Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027

SkyWest has announced an agreement to purchase and operate 16 new E175 aircraft under a multiyear contract with Delta Air Lines. The aircraft are expected to replace 11 CRJ900s and 5 CRJ700s currently under contract with Delta.

The aircraft will be purchased from Embraer, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. SkyWest also secured firm delivery positions with Embraer for 44 additional E175s from 2028 to 2032. SkyWest intends to take delivery of the 44 additional E175s, subject to SkyWest entering into flying agreements with one of its major airline partners with respect to such aircraft. The firm delivery positions and purchase rights on 50 additional E175 aircraft would provide SkyWest with ongoing fleet flexibility over the next decade, according to the carrier.

Chip Childs, CEO of SkyWest, said, “This aircraft order enables us to advance our long-term fleet strategy, enhance our dual-class footprint and continue to lead the industry in delivering an exceptional product for Delta and each of our flying partners.”

SkyWest has a fleet of nearly 500 aircraft connecting passengers to over 265 destinations throughout North America. The carrier operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and carried 42 million passengers in 2024.