21-Jul-2010 8:11 AM
Farnborough: Embraer and flybe sign order for up to 140 E175s
flybe and Embraer signed (20-Jul-2010) a contract for the sale of 35 E175 jets. The agreement includes 65 options and 40 purchase rights, giving the order a potential for 140 E175s. The total value of the contract, at list price, is USD1.3 billion and could reach USD5.0 billion if all options and purchase rights are exercised. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2H2011. [more - Embraer] [more - Perspective]