Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Uruguayan Airline Currently Operates Ten Of The Regional
Airliners
Pluna Lineas Aereas Uruguayas S.A. has signed a follow-on order
for three CRJ900 NextGen regional jetliners. The airline currently
operates 10 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, the only aircraft type in its
fleet. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 NextGen airliner, this
firm order from Pluna is valued at approximately $129 million.
Founded in 1936, and headquartered in Carrasco, Pluna is Uruguay's
flag carrier and serves destinations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile
and Paraguay. The airline's main hub is at Carrasco International
Airport, near Montevideo.
CRJ900 File Photo
"The Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft has allowed us to
increase frequencies and expand to new markets," said Matias
Campiani, Chief Executive Officer, Pluna in a news release Monday.
"The aircraft offers a combination of low operating costs,
exceptional passenger comfort and proven high reliability."
"This CRJ NextGen aircraft order from Pluna continues to grow
Bombardier's presence in South America," said Gary R. Scott,
President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "We look forward to
continually meeting the needs of Pluna and other airlines around
the world with our industry-leading family of CRJ regional
jets."
The order increases firm orders for CRJ900 and CRJ900
NextGen airliners to 265 aircraft, with 244 of these delivered as
of January 31, 2011. Including today's order, a total of 1,708 CRJ
Series aircraft have been ordered, with 1,628 delivered as of
January 31, 2011.
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