ExpressJet Airlines takes delivery of first Embraer E175 aircraft

ExpressJet Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 25 new E175 aircraft. “The delivery of our first E175 represents a significant milestone in ExpressJet’s growth as an exclusive United Express carrier,” said ExpressJet chairman and CEO Subodh Karnik. “I want to express my gratitude to our partners at Embraer and United Airlines as well as to the ExpressJet employees who have worked tirelessly over the past six months to make this day a reality.” ExpressJet will take delivery of new E175s through the remainder of 2019. Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will serve as the airline’s first E175