Fri, Sep 30, 2011
Luxembourg Airline Orders Four NextGen Turboprop Airliners
A firm order for four Q400 NextGen high-speed turboprop
airliners, which was announced on August 16, 2011, was placed by
Luxair, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg,
Bombardier confirmed Thursday. The transaction also included
options on an additional four Q400 NextGen aircraft. As previously
announced, based on the Q400 NextGen aircraft list price, the firm
order contract is valued at approximately $126 million.
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Luxair placed a firm order for three Q400 airliners in 2006,
prior to the product enhancements that earned the "NextGen"
designation. It placed subsequent orders for two additional Q400
turboprop aircraft.
"We are continuing to upgrade our turboprop fleet with Q400
NextGen aircraft," said Adrien Ney, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Luxair. "The Q400 turboprop is a superb aircraft, and the
NextGen treatment has lowered operating costs and made a real
difference in enhancing passenger convenience and overall
comfort."
"The technologically advanced Q400 NextGen aircraft's size,
speed, economics and comfort, along with its fuel efficiency and
other environmental credentials, position it as a strong
alternative to a jet on many short- to medium-haul routes in the
70- to 80-seat segment," said Chet Fuller, Senior Vice President,
Sales, Marketing and Asset Management, Bombardier Commercial
Aircraft.
Bombardier has recorded firm orders for 412 Q400/Q400 NextGen
aircraft, with 368 delivered as of July 31, 2011.
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