Skywest gains 18 additional 175s for United
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Skywest gains 18 additional 175s for United
ST. GEORGE, Utah, Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyWest, Inc. ("SkyWest") (NASDAQ: SKYW) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary SkyWest Airlines, Inc. ("SkyWest Airlines") has entered into an amendment to an existing Capacity Purchase Agreement with United Airlines, Inc. ("United") to operate an additional 18 new Embraer E175 dual-class regional jet aircraft.
"We're pleased to secure additional dual-class flying for United," said Chip Childs, SkyWest, Inc. President. "This agreement represents ongoing execution of our plans to improve overall fleet mix as we continue our commitment to deliver what our partners need through solid, reliable service."
The aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines. The cabin will be a dual-class configuration of 76 seats and will be equipped with Wi-Fi. Under the agreement, it is anticipated that delivery of the aircraft will begin in late 2016, with all 18 aircraft being delivered by mid-2017.
"We're pleased to secure additional dual-class flying for United," said Chip Childs, SkyWest, Inc. President. "This agreement represents ongoing execution of our plans to improve overall fleet mix as we continue our commitment to deliver what our partners need through solid, reliable service."
The aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines. The cabin will be a dual-class configuration of 76 seats and will be equipped with Wi-Fi. Under the agreement, it is anticipated that delivery of the aircraft will begin in late 2016, with all 18 aircraft being delivered by mid-2017.
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I thought these were the 18 175's that United bought at the Paris airshow and skywest was operating them.
Embraer news from the Paris Air Show | Skies Magazine - Aviation is our Passion
Embraer news from the Paris Air Show | Skies Magazine - Aviation is our Passion
SkyWest is an United Express carrier with lots of E-175 options they can convert. United only bought 10 at that show.
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