Orders Thread 2008

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British Airways orders 11 Embraer 170/190s for CityFlyer.

British Airways (BA) has ordered 11 Embraer regional jets for use by its BA CityFlyer subsidiary.
Embraer says in a statement that the deal comprises six Embraer 170s and five 190SRs on firm order, plus options for three more 190SRs.
The first 76-seat 170 is due for delivery in the second half of 2009. Deliveries of the larger, 98-seat 190SRs will start later, says Embraer.

More (incl. drawing) here.

Credit: Flightglobal.com

Bye, Chris.

[cHabu]

And some info, taken from the Embraer press release:

The first BA CityFlyer EMBRAER 170, configured with 76 seats, is scheduled for delivery in
the second semester of 2009. The larger EMBRAER 190SR will seat up to 98 passengers.
Both will have a single-class layout.

“We are absolutely delighted to win this order from such an internationally renowned, worldclass
airline. This marks a great achievement for Embraer and the E-Jets family,” said Mauro
Kern, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “It is a privilege to have our E-Jets
chosen as the backbone for modernizing BA CityFlyer’s fleet in its operations out of London
City Airport, where the very short runway and the noise restrictions are highly demanding.”

The EMBRAER 170 obtained steep approach certification to operate at London City Airport
in June 2007. This approach uses a software solution developed within the existing fly-bywire
system, which means improved flight quality and control and reduced pilot workload,
with less weight and maintenance cost. The EMBRAER 190SR is currently undergoing a
series of engineering evaluation tests with a view to receiving its steep approach certification
by the end of 2009.

Press release (download link) here.

Bye, Chris.