Fleet
As of 11 July 2011, the BA CityFlyer fleet consists of the following aircraft with an average age of 1.1 years:
| Aircraft | In Fleet | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer E-170 | 6 | 0 | 76 | |
| Embraer E-190 | 8 | 0 | 98 | |
| Saab 2000 | 1 | 0 | 50 | Aircraft wet leased from Eastern Airways |
| Total | 15 | 0 |
Prior to 2009, BA CityFlyer operated a fleet of Avro RJ85 and Avro RJ100 aircraft. In December 2008 the airline signed a contract with Embraer to modernise the fleet with an order for 11 E-Jet aircraft, comprising 6 Embraer E-170s and 5 Embraer E-190s, deliveries of which commenced in September 2009. On Wednesday 14 July 2010, BA CityFlyer operated the last revenue sector with a RJ85.
BA CityFlyer had options on 3 E-190SRs; it converted two into firm orders in October 2010 and the third in March 2012 which was delivered in August 2012.
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