Mon, Jun 23, 2008
25 Firm Orders, 85 Purchase Rights
Bombardier Aerospace kicked off the week with the announcement
of a potential 110-plane sale to an undisclosed European customer.
The sale comprises 25 firm Learjet 60XR orders, with another 85
"conditional" slots available.
The firm order is valued at approximately $340 million US. If
all purchase rights are confirmed, total value with be
approximately $1.5 billion US, based on the 2008 prices. Deliveries
are scheduled to begin in 2009.
"This is a tremendous announcement for Bombardier," said Steve
Ridolfi, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "This major sale
confirms that the Learjet 60XR aircraft offers an optimum
performance-cabin-value combination that is key for midsize jet
operators. With nearly 45 years of history Learjet aircraft are the
proven choice for leading flight departments worldwide."
In service since July 2007, the Learjet 60 XR aircraft -- which
traces its roots back to the original Lear Model 23 -- combines the
brand's storied legacy of speed with a state-of-the-art Rockwell
Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite and a completely redesigned
cabin.
The Pro Line 21 avionics suite features the latest flight deck
design, human factors concepts and system technology, equipping
pilots with immediate, intuitive access to vital flight
information.
The redesigned interior features five available floorplans, a
larger galley, a brighter and more spacious lavatory, a new cabin
management system with three-inch LCD control modules and ports for
laptops, MP3 players and other audio/video equipment and LED
lighting is featured throughout the cabin.
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