Summary CommuteAir received FAA certification for its Embraer E170 charter operations, aiming to find new market opportunities. The airline's fleet includes 74 Embraer ERJ-145 jets and a single larger E170 aircraft for charters. The E170 features 76 seats, suitable for various uses like sports teams, VIP travel, and corporate shuttles.
CommuteAir, a regional airline operating flights on behalf of United Airlines as a United Express partner, has received FAA certification for its charter operations with its recently acquired Embraer E170 regional jet. Finding new opportunities in the market The certification of Embraer E170 charter operations marks a significant milestone in the carrier’s ambition to expand its service pool past the 50-passenger Embraer ERJ-145 and start an independent charter service. Commenting on the successful FAA certification, Captain David Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at CommuteAir, said: “CommuteAir recognized a significant opportunity in the market for charter aircraft that bridge the gap between small regional jets and larger narrowbody aircraft.
With its 76-seat capacity, the E170 offers a cost-effective and appropriately sized solution for various client needs.” The airline's ten-month Federal Aviation Administration certification involved a five-phase process, including submitting a letter of intent to the DOT and FAA, creating and updating manuals, assisting with Design Collection Tools (DCTs) to align with Federal.