Republic to buy 10 E-190ARs from US Airways
Republic Airways Holdings is to acquire 10 Embraer 190ARs from US Airways, doing so by applying the full balance of its $35 million loan from US Airways toward the purchase of the aircraft and assuming the remaining debt on the aircraft.
Four of the 99-seat aircraft are expected to enter service in November and December 2009 and will replace Boeing 717 aircraft that are being removed from service at Republic’s Midwest Airlines. The remaining six aircraft are expected to enter service in branded operations during the first half of 2010. With the addition of these 10 aircraft, Republic’s subsidiaries will operate the largest fleet of E-Jets in the world with a total of 145, including 15 E-190s.
“We’re pleased to work with our long-standing partner, US Airways, to expand our fleet of E-Jet aircraft,” said Sean Menke, EVP and chief marketing officer of Republic Airways. “The E-190 has allowed us to offer unmatched passenger comfort while restoring service to important destinations within our branded network, and these additional aircraft will allow us to continue that process.”
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