Bombardier Sells an Additional 15 CRJ1000 NextGen Aircraft to Air
Nostrum
PARIS, FRANCE -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/14/09 -- - Airline also
confirmed as previously unidentified launch customer for CRJ1000
NextGen aircraft
- Air Nostrum's cumulative orders for Bombardier aircraft since 1998,
now total 100, including 35 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace today confirmed that Air Nostrum of Valencia,
Spain has now placed firm orders for a total of 35 CRJ1000 NextGen
aircraft including:
- A new firm order for 15 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, being announced
today. This firm order was previously announced by Bombardier on
February 19, 2007 as a conditional order for 15 CRJ1000 aircraft by
an unidentified customer. Delivery of these 15 aircraft will start in
2014 and continue through 2016;
- A firm order for 15 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, previously announced
by Bombardier on February 19, 2007 as a firm order placed by an
unidentified launch customer;
- A conversion of five remaining CRJ900 aircraft to CRJ1000 NextGen
jets from a firm order for 16 CRJ900 aircraft placed by Air Nostrum
in 2004. The other 11 ordered CRJ900 aircraft have been delivered to
the airline.
Based on the list price for the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, the new
firm order for 15 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft announced today is valued
at approximately $ 793 million US. The total value of Air Nostrum's
orders for 35 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is approximately $ 1.75
billion US.
"Air Nostrum is proud to be a launch customer for the CRJ1000 NextGen
regional jet, which promises the same qualities as the CRJ200 and
CRJ900 aircraft that we currently operate," said Carlos Bertomeu,
Chief Executive Officer, Air Nostrum. "Bombardier's products have
propelled us to our position as one of Europe's largest and most
prestigious regional airlines. We fully expect our new CRJ1000
NextGen airliners - and especially their outstanding economics - to
help us continue to grow and prosper."
"We are delighted by Air Nostrum's selection of the CRJ1000 NextGen
aircraft to meet their regional jet requirements for the future,"
said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "Air
Nostrum has been a valued Bombardier customer since 1998, and has now
placed orders for a total of 100 CRJ and Q-Series aircraft. Air
Nostrum's recognition as one of Europe's most outstanding airlines,
is a testament to its operational expertise, customer satisfaction,
and to the performance and reliability of these Bombardier commercial
aircraft."
An independent airline, Air Nostrum operates as IBERIA regional. It
flies to more than 120 domestic and international destinations with
approximately 153,000 flights a year that carry about 5.2 million
passengers.
As of today, Bombardier has recorded a total of 64 firm orders for
the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft.
About Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft is a world leader in the design and
production of aircraft that seat up to 145 passengers. Its mission is
to provide a complete range of commercial aircraft optimized for
best-in-class efficiency with the highest level of customer service.
The product portfolio is comprised of three commercial aircraft
families: for short-haul operations, the 70- to 80- seat Q400 NextGen
airliner is a fast, fuel-efficient and lower-emission large
turboprop. For medium-haul applications, the CRJ NextGen family of
aircraft is a benchmark for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to
100-seat segment. For longer routes, the 110- to 130-seat Cseries
airliners are the world's newest and most advanced single-aisle
aircraft designed specifically for comfort and setting new standards
in technology, fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions,
from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation
equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global
corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year
ended Jan. 31, 2009, were $19.7 billion US, and its shares are traded
on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index
component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier, CRJ, CRJ200, CRJ900, CRJ1000, NextGen, and Q-Series are
trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Notes to Editors
Images of Air Nostrum CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft are available in the
press releases section at: www.aero.bombardier.com
Please visit www.parisairshow.bombardier.com
Contacts:
Bombardier Aerospace
John Arnone
416-375-3030
www.bombardier.com
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