Embraer confirms KLM order for 15 E175s and two E190s

Embraer confirmed (30-Mar-2015) it has received an order from KLM for 15 E175 and two E190 aircraft for its regional subsidiary KLM Cityhopper, valued at USD764 million at list prices. The order also includes options for an additional 17 aircraft for KLM Cityhopper or HOP!. The E175s and E190s will both be configured in single class layouts and will replace 19 Fokker 70 aircraft. Embraer Commercial Aviation president and CEO Paulo Cesar Silva said: "KLM Cityhopper's decision to acquire more E-Jets is a tremendous endorsement and confirmation that the E-Jets are the most efficient, comfortable and the lowest operating cost aircraft in the segment from 80 to 110 passengers." KLM president and CEO Pieter Elbers added: "Purchasing these seventeen Embraers and taking out an option to order an additional seventeen in the future, represents a giant stride for KLM in terms of fleet renewal. KLM continues to invest in its fleet and product in order to offer passengers the best, as well as reaffirming KLM and KLM Cityhopper's commitment to our customers." According to the CAPA Fleet Database, KLM Cityhopper's Fokker 70 fleet has an average age of 19.3 years. [more - original PR]