Bombardier announced on July 7th, 2012, that China Express Airlines converted a previously announced conditional order for six CRJ900 NextGen regional jets to a firm order for the aircraft. The agreement also includes options on five CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. Bombardier had announced on October 26, 2011, that a Chinese airline, which at that time wished to …
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Jun 30 2012
Delta’s plan for regional jet fleet changes approved
Delta Air Lines and its regional jet pilot union announced that a vote had approved a new contact on June 30th, 2012 which will mean changes to the airline’s regional jet fleet going into the future. The contract will allow Delta to add more, larger, regional jets and remove smaller 50-seat regional jets which are …
May 04 2012
Iraqi Airways may alter future regional jet purchase plans
Reports in the media have indicated that Iraqi Airways may be considering cancelling its outstanding orders with Bombardier for the balance of its CRJ 900 options with the manufacturer. This would involve the cancellation of four aircraft still on option by the carrier. The four aircraft were to be used in a joint-venture airline start-up …
Mar 19 2012
RwandAir orders two CRJ900 NextGen aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that RwandAir of Kigali, Rwanda has signed a firm order for two CRJ900 NextGen regional jets from Bombardier with an option for two additional CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. RwandAir will become the first operator of CRJ900 aircraft in Eastern Africa. RwandAir’s fleet includes larger jet aircraft, and two Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets …