Republic Order Included in Embraer’s Backlog for 2013

São José dos Campos, Brazil – As a consequence of the approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the agreement between American Airlines and Republic Airways Holdings Inc., under which Republic will operate the Embraer 175 for American Airlines, the Purchase Agreement between Embraer and Republic Airlines – announced on January 24 – for up to 94 E175 jets (47 firm orders and options for an additional 47 aircraft) is now effective and will be included in Embraer’s first-quarter backlog.

The new aircraft will be operated by Republic under the American Eagle brand in American Airlines’ regional network.

Source Embraer / Edited By Airline Adviser 03/28/13