News Editors
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 14 juin 2005--
Bombardier Aerospace a annoncé aujourd’hui que la compagnie aérienne FlyBE, basée à Exeter, en Angleterre, a converti en commande ferme quatre options sur des avions de ligne à turbopropulsion Q400. Cette commande ferme, jointe à celle de 20 avions Q400 annoncée le 27 janvier 2005, portera à 45 le nombre d’appareils Q400 de FlyBE.
FlyBE Orders Four More Bombardier Q400 Airliners
News Editors
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2005--Bombardier Aerospace announced today that FlyBE of Exeter, England has converted four options on the Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners to firm orders
Delivery of the aircraft, coupled with the order for 20 Q400 aircraft announced on January 27, 2005, will increase the FlyBE Q400 fleet to 45 aircraft
Today's transaction is valued at approximately $100 million US
"The Bombardier Q400 aircraft has played a huge part in the financial turnaround that we have accomplished in the last few years," said Jim French, Chairman and Managing Director of FlyBE
"This aircraft has allowed us to significantly reduce our unit costs and help us become one of Europe's premier low-cost, low-fare airlines in a very competitive marketplace.
We are making money with the Q400 turboprop."
"FlyBE is a showcase for the Bombardier Q400 aircraft's ability to deliver exceptional value to an airline," said Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Regional Aircraft.
"The Q400 combines exceptionally low operating costs, jet speed and a very comfortable passenger experience."
In addition to this new order announcement, FlyBE and Bombardier have agreed to jointly promote the Q400 aircraft in the UK and Europe
Today's order increases firm orders for the Bombardier Q400 turboprop to 151 aircraft
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Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan 31, 2005, were $15.8 billion US and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD).
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