SkyWest entered an agreement with Alaska Airlines to purchase and operate eight E175 aircraft under a 12-year capacity purchase agreement. These aircraft are scheduled to be placed into service beginning in the first half of 2022, bringing SkyWest’s total fleet operating under its Alaska Airlines agreement to 40 aircraft once complete. The aircraft will be purchased by SkyWest from Embraer and delivered new from the factory.

“The E175 is a great aircraft for customers and has helped provide vital service throughout the pandemic,” Chip Childs, president and CEO of SkyWest, said. “As we mark 10 years of partnership with Alaska Airlines, we are pleased to add these new E175s as we help lead the recovery and continue strengthening our Alaska partnership.”

SkyWest is the holding company for SkyWest Airlines and SkyWest Leasing, an aircraft leasing company.