American Eagle To Make Jet Transition at Dallas/Fort Worth

Posted 16/01/2012

American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, has confirmed that it will switch all of its flights currently operating from Dallas/Fort Worth International by ATR 72 turboprops to Embraer regional jet models from the end of this month.  The airline currently uses 21 of the Franco-Italian turboprops on flights to 14 markets through Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, but will introduce Embraer ERJ-135, ERJ-140 and ERJ-145 models on these routes from January 31, 2012.

"We are pleased to once again provide jet service to all Eagle destinations from our hub in Dallas/Fort Worth," said Gary Foss, Managing Director Network Planning for American's regional network. "We know our customers will enjoy the comfortable, quiet ride of these Embraer jets, enhancing their overall travel experience."

The revised fleet and network strategy was revealed internally last month and is one of a number of actions the carrier is taken after parent AMR Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late November 2011.  The ATRs are operated by Executive Airlines, which also provides flights with the aircraft for American Airlines from San Juan and Miami.

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