Category: Orders

Embraer backlog of orders lowest in six years

Embraer announced today that its backlog of firm orders for its aircraft offerings had dropped to the lowest level in six years during the second-quarter of 2012. The current backlog of firm orders is $12.9 billion, down from $15.8 billion in 2011. However, deliveries of aircraft increased during the same period. Embraer delivered 55 aircraft …

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airBaltic Signs LOI for up to 20 Bombardier CSeries

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Bombardier announced on July 10th, 2012, that airBaltic has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase 10 CS300 aircraft and take purchase rights on a further 10 CS300 jetliners as part of a fleet renewal program for the airline. The airline is currently operating eight Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprops as part of its fleet …

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Hebei Airlines places order for 5 Embraer 190s

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On July 9th, at the Farnborough Air Show, Embraer announced that Hebei Airlines of China had placed an order for an additional five Embraer 190 E-Jets. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered before the end of 2013. This agreement is the first order announced by Embraer at the 2012 Farnborough Air Show. Hebei Airlines …

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Unnamed airline places order for 15 Bombardier CSeries aircraft

Bombardier announced on July 8th, 2012, that an airline, who has asked to remain unnamed, has placed a conditional order for five CS100 and 10 CS300 jetliners. This airline will become the twelfth customer for the CSeries program. The CSeries program currently forecasts the first aircraft to enter service in late 2013. Customers for the CSeries include Braathens Aviation …

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