Category: Fleet Update

Republic Airways to operate ex-Pinnacle Q400s

Republic Airways Logo

Republic Airways announced that is has reached an agreement with  United Airlines to operate 28 Bombardier DHC-8Q-400s, previously operated by Pinnacle Airlines. The aircraft are currently operated by Pinnacle from their mini-hubs in Newark, Houston and Washington under the United Express banner and color scheme. This agreement would increase Republic fleet of the type to …

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Iraqi Airways may alter future regional jet purchase plans

Iraqi Airways CRJ900

Reports in the media have indicated that Iraqi Airways may be considering cancelling its outstanding orders with Bombardier for the balance of its CRJ 900 options with the manufacturer. This would involve the cancellation of four aircraft still on option by the carrier. The four aircraft were to be used in a joint-venture airline start-up …

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WestJet selects DHC-8Q-400s for regional carrier

WestJet Airlines announced today that it has selected Bombardier to supply the airliners for its new regional service. The airline has placed firm orders for 20 Bombardier Q400s and taken options on 25 others. The delivery schedule is for the aircraft to be delivered over the next six years. WestJet expects to launch their regional …

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CSeries operational date set for late 2013

Bombardier announced today that the CSeries aircraft program is on schedule for a late 2013 entry into operational service. The program has begun the first series of systems tests and simulations and these tests will continue throughout 2012 prior to flight testing of the aircraft. The program has had its suppliers undertaking system, component and materials …

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