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Bombardier Sells Eight Q400 NextGen Airliners To US Airways Airlines
Toronto, February 6, 2009
Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGen airliner, the value of the US Airways, Inc firm order contract is approximately $242 million US, and could increase to approximately $366 million US if the four options are exercised.
Piedmont Airlines wholly owned subsidary of US Airways will operate the aircraft. These airplanes will be used to replace 7 lease returns and will help stop any furloughs at Piedmont Airlines.
“The 360-knot speed, low operating costs and environmental credentials of the Q400 NextGen aircraft will enable us to maintain the high standards for the older Dash's have provided for us,” said Doug Parker, Chief Executive Officer, US Airways Airlines. “The aircraft’s excellent range and payload capability will allow us to deploy it on domestic routes within the Easter United States, as well as on regional routes up to 1,000 nm (1,850 km) from PHX Airport.
“Another key reason for our selection of the Q400 airliner is its exceptional performance in terms of climb rate, single-engine ceiling and higher take-off weight, and thus greater payload, from hot and high elevation airfields like PHX,” Mr. Parker added.
The transaction announced today increases Q400/Q400 NextGen aircraft firm orders to 330 aircraft, with 210 delivered as of July 31, 2008.
The Dash 8 turboprop program was launched in 1980. With the introduction of the Noise and Vibration Suppression (NVS) system in 1996, the name was changed to the Q-Series aircraft program, reflecting the aircraft’s quiet cabin amenities. The aircraft are in service with more than 100 operators around the world. In addition to their role in commercial airline service, Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft are also operating in coastal surveillance, firefighting, navigator training, medical evacuation, mixed passenger/cargo configurations, laser depth sounding of the ocean floor, resource exploration and many other special mission roles.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier, Dash 8, NextGen, Q400 and Q-Series are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Notes to Editors
Images of US Airways Airlines Q400 NextGen aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace.
For information
John Arnone
Bombardier Aerospace
(416) 375-3030
www.bombardier.com
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Ahhhhh, and then all the Piedmont Pilots Woke UP!!!!!!
Toronto, February 6, 2009
- Total Dash 8/Q-Series turboprop program orders exceed 1,000 aircraft
Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGen airliner, the value of the US Airways, Inc firm order contract is approximately $242 million US, and could increase to approximately $366 million US if the four options are exercised.
Piedmont Airlines wholly owned subsidary of US Airways will operate the aircraft. These airplanes will be used to replace 7 lease returns and will help stop any furloughs at Piedmont Airlines.
“The 360-knot speed, low operating costs and environmental credentials of the Q400 NextGen aircraft will enable us to maintain the high standards for the older Dash's have provided for us,” said Doug Parker, Chief Executive Officer, US Airways Airlines. “The aircraft’s excellent range and payload capability will allow us to deploy it on domestic routes within the Easter United States, as well as on regional routes up to 1,000 nm (1,850 km) from PHX Airport.
“Another key reason for our selection of the Q400 airliner is its exceptional performance in terms of climb rate, single-engine ceiling and higher take-off weight, and thus greater payload, from hot and high elevation airfields like PHX,” Mr. Parker added.
The transaction announced today increases Q400/Q400 NextGen aircraft firm orders to 330 aircraft, with 210 delivered as of July 31, 2008.
The Dash 8 turboprop program was launched in 1980. With the introduction of the Noise and Vibration Suppression (NVS) system in 1996, the name was changed to the Q-Series aircraft program, reflecting the aircraft’s quiet cabin amenities. The aircraft are in service with more than 100 operators around the world. In addition to their role in commercial airline service, Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft are also operating in coastal surveillance, firefighting, navigator training, medical evacuation, mixed passenger/cargo configurations, laser depth sounding of the ocean floor, resource exploration and many other special mission roles.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier, Dash 8, NextGen, Q400 and Q-Series are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Notes to Editors
Images of US Airways Airlines Q400 NextGen aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace.
For information
John Arnone
Bombardier Aerospace
(416) 375-3030
www.bombardier.com
** Register to receive e-mail notification of new press releases.
Ahhhhh, and then all the Piedmont Pilots Woke UP!!!!!!
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