Embraer sells one more E-190 to British Airways

Embraer and BACityFlyer, British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary, announced today theacquisition of one additional E190 jet. This firmorder will be included in Embraer’s 2013fourth quarter backlog. The E-Jet will beoperated from the Company’s main operating base at London City Airport (LCY).


　　“BA CityFlyer’s follow-on order is a greatendorsement of theairline’s confidence in theE-Jets family,” said Paulo Cesar Silva,President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “This new acquisitiondemonstrates the proven ability of the E190 to allow operators to grow their routenetworks from restricted airports likeLondonCity.”

　　The E190, configured with 98 Elite seats, willenable BA CityFlyer to optimise capacity on routes that are demanding morefrequency, as well as facilitate the development of new markets.

　　“The Embraer 190 is a veryversatile aircraft and well-suited to BA CityFlyer’s network ambitions. Givenits mid-range capabilities, it ably supports our plans to fly new routes andincrease frequencies on existing ones,” said Adam Carson, Managing director of BACityFlyer. “Delivering terrific performance, and with an excellent climb rateand superior environmental qualities, the E190 is proving ideal for ourLondonCityoperations.”

　　Since enteringrevenue service in 2004, Embraer has received over 1,350 orders for its E-Jets. More than 1,000 have been delivered. E-Jetshave been added to the fleets of 64 airlines that are now flying them in lowcost, regional and mainline business applications.