Category: Fleet Update

Iraqi Airways firms order for five CS300s

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On December 4th, 2013, Bombardier announced that Iraqi Airways signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire five CS300 aircraft with options on 11 further aircraft after the airline signed a letter of intent to purchase the aircraft during the Dubai Airshow. As of December 4th, 2013, Bombardier has booked orders and commitments for 419 CSeries …

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China Express Airlines signs agreement for up to 16 CRJ900 NextGens

On December 2nd, 2013, Bombardier announced today that China Express Airlines placed a firm order for three CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, conditional purchase agreements for five CRJ900 NextGen aircraft and options on eight CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. China Express currently operates a fleet of five CRJ200 aircraft and six CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. As of September 30th, 2013, …

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LAM Mozambique Airlines Embraer 190 crash in Namibia

On November 29th, 2013, a LAM Mozambique Airlines Embraer 190 crashed in Namibia near the Bwabwata National Park in northern Namibia, halfway between its departure and scheduled arrival airport. All 29 passengers and six crew onboard were killed. LAM flight TM470 was a scheduled service from Maputo to Luanda and was operated by an Embraer …

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BA CityFlyer orders one Embraer 190

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On November 26th, 2013, Embraer announced that BA CityFlyer placed a firm order for one Embraer 190 aircraft. The airline plans to operate the aircraft from London City Airport. The airline initially placed an order for six Embraer 170s and five Embraer 190s with options for three further aircraft. With this order the airline has on order or …

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