American Airlines orders Bombardier, Embraer regional jets

American Airlines has split an order for 30 76-seat regional jets between Bombardier and Embraer, signing deals to buy 15 CRJ900s and 15 E175s. The carrier has also taken 15 options of each type. Bombardier valued the firm order for 15 CRJ900s at US$719m at list prices, and noted American will be receiving aircraft with the new “Atmosphere” CRJ cabin that includes space for carry-on roller bags in overhead bins. The aircraft will be delivered between April 2019 and Jan 2020, according to American. Embraer valued the 15 E175s at $705m at list prices. American said the aircraft would be delivered between March 2019 and Nov 2019. The new deal brings to 89 the number of E175s American has ordered. Both the CRJ900s and E175s will feature inflight Wi-Fi and 12 domestic first-class seats. <br/>