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Bombardier moves towards high density CSeries variant approval

Bombardier announced that it is continuing the design process for a high density version of the CSeries aircraft in spite of a rejection by Air Asia who was seen as a potential launch customer of the aircraft. Other potential CSeries buyers continue to discuss the 160-seat variant of the CS300 according to Bombardier, making it …

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Comac delays ARJ21 first delivery to 2015-2016 timeframe

COMAC announced that the company will delay delivery of the first ARJ21  for “one or two years” because of “inexperience in certification in terms of methods and infrastructure.” This delay will mean the first delivery of an ARJ21 will not occur until the 2015-2016 timeframe. First delivery of the ARJ21 was originally set for 2007 …

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Azerbaijan Airlines orders 4 new Embraer 190s and 2 used Embraer 170s

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Embraer announced a firm order from Azerbaijan Airlines for four new Embraer 190s and two used Embraer 170s on November 14th, 2012. This announcement assists Embraer in maintaining the production line for its Embraer E-Jet series aircraft. Azerbaijan Airlines ordered the two used Embraer 170s through  Embraer ECC Leasing. Azerbaijan Airlines will receive two used …

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Bombadier pushes first flight of CSeries to occur by June 2013

Bombardier released its third quarter 2012 results and confirmed that the first flight of the CSeries prototype aircraft is not expected to occur by the end of 2012. As well, difficulties with the companies rail division, slowing orders and other charges meant that the company will face $150 million in restructuring charges in the fourth …

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