Republic Airlines Takes Delivery of First Embraer 175 Jets

Released on Wednesday, March 07, 2007

S�o José dos Campos, March 7, 2007 - Embraer delivered the first two EMBRAER 175 jets to the U.S.-based operator Republic Airlines, last week. The E-Jets mark the beginning of this model's flight in the U.S. domestic market. The company has placed firm orders for 30 EMBRAER 175 jets, which will be operated by the carrier, under the US Airways Express brand name.

The new EMBRAER 175, configured with 86 single-class seats, is the second E-Jet model flying the colors of US Airways Express. In 2004, US Airways Express was the launch customer of the EMBRAER 170.

"We are excited to be the first operator to introduce the new EMBRAER 175 aircraft in the U.S.," said Bryan Bedford, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Airways Holdings. "Operating aircraft from the same E-Jet family allows us to match demand and boost efficiency, while maintaining low costs. In addition, passengers love this aircraft for its spacious interior design and, particularly, the absence of a middle seat."

"We are very pleased to deliver two more jets to Republic Airlines, in continuation of our longstanding relationship," said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer Executive Vice- President, Airline Market. "Adding the EMBRAER 175 aircraft to Republic's fleet emphasizes the airline's confidence in the flexibility we provide, which is needed to match demand with the right aircraft size."

The new E-Jets are expected to enter service in March 2007, and will complement Republic's fleet of 76 EMBRAER 170 jets.