Embraer delivers 1000th E-Jet to Republic Airlines

Embraer announced (13-Sep-2013) it delivered the 1000th E-Jet production aircraft on 13-Sep-2013. The E175 was handed over to Republic Airlines, which will operate the aircraft on behalf of American Eagle. The delivery is part of Republic's order for 47 E175s that was announced at the beginning of 2013. The contract also includes options to buy another 47 aircraft. The E-Jets family entered revenue service in 2004 when the first aircraft was delivered to LOT Polish Airlines. Currently, E-Jets are flying with 65 airlines from 45 countries. In Jun-2013, Embraer launched the second generation of the E-Jets family - E-Jets E2 - the first of which is slated to enter service in 2018. Embraer E-Jets currently hold a 50% market share and account for 62% of deliveries in the segment of jets with capacity up to 130 seats. Since Jan-2013, Embraer has received more than 330 firm orders for both current-generation E-Jets and the E2s. [more - original PR]