Thu, Feb 12, 2004
50 And 70 Seat Jets Ordered
Those cynics who wonder
if the regional airline market is fairing better than the majors,
may want to chat with SkyWest. Bombardier Aerospace announced
Tuesday that SkyWest Airlines of St. George (UT) has placed a firm
order for 10 50-seat Bombardier CRJ200 and two 70-seat Bombardier
CRJ700 regional jets for its expanding United Express
operation.
The contract value is estimated at $293 million U.S. ($389.8
million Cdn) and represents the conversion of 10 conditional CRJ200
orders and the exercise of two CRJ700 options. SkyWest's firm
orders for the 50-seat Bombardier CRJ100/200 now total 110
aircraft, of which 100 have been delivered. With Tuesday's
announcement, SkyWest -- the world's largest independently owned
regional airline -- has placed firm orders for 32 70-passenger
Bombardier CRJ700(i) regional jets, of which one has been
delivered. The carrier retains options on 39 CRJ200 and 80 CRJ700
aircraft.
"SkyWest is pleased to be expanding the route networks of our
major airline partners in medium and smaller markets with
Bombardier regional jets," said Jerry C. Atkin, president and CEO,
SkyWest.
"We are very proud of
the significant role the Bombardier CRJ has played in SkyWest's
success story," said Steven A. Ridolfi, president, Bombardier
Regional Aircraft. "This order is further evidence that the
regional jet segment continues to be the shining light of the
airline industry. This is the fifth occasion following its initial
order in 1993 where SkyWest has re-ordered the Bombardier CRJ,"
continued Mr. Ridolfi.
SkyWest Airlines operates as United Express for United Airlines,
as Delta Connection for Delta Air Lines, and as Continental Express
for Continental Airlines. It maintains hubs at Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Portland, Seattle/Tacoma, Denver, Chicago O'Hare, Salt
Lake City, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. SkyWest serves 104 cities
in 27 states and three Canadian provinces with 1,233 daily
scheduled departures.
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