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The following table outlines the number of Bombardier Regional Jets that SkyWest Airlines and ASA are scheduled
to receive during each of the periods set forth below and the expected size and composition of our combined fleet following
the receipt of these aircraft.
During the fiscal year
ending December 31,
2008 2009 2010 2011
Additional aircraft deliveries
Additional CRJ200s ................................................................................... 4 0 0 0
Additional CRJ700s ................................................................................... 2 14 4 0
Additional CRJ900s ................................................................................... 4 0 0 0
During the fiscal year
ending December 31,
2008 2009 2010 2011
Expected fleet size
Total Bombardier Regional Jets ................................................................. 375 389 379 375
Total Brasilia Turboprops........................................................................... 57 55 45 30
Total ATR-72 Turboprops.......................................................................... 3 0 0 0
Total Combined Fleet................................................................................. 435 444 424 405
Bombardier Regional Jets
The Bombardier Regional Jets are among the quietest commercial jets currently available and offer many of the
amenities of larger commercial jet aircraft, including flight attendant service, as well as a stand-up cabin, overhead and
underseat storage, lavatories and in-flight snack and beverage service. The speed of Bombardier Regional Jets is comparable
to larger aircraft operated by the major airlines, and they have a range of approximately 1,600 miles; however, because of
their smaller size and efficient design, the per-flight cost of operating a Bombardier Regional Jet is generally less than that of
a 120-seat or larger jet aircraft.
Brasilia Turboprops
The Brasilia turboprops are 30-seat, pressurized aircraft designed to operate more economically over short-haul
routes than larger jet aircraft. These factors make it economically feasible for SkyWest Airlines to provide high frequency
service in markets with relatively low volumes of passenger traffic. Passenger comfort features of the Brasilia turboprops
include stand-up headroom, a lavatory, overhead baggage compartments and flight attendant service. We expect that Delta
and United will want us to continue to operate Brasilia turboprops in markets where passenger load and other factors make
the operation of a Bombardier Regional Jet impractical. As of December 31, 2007, SkyWest Airlines operated 59 Brasilia
turboprops out of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma and Portland. SkyWest Airlines’ Brasilia
turboprops are generally used in its California markets, which are characterized by high frequency service on shorter stage
lengths.
ATR-72 Turboprops
While ASA currently operates 12 ATR-72 turboprops out of Atlanta, we expect that these aircraft will be removed
from service by January 31, 2009.
Ground Facilities
SkyWest Airlines and ASA own or lease the following principal properties:
SkyWest Airlines Facilities
• SkyWest Airlines owns a 56,600 square foot aircraft maintenance facility in Palm Springs, California.
• SkyWest Airlines leases a 131,300 square foot facility at the Salt Lake International Airport. This facility
consists of a 58,400 square foot aircraft maintenance hangar and 72,900 square feet of training and office space.
In January 2002, we entered into a sale lease-back agreement with the Salt Lake Airport Authority. SkyWest
Airlines is leasing the facility under an operating lease arrangement over a 26-year term.