KOREAN AIR CSERIES ORDER
Korean Air, at last week's Paris Air Show, announced it has agreed to acquire 10 Bombardier CS300 aircraft, with an additional 10 options and 10 purchase rights. The LOI was signed following "several months" of negotiations.
“This is our first CSeries aircraft customer in Asia and signals the aircraft program’s entry into the fast growing Asia-Pacific market,” Bombardier Commercial Aircraft President Gary R. Scott said. “Korean Air is one of the world’s most prestigious airlines, and we are extremely proud that it has selected the CSeries aircraft to meet its route expansion requirements. Our list of customers continues to grow and now covers the Asian, European and North American markets, a testament to the high value and operating flexibility of the CSeries aircraft program."
Korean Air currently operates a fleet of 136 passenger and cargo jet aircraft to 112 cities in 39 countries. The PW1521G-powered CS300 aircraft will enter into service in 2014.
In addition to the LOI for up to 30 CSeries aircraft, Bombardier finished the Paris Air Show with a total of $4.7b in firm orders, options and purchase rights for its CSeries, Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft.
“The Paris Air Show has been a resounding success for Bombardier,” Bombardier Aerospace President and Chief Operating Officer Guy C. Hachey said. Scott added, “The Bombardier Commercial Aircraft team couldn’t be more pleased with its performance at the show. Our new aircraft is now sold out for 2014, with a few remaining slots in 2015, as a result of our recent momentum."
In total, Bombardier secured 56 CSeries jet orders and 16 Global 7000s/8000s orders at this year's Paris Air Show.
Source: www.speednews.com
