JSX Air (XE, Dallas Love Field) has signed a letter of intent with ATR - Avions de Transport Régional for the potential acquisition of fifteen ATR -600 series aircraft, and purchase rights for ten more, with deliveries due to begin in 2026. The carrier will also lease two ATR42-600s to start operating the regional turboprop by the end of 2025.

The name(s) of the lessor(s) were not disclosed.

The LOI covers either the ATR42-600 or the ATR72-600 variant. Either would come with a maximum of 30 seats, which will allow JSX Air to continue operating the aircraft under the existing FAA Part 135 certificate, which only covers aircraft up to 30 seats.

If the order is confirmed, JSX Air will become the sole operator of the type in the United States, ch-aviation Commercial Aviation Aircraft Data shows. Silver Airways operated the type before ceasing its operations on June 11, 2025.

According to the ch-aviation Commercial Aviation Aircraft Data module, JSX Air currently operates fifteen E135s and thirty-three E145s. The Embraer jets are also limited to 30 seats each.