Bombardier Regional Turboprops Remain Undisputed Market Leaders; Recent sales boost Dash 8, Q Series to 605 firm orders.PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1999-- Bombardier Aerospace Bombardier Aerospace is a division of the Bombardier group, with the third largest workforce (behind Boeing and Airbus) and the fourth largest in yearly delivery of commercial airplanes (behind Boeing, Airbus and Embraer). , Regional Aircraft has taken firm orders for 50 Q(a) Series turboprops since January 1, 1999. With a program total of 605 firm orders, the 37- to 78-seat Dash 8(R) and Q Series have outsold out·sold v. Past tense and past participle of outsell. all other regional turboprop turboprop: see turbine. turboprop Hybrid engine that provides jet thrust and also drives a propeller. It is similar to the turbojet except that an added turbine, behind the combustion chamber, works through a shaft and speed-reducing gears to turn a airliners. Conditional orders and options increase the overall program total to 676 aircraft. Orders received since January 1 include: Q200 (37-39 seats) Jersey European Airways (U.K.) 3 UNI Airways (Taiwan) 1 US Airways Express US Airways Express is an airline brand name, rather than a fully certificated airline, and as such, the US Airways Express name is used by several individually owned airlines or airline holding companies which provide regional airline and commuter service for US Airways. (U.S.) 9 Q300 (50-56 seats) Augsburg Airlines (Germany) 3 Jersey European Airways 4 Unannounced 3 Q400 (68-78 seats) Augsburg Airways Augsburg Airways is a regional airline based in Augsburg, Germany. It is part of the Lufthansa Regional group and operates domestic and international services for Lufthansa. Its main hub is Munich International Airport. 3 Changan Airlines (China) 3 Horizon Air (U.S.) 15 Jersey European Airways 4 SAS Commuter SAS Commuter, later branded Scandinavian Commuter was a regional airline created by Scandinavian Airlines parent companies Det Norske Luftfartsselskap, Det Danske Luftfartsselskap og Aerotransport on December 1 1988. 2 "The Dash 8 and Q Series remain the most popular airline turboprops simply because they give the airlines the best value for the dollar," said Steve Ridolfi, vice president and general manager, marketing and operations at Bombardier Aerospace, Regional Aircraft. "We have continued to invest in these products where the investment will decrease aircraft operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales and increase airline profitability. The number of repeat orders as well as new orders for our turboprops show that they have a strong future in regional airline transportation." The Q Series was a quantum leap quantum leap n. An abrupt change or step, especially in method, information, or knowledge: "War was going to take a quantum leap; it would never be the same" Garry Wills. in turboprop technology. The Noise and Vibration Suppression (NVS NVS - Non-Volatile Storage ) system and refinements to the aircraft interior bring cabin noise and vibration down to near-jet levels. Because of the positive reaction from Q Series passengers, several airlines have accelerated their fleet renewal programs to get more Q Series aircraft into their fleets more quickly. "With the 350-knot 68- to 78-seat Q400 set to enter airline service in the fall of 1999, a whole new era of regional airline transport will begin," said Mr. Ridolfi. "Because of its speed and passenger capacity, the Q400 has the lowest seat-mile costs and the lowest breakeven load factor of any regional turboprop. The airlines and their passengers are going to love this airplane." Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer with operations in three countries. Leading the 20- to 70-passenger regional carrier market, Bombardier Aerospace offers complete families of turboprop and regional jet aircraft. It has the industry's widest range of business jets, offering both full and fractional ownership, and also produces firefighting/maritime mission aircraft. It provides technical services, aircraft maintenance and pilot training to business, regional airline and military customers. Bombardier Inc. is a Canadian corporation active in the fields of aerospace, rail transportation equipment, recreational products, financial services and services related to its products and core businesses. It operates plants in 12 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and more than 90 per cent of its revenues are generated outside Canada. Bombardier's revenues for its fiscal year ended January 31, 1999 totalled $11.5 billion (Cdn.). Internet address: www.aero.bombardier.com (R) Registered trademark or (a) tradename of Bombardier Inc. |
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