MONTREAL -- Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has announced that a customer has signed an order to acquire six CRJ900 regional jetliners on firm order and take options on six additional CRJ900s. Bombardier said that the customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time.
Based on list price, the firm orders are valued at approximately $290 million. Should the customer exercise the six options, the contract value would increase to approximately $580 million.
"Bombardier's CRJ aircraft have been the backbone of regional aviation in markets around the world. In the last five years, more than 25 new airlines have joined the family of CRJ series operators, and this is testament to the tremendous value this aircraft can deliver to customers, thanks to its unmatched performance and economics," said Fred Cromer, President of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "The demand for regional air travel is booming, and we are pleased that airlines continue to select the CRJ900 aircraft to generate both passenger and revenue growth."
Including this latest order, Bombardier has recorded firm orders for 1,918 CRJ series aircraft. More than 120 owners and operators utilize CRJ series aircraft in over 90 countries. The worldwide fleet has logged 50 million flight hours.