June 2013 archive

Westjet receives first Q400s

On June 7th, 2013, Westjet took delivery of the airline’s first two Q400 aircraft at a ceremony at the Bombardier assembly plant in Toronto. WestJet has orders for 20 Q400s with an option for 25 additional aircraft. Current delivery schedules are that one aircraft will be delivered per month. The airline has scheduled a ceremony …

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Ilyushin Finance firms agreement for up to 42 CSeries aircraft

Ilyushin Finance CSeries

Bombardier announced on June 4th, 2013 that Ilyushin Finance has signed a firm purchase agreement for 32 CS300 aircraft and options for an additional 10 CS300 aircraft. The original letter of intent was signed by IFC in 2011 and a conditional purchase agreement was announced by Bombardier in February 2013. There are currently 95 CRJ …

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Gulf Air orders 10 CSeries Aircraft and options 6 more

Gulf Air CSeries100

Bombardier announced on June 4th, 2013 that Gulf Air was the customer for a previously announced but not assigned order of 10 CS100 aircraft with an option for an additional six aircraft. This order was originally announced by Bombardier on June 20, 2011. As of March 31, 2013, Bombardier had booked orders and commitments for 388 …

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