The order for 15 Bombardier CRJ900 jets is valued at $719 million, and includes options for 15 more aircraft of the same type. Bombardier noted American has selected aircraft that feature its new Atmosphère cabin, which aims to improve the passenger experience with more "living space", larger lavatories, and space for each passenger to carry and store an oversized roller bag within the cabin bins, reducing the need to check bags.
The Bombardier deliveries will begin during Q2 2019
The Embraer order is similar in that it calls for 15 new E175s, with options for 15 more. Its value is reported as $705 million at current list prices. The Embraer jets will be configured for 76 passengers.
American Airlines will take delivery of these E175s between March and November 2019.
Envoy Air currently lists 44 E175s in its fleet, and Embraer noted in combination with three earlier orders the latest contract will result in a total of 89 E175s for American Airlines subsidiaries.
