight should be available to all. With LIFT, we are offering intellectually curious, aspiring aviators a world-class training program and professional environment that best prepares them for the airline industry.”
As part of its Q3 report, Embraer confirmed that it had delivered 10 aircraft over the past three months. Embraer is currently working hard to catch up on a backlog of orders, including for its newest E2 family aircraft, such as the Embraer E195-E2. Carriers to have recently placed an order for the Embraer E195-E2 include Porter Airlines (20) and Oman’s SalamAir (6). Embraer & simpleflying.com