Bombardier announced on August 1st, 2012 that the conditional order placed by WestJet for DHC-8Q-400s on May 1st, 2012, has been converted to a firm order for up to 45 DHC-8Q-Q400 NextGen aircraft. The airline’s order includes 20 firm aircraft and options on an additional 25. WestJet plans to launch their new regional airline in …
Category: Orders
Jul 31 2012
Conviasa purchases 6 Embraer 190 aircraft with 14 options
Embraer announced on July 31, 2012 that Conviasa Airlines has purchased six Embraer 190 jets and placed options for an additional 14 aircraft. First deliveries are scheduled to begin by the end of 2012. The aircraft will be configured with 104 seats in a single-class layout.
Jul 12 2012
Chorus Aviation Orders Six Bombardier DHC-8Q-400 NextGen Aircraft
Bombardier announced today that Chorus Aviation Inc., the parent company of Jazz Air, has ordered six DHC-8Q-400 NextGen aircraft. This will be the conversion of six of the 15 options taken by the airline with its original order for 15 Q400 NextGen airliners previously announced on April 30, 2010. The aircraft will be painted and operated under Air …
Jul 12 2012
Skywest places order for 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets
Mitsubishi Aircraft announced today the signing of an agreement in principal with SkyWest Airlines. The deal provides for the airline to purchase 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ), deliveries of which are planned to begin in 2017 and conclude by the end of 2020. A firm agreement is expected according to reports within the next several …