SkyWest signs for 20 Embraer 175 jets

Embraer and SkyWest have signed a firm order for 20 E175 jets in a 76-seat configuration with deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2020.

The order has a value of US$972 million, based on 2019 list prices.

“We’re pleased to continue advancing our position in the industry with this latest order of new Embraer aircraft,” said Chip Childs, President and Chief Executive Officer of SkyWest, Inc. “We appreciate the long-standing partnership with Embraer and look forward to operating this outstanding aircraft for all four of our mainline partners.”

The relationship between the two companies dates back to 1986 when SkyWest began operating the EMB 120 Brasilia turboprop.

“Embraer and SkyWest enjoy a partnership marked by a longstanding history of service to the mainline carriers, and we relish the opportunity to break new ground,” said Charlie Hillis, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, North America, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Today, we are excited to announce that these 20 new aircraft will be the first E-Jets operated by SkyWest within the American Airlines network.”

With this additional order, SkyWest has purchased more than 180 aircraft of the E175 type since 2013 alone.