Envoy is pleased to report that American Airlines plans to add 15 more 76-seat, two-class Embraer 175 aircraft to the Envoy fleet during 2019. These aircraft are in addition to the 10 Embraer 175 aircraft currently scheduled to begin arriving this fall.<\/p>\n
As part of their announcement, American will also retain 15 options for additional Embraer 175 aircraft, that they may choose to exercise and place with Envoy at a future date. The firm orders will bring Envoy\u2019s E175 fleet to 69 by the end of 2019.<\/p>\n
Across the American Eagle network, these new deliveries will be offset by the retirement of smaller single-class regional jets. However, at Envoy, we expect modest fleet growth in 2019 as a greater percentage of American\u2019s regional flying will be operated by its wholly-owned carriers.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery new aircraft that is added to our fleet represents more jobs and greater opportunity for our people,\u201d said President and CEO Pedro Fabregas in a letter to Envoy employees. \u201cAmerican\u2019s continued support of Envoy\u2019s growth is a direct result of our team\u2019s performance, and I want to thank each of you for contributing to our success.\u201d<\/p>\n
Envoy is actively hiring for the pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and airport employees needed to support its growing operation.<\/p>\n