Source : Embraer.comEMBRAER 170 TO FLY FOR REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS Embraer today announced an order from Republic Airways Holdings for up to 50 EMBRAER 170 airliners. Under the agreement, 13 firm aircraft will begin delivery in the third quarter of 2004. Republic Airways Holdings also holds options on another 37 aircraft of the same model, with 12 to be confirmed by July 1. Delivery of the 13 firm aircraft will begin in the third quarter and continue through the first quarter 2005. The total value of the firm order at list price is US$ 325 million, with a potential value of US$ 1.25 billion if all options are converted.

I saw my first Embraer 170 a few weeks ago at JAX doing touch and go's. This one was in US Airways Express colors. Very nice looking jet. :)