Embraer announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of 30 firm Embraer 175 aircraft to Republic Airlines Inc. This brings to 78 firm and 75 options the total number of E-Jets on order for Republic.

These aircraft were originally options under the amended and reinstated Embraer / US Airways purchase agreement. With the consent of Embraer, US Airways has transferred to Republic its right to purchase these aircraft.

Today's announcement does not affect the 25 firm Embraer 190 aircraft and the 32 additional Embraer 190s, subject to reconfirmation, in US Airways' order book.

"We are very pleased to further contribute to Republic Airlines' continuous success," said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer Executive Vice-President, Airline Market.

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