Jan 31 2013
Bombardier Aerospace announced on January 31, 2013 that Yakutia Airlines, a airline based in the northeast region of Russia, will operate three Q400 aircraft, the first delivered to the airline recently. The Q400 is the largest Western-built turboprop aircraft to be awarded type approval for operation in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Bombardier has …
Jan 25 2013
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 …
Jan 24 2013
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. …
Jan 18 2013
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 …
