18-Jul-2016 9:41 AM
Bombardier: 161 orders in 1H2016 signals intent to re-asset position in commercial aviation
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft reported (15-Jul-2016) it collected 161 aircraft orders in 1H2016, including firm orders for 127 C Series, 19 CRJ and 15 Q400 aircraft. Key orders include:
- Delta Air Lines: 75 C Series;
- Air Canada: 45 C Series;
- airBaltic: Seven C series;
- All Nippon Airways: Three Q400s;
- Porter Airlines: Three Q400s.
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Fred Cromer commented: "The capture of these 161 firm orders in six months signals Bombardier's intent to re-assert itself as a strong leader in commercial aviation." [more - original PR]