For The First Time: Why Hasn’t The Embraer E175 Been Able To Operate At Aspen/Pitkin County Airport?

A new aircraft type will likely be seen at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) in Aspen, Colorado, this winter. According to recent reports, the airport could receive service from United Airlines Embraer E175 aircraft for the first time, making it the biggest jet it has received for a scheduled commercial flight. But why hasnt it seen the E175 or a bigger aircraft before? Lets find out.