Embraer Banks on Surging U.S. Market
Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva says rising demand from U.S. airlines is compensating for lean times over in Europe. [Photo: Gregory Polek].
Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva says rising demand from U.S. airlines is compensating for lean times over in Europe. [Photo: Gregory Polek].

Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva said he sees requests for proposals coming from U.S. airlines for between 200 and 400 regional jets in the 70- to 76-seat market segment as relaxed scope clauses continue to drive demand on this side of the Atlantic while a “pause” in Europe takes hold. He specifically mentioned the potential for more business from American Airlines, for which Republic Airways has already agreed to fly 53 more E175s as American Eagle starting next month.