Embraer Lands Big E-Jet Order from Republic
Republic Airways expects to take delivery of the first "enhanced fuel performance" E-Jet as part of a new firm order for 47 E175s. (Photo: Embraer)
Republic Airways expects to take delivery of the first "enhanced fuel performance" E-Jet as part of a new firm order for 47 E175s. (Photo: Embraer)

Embraer’s waning E-Jet backlog received a welcome boost this week with a firm order for 47 seventy-six-seat E175s from Indianapolis-based Republic Airways. The deal, announced Thursday morning, includes options on another 47 of the airplanes, potentially raising its list-price value to $4 billion.