Embraer and Germany’s Aircraft Asset Management AAM GmbH & Co. KG have signed a firm order for two EMBRAER 190 jets. The deal is valued at US$ 79 million, at list price, and is already included in Embraer’s firm order backlog for the third quarter of 2009 as “undisclosed”. The first aircraft was delivered to the operator, Augsburg Airways, last September, and the second is expected to join the airline’s fleet in 2010.
“This is great news for Embraer. We are very pleased to broaden our relationship with AAM and Augsburg Airways,” said Mauro Kern, Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market. “It’s a privilege to have our E-Jets chosen as the backbone of the fleet of Lufthansa Regional’s network. This selection gives testimony to the confidence that exists in our E-Jets family, because each Lufthansa partner makes its own selection regarding which aircraft to acquire.” Augsburg Airways is a long-established turboprop operator. The airline received the first EMBRAER 195 jet in June 2009, building on a very successful relationship with Lufthansa, which signed a contract for 30 E-Jets in June 2007. Today, Augsburg operates five 116-seat EMBRAER 195s for Lufthansa and one 110-seat EMBRAER 190 for AAM. All jets are configured in a dual-class layout, separated by a movable divider, with no middle seats. “With the two new EMBRAER 190 jets, we will be able to reinforce our network and to proceed with our growth. The aircraft will efficiently complement our eco-friendly fleet of state-of-the-art turboprop and jet aircraft. This will strongly help us to handle new destinations, even at the most sensitive airports,” said Bernadette Rampl, Managing Director of Augsburg Airways. “Furthermore, Augsburg Airways passengers appreciate the comfort and low noise of our aircraft cabins.”Embraer Sells Two EMBRAER 190 Jets to Aircraft Asset Management
