November 2013 archive

LAM Mozambique Airlines Embraer 190 crash in Namibia

On November 29th, 2013, a LAM Mozambique Airlines Embraer 190 crashed in Namibia near the Bwabwata National Park in northern Namibia, halfway between its departure and scheduled arrival airport. All 29 passengers and six crew onboard were killed. LAM flight TM470 was a scheduled service from Maputo to Luanda and was operated by an Embraer …

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BA CityFlyer orders one Embraer 190

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On November 26th, 2013, Embraer announced that BA CityFlyer placed a firm order for one Embraer 190 aircraft. The airline plans to operate the aircraft from London City Airport. The airline initially placed an order for six Embraer 170s and five Embraer 190s with options for three further aircraft. With this order the airline has on order or …

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Abu Dhabi Aviation signs LOI for two Q400 NextGen aircraft

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On November 19th, 2013, Bombardier announced that Abu Dhabi Aviation signed a Letter of Intent for two Q400 NextGen aircraft. The airline is a longtime operator of Q-Series aircraft. Abu Dhabi Aviation operates a fleet that includes one Q400 aircraft, one Dash 8/Q300 aircraft and two Dash 8/Q200 turboprops. The carrier’s main activities relate to …

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Nok Air signs agreement for up to eight Q400 NextGens in extra capacity seating configuration

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On November 19th, 2013, Bombardier announced that Nok Air placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGen aircraft with options on an additional two aircraft and rights for another four aircraft. Nok Air will also be the launch customer for a new extra capacity seating option for the Q400 which will allow the aircraft to …

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