Bombardier vend 15 autres avions CRJ1000 NextGen à Air Nostrum

PARIS, FRANCE -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 14/06/09 -- - Le transporteur est également confirmé comme étant le client de lancement précédemment anonyme des avions CRJ1000 NextGen


- Les commandes cumulatives d'Air Nostrum d'avions Bombardier depuis 1998 totalisent maintenant 100 appareils, dont 35 avions CRJ1000 NextGen

Bombardier Aéronautique a confirmé aujourd'hui qu'Air Nostrum de Valence, en Espagne, a maintenant passé des commandes fermes pour un total de 35 avions CRJ1000 NextGen, dont :

- Une nouvelle commande ferme de 15 avions CRJ1000 NextGen, annoncée aujourd'hui. Cette commande avait été annoncée précédemment par Bombardier le 19 février 2007 comme une commande conditionnelle de 15 avions CRJ1000 par un client anonyme. La livraison de ces 15 appareils commencera en 2014 et se poursuivra jusqu'en 2016.

- Une commande ferme de 15 avions CRJ1000 NextGen, précédemment annoncée par Bombardier le 19 février 2007 comme une commande ferme passée par un client de lancement anonyme

- Une conversion de cinq avions CRJ900 restants, résultant d'une commande ferme de 16 avions CRJ900 passée par Air Nostrum en 2004, en une commande de cinq biréacteurs CRJ1000 NextGen. Les 11 autres avions CRJ900 commandés ont déjà été livrés à la société aérienne.

Based on the list price for the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, the new firm order for 15 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft announced today is valued at approximately $ 793 million US. The total value of Air Nostrum's orders for 35 CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is approximately $ 1.75 billion US.

"Air Nostrum is proud to be a launch customer for the CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet, which promises the same qualities as the CRJ200 and CRJ900 aircraft that we currently operate," said Carlos Bertomeu, Chief Executive Officer, Air Nostrum. "Bombardier's products have propelled us to our position as one of Europe's largest and most prestigious regional airlines. We fully expect our new CRJ1000 NextGen airliners - and especially their outstanding economics - to help us continue to grow and prosper."

"We are delighted by Air Nostrum's selection of the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft to meet their regional jet requirements for the future," said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "Air Nostrum has been a valued Bombardier customer since 1998, and has now placed orders for a total of 100 CRJ and Q-Series aircraft. Air Nostrum's recognition as one of Europe's most outstanding airlines, is a testament to its operational expertise, customer satisfaction, and to the performance and reliability of these Bombardier commercial aircraft."

An independent airline, Air Nostrum operates as IBERIA regional. It flies to more than 120 domestic and international destinations with approximately 153,000 flights a year that carry about 5.2 million passengers.

As of today, Bombardier has recorded a total of 64 firm orders for the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft.

About Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft is a world leader in the design and production of aircraft that seat up to 145 passengers. Its mission is to provide a complete range of commercial aircraft optimized for best-in-class efficiency with the highest level of customer service. The product portfolio is comprised of three commercial aircraft families: for short-haul operations, the 70- to 80- seat Q400 NextGen airliner is a fast, fuel-efficient and lower-emission large turboprop. For medium-haul applications, the CRJ NextGen family of aircraft is a benchmark for regional jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat segment. For longer routes, the 110- to 130-seat Cseries airliners are the world's newest and most advanced single-aisle aircraft designed specifically for comfort and setting new standards in technology, fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

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, 2009, were $19.7 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, CRJ, CRJ200, CRJ900, CRJ1000, NextGen, and Q-Series are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

Notes to Editors

Images of Air Nostrum CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.aero.bombardier.com

Please visit www.parisairshow.bombardier.com

Contacts:

Bombardier Aerospace
John Arnone
416-375-3030
www.bombardier.com



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