Estonian Air of Tallinn has signed a firm order
with Bombardier for three CRJ900 NextGen aircraft with options on
two CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.
Based on the list price for the CRJ900 NextGen
aircraft, the contract is valued at approximately US$123 million,
which could increase to US$211 million should both options be
converted to firm orders.
The firm order
replaces
a firm order for three CRJ900 NextGen aircraft that was
announced on 10 March 2008 as part of a purchase by SAS
Scandinavian Airlines and three of its affiliate airlines,
including Estonian Air.
“We require aircraft with less
capacity than our mainline jets,” said Andrus Aljas, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Estonian Air. “The CRJ900 NextGen
aircraft, which offer an excellent combination of performance,
operating economics and passenger comfort, are ideally suited for
our requirements and will be deployed as part of our fleet
optimization program.”
“Estonian Air’s CRJ900 NextGen
aircraft will join the 530 CRJ Series and Q-Series aircraft that
are in service with, or have been ordered by, operators in
Europe,” added Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial
Aircraft. “These aircraft are an important component in the
continent’s airline network as carriers seek to reduce their
environmental footprint while sustaining or improving yields.”
Including this order from Estonian Air,
Bombardier has recorded firm orders for a total of 1,709 CRJ
Series aircraft, including 262 CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.
As of July 31, 2010, 1,597 of these CRJ Series aircraft, including
234 CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen aircraft had been delivered to
customers around the world.
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