CommutAir to accelerate retirement of Turboprop fleet

CommutAir has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Airlines to add 21 Embraer ERJ145 aircraft to its existing contract to fly 40 jet aircraft under the United Express brand. These jets will replace Bombardier Dash-8 turboprop aircraft with planned retirements by January 2018. Under the MOU, CommutAir plans to accelerate the retirement of its 21 Bombardier Dash-8’s – with the final exit in January 2018 and will continue accepting Embraer ERJ145 aircraft through 2019 until 61 jets have been inducted. As part of its growth plan, CommutAir announced a significant improvement to its Pilot sign-on bonus program and further enhancements to its Career Path Program.