Embraer to face tougher US market If JetBlue drops E190
Embraer’s E190 aircraft is flown by airlines around the world, but has struggled to find much of a home in North America. Now the largest US operator of the plane may walk away, casting doubts on whether the next version of the jet can succeed in the market. JetBlue Airways plans to decide by the end of this year whether to join American Airlines and Air Canada in dropping the plane, ending an original plan for 100 E190s in the carrier’s fleet. It would leave Aeromexico Connect as the only airline in North America flying Embraer’s second best-selling commercial jet. JetBlue’s fleet review comes as Embraer prepares for the first commercial flight next year of the E190 E2, a new version with an engine the planemaker says will burn less fuel and have lower maintenance costs than the current jet. <br/>
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Embraer to face tougher US market If JetBlue drops E190
Embraer’s E190 aircraft is flown by airlines around the world, but has struggled to find much of a home in North America. Now the largest US operator of the plane may walk away, casting doubts on whether the next version of the jet can succeed in the market. JetBlue Airways plans to decide by the end of this year whether to join American Airlines and Air Canada in dropping the plane, ending an original plan for 100 E190s in the carrier’s fleet. It would leave Aeromexico Connect as the only airline in North America flying Embraer’s second best-selling commercial jet. JetBlue’s fleet review comes as Embraer prepares for the first commercial flight next year of the E190 E2, a new version with an engine the planemaker says will burn less fuel and have lower maintenance costs than the current jet. <br/>
