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 …
Category: Fleet Update
May 27 2013
First Westjet DHC-8Q-400s in flight testing
The first of WestJet’s Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft are being flight tested at Toronto Downsview Airport. The aircraft will be flying for WestJet Encore, Westjet’s regional division. Initial destinations will be Fort St. John and Nanaimo, B.C. with Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Calgary and Brandon, Manitoba to be added over time.