Republic Airways Holdings to expand fleet by 10% in 2017, streamlined around single fleet type

Republic Airways Holdings stated (01-May-2017) it expects to expand its fleet by more than 10% during the remainder of 2017, taking delivery of 18 additional Embraer aircraft. President and CEO Bryan Bedford stated the carrier is now streamlined around a single fleet of Embraer aircraft and a single operating certificate, which along with restructured commercial agreements with its core business partners, has "positioned Republic to deliver on its mission". [more - original PR]