TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/08/09 -- Bombardier Aéronautique a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle avait reçu une commande ferme signée de cinq biturbopropulseurs de ligne Q400 NextGen. Le transporteur aérien qui a passé la commande a demandé que son identité ne soit pas révélée pour le moment, et a également pris des options sur cinq autres avions Q400 NextGen.
Based on the list price for the Q400 NextGen aircraft, the firm order contract is valued at approximately $159 million US, and could rise to $332 million US if the five options are exercised.
The transaction announced today increases firm orders for Q400/Q400 NextGen aircraft to 362, with 245 delivered as of April 30, 2009.
Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft are in service with, or have been ordered by, 30 operators around the world.
"Comfortably Greener" Q400 and Q400 NextGen Aircraft Ideally suited to short-haul operations and optimized for best-in-class efficiency, Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners are fast, quiet, fuel-efficient and low-emission 70- to 80-seat large turboprops. The Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft's jet-like cruise speed of 360 knots (667 km/h) allows for airline schedule optimization, and the aircraft provide a perfect balance of passenger comfort and operating economics with a reduced environmental footprint.
The Q400 NextGen aircraft features a redesigned interior to enhance the passenger experience including the introduction of LED lighting, new ceiling panels, dished window sidewalls and larger overhead luggage bins. Combining these features with the Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS) system gives passengers on the Q400 NextGen aircraft an even more pleasant flight experience.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2009, were $19.7 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier, NextGen and Q400 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Contacts:
Bombardier Aerospace
John Arnone
416-375-3030
www.bombardier.com
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