Category: Orders

2012 Q400 Program Review

Q400 Dash 8 Logo

Bombardier Aerospace released a review of the Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft program for 2012 on January 25th, 2013. The report highlighted $2.7 billion US in orders including 50 firm and 31 optioned aircraft, and seven new customers, operators and leasing companies. In 2012 WestJet and Eurolot became new operators of the Q400, the Q400 …

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Republic to operate 47 Embraer 175s for American Airlines

American Eagle Embraer 175

Embraer announced on January 24th, 2013 that Republic Airways has agreed to purchase 47 Embraer 175 aircraft. The agreement also includes options for an additional 47 aircraft. If all options are fulfilled, the airline would purchase a total of 94 Embraer 175s. The aircraft will be operated by Republic Airlines, a Republic subsidiary, under American Eagle colours. …

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Qantas orders three DHC-8Q-400s

Bombardier announced on January 17th, 2013 that Qantas placed a firm order for three Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft. Qantas, Australia’s largest domestic and international carrier, will use the aircraft on its domestic routes. This order will increase to 31 the number of Q400 and Q4000 NextGen craft operated by the airline. Bombardier has firm orders …

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Bombardier Announces 2012 figures

Bombardier Aerospace announced on January 9th, 2013 that it had delivered 233 aircraft during the 2012 calendar year, compared to 245 aircraft deliveries in 2011. Bombardier also received orders for 481 aircraft, net of cancellations, compared to 249 orders, net of cancellations, for the previous fiscal year. Bombardier”s order book was  supported by a number …

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