Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen

Bombardier Aerospace has won an order for 24 CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets from an unidentified airline, including an option for a further 18 aircraft for $1.32bn if all options are exercised.

The company said, based on the list price of the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, the order is worth $297m for the firm contract.

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Mike Arcamone said: "The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft continues to perform beyond expectations with its current operators, and we are thrilled to welcome another customer."

"The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is achieving the lowest seat mile cost in its market segment; delivering exceptional reliability; and contributing to more sustainable aviation with its reduced environmental footprint," Arcamone said.

Bombardier launched the 50-seat CRJ1000 aircraft in 2007 and delivered its first jets to launch customers Air Nostrum of Valencia, Spain and Brit Air of Morlaix, France in December 2010.

The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is equipped with a GE engine, offering fuel-efficiency with an innovative wing design.

Compared to the €32.51m CRJ700, the CRJ1000 has a 6.62m longer fuselage as well as more wing area.

It provides an improved passenger environment with a new interior that features larger overhead luggage bins, larger windows, improved cabin lighting and redesigned ceiling panels and sidewalls.

CRJ Series aircraft are currently in service with 60 airlines across the world, while more than 30 customers operate corporate variants of CRJ Series aircraft.

With the latest order, Bombardier’s firm orders for CRJ Series aircraft increased to 1,715, with 1,661 delivered as of December 2011.

Last week the company had disclosed China Express Airlines as the customer behind the contract to buy six CRJ900 NextGen commercial aircraft.

The contract is worth $264m and if the options of five more planes are exercised, the contract value would total $491m.

 

Image: Latest order increases Bombardier’s CRJ Series order to 1,715, with 1,661 delivered as of December 2011. Photo: Bombardier.