Sun, Oct 04, 2009
Deal Could Bring The Airline's Total Number Of Bombardiers To
11
Bombardier Aerospace announced
Friday that Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea,
has placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGen high speed turboprop
airliners. The airline has also taken an option for an additional
Q400 NextGen airliner.
Based on the list price for the Q400 NextGen aircraft, the
contract is valued at approximately $60 million which could
increase to $92 million if the option is exercised. Air
Niugini’s current fleet includes two Bombardier Dash 8-100
aircraft (one is configured as a freighter), three 36-seat Q200 and
three 50-seat Q300 aircraft.
Formed in 1973, the airline serves 23 domestic points plus ten
international routes in Asia, Oceania and Australia. “The
Q400 NextGen aircraft follows in the footsteps of a long line of
robust and reliable de Havilland and Bombardier turboprops that
have served our airline very well over the years,” said
Wasantha Kumarasiri, Chief Executive Officer, Air Niugini.
“The aircraft’s ‘hot and high’ capabilities
and its ability to operate on shorter runways are especially
important for our route network, while its speed, fuel-efficiency,
low emissions and comfortable cabin were also key factors in our
selection.”
“Air Niugini has been a respected customer since the early
1980s when the airline acquired three 50-seat de Havilland Dash 7
aircraft,” said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier
Commercial Aircraft. “We are naturally delighted that the
airline continues to be loyal to our products.”
Bombardier has now recorded firm orders for 363 Q400 and Q400
NextGen aircraft. As of July 31, 2009, 257 of these had been
delivered to customers. Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft are in
service with, or have been ordered by more than 30 operators in
Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East and North
America.
FMI: www.bombardier.com
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