US carrier American Eagle is to purchase Business Express Airlines. The carrier operates 43 Saab 340s from major bases at Boston Logan and New York LaGuardia. The value of the deal has not been disclosed. American Eagle will initially operate Business Express as a separate company and gradually combine operations. American Eagle will assume the Business Express order for 20 Embraer RJ-135s and 40 options.
Source: Flight International
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