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04/05/2018
Bombardier Signs Contract With American Airlines
Bombardier has announced that it has signed a contract to supply 15 new CRJ900 regional jets to American Airlines.
The purchase agreement, worth approximately £524 million ($719m), also includes options on an additional 15 CRJ900 aircraft.
The aircraft's main body, engine casing and wing components for the aircraft are made at the company's Northern Ireland operation.
Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, said: "We are pleased with American's continued confidence in Bombardier and the CRJ900 aircraft. This order is a testament to the tremendous value that the CRJ Series provides to airlines in the North American regional market. With its outstanding economics and new cabin design, the CRJ900 continues to offer unique revenue growth opportunities, while delivering the most modern regional jet cabin features in line with today's trends and requirements."
Welcoming the news Sinn Féin Councillor and Chair of Belfast City Council Growth and Regeneration Committee, Mairéad O'Donnell, said: "Bombardier is a huge employer here and is a massive part of our economy so today's news that they have secured a $719m deal to sell up to 30 of its CRJ900 jets to American Airlines will be welcomed by many in Belfast and across the north."
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The purchase agreement, worth approximately £524 million ($719m), also includes options on an additional 15 CRJ900 aircraft.
The aircraft's main body, engine casing and wing components for the aircraft are made at the company's Northern Ireland operation.
Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, said: "We are pleased with American's continued confidence in Bombardier and the CRJ900 aircraft. This order is a testament to the tremendous value that the CRJ Series provides to airlines in the North American regional market. With its outstanding economics and new cabin design, the CRJ900 continues to offer unique revenue growth opportunities, while delivering the most modern regional jet cabin features in line with today's trends and requirements."
Welcoming the news Sinn Féin Councillor and Chair of Belfast City Council Growth and Regeneration Committee, Mairéad O'Donnell, said: "Bombardier is a huge employer here and is a massive part of our economy so today's news that they have secured a $719m deal to sell up to 30 of its CRJ900 jets to American Airlines will be welcomed by many in Belfast and across the north."
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