Ryukyu Air Commuter unveiled as launch customer for Bombardier Q400 Cargo-Combi variant

Bombardier announced (27-Oct-2015) Ryukyu Air Commuter (RAC) is the launch customer for the new Q400 'Cargo-Combi' variant. The airline purchased the five Q400 turboprops in Jul-2014, as an "unidentified customer". All five will be delivered in the combi configuration. Based on list price, the order is valued at approximately USD168 million. The airline's existing fleet comprises four Bombardier Dash 8 Series 100 and one Q300 aircraft. RAC is a part of the Japan Airlines Group. [more - original PR]