The airframer will instead focus on upgrading the E175-E1 and selling its E2 variants.

The partnership is planning a 76- to 100-seat aircraft designed for significant advantages over today’s regional aircraft through increased energy efficiency.

The deal, signed this week at the Paris Air Show, will further grow Riyadh Air’s fleet.

The company announced new regional jet sales, as well as significant orders in Africa and the global freight market.

The aircraft will be equipped with the ATR HighLine premium cabin.

Speaking at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday, Air Tahiti CEO Edouard Wong Fat said there was “something missing” in the airline’s product offering.

On location ATW editors share their takes on the Paris Air Show from a commercial air transport perspective.

The Airbus Foundation, GE Aerospace Foundation, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines, among others, announced their support this week at the Paris Air Show.