Bombardier signs Austrian Airlines for Q400 Nextgen Airliners

The aircraft will be operated by the regional airline of the Austrian Airlines Group, Tyrolean Airways. The brand name is Austrian arrows.

Based on the list price for the Q400 NextGen aircraft, the contract is valued at approximately USD118 million. The contract value could increase to USD179 million if both options are exercised.

Manfred Helldoppler, Managing Director of Tyrolean Airways said,  “In today’s challenging environment, fuel efficiency is vital,” “The Q400 NextGen airliner’s low fuel consumption contributes to its low operating costs and reduced emissions. In addition our passengers will benefit from the aircraft’s all-new spacious and comfortable passenger cabin.”

Austrian arrows carrier, Tyrolean Airlines began operations in 1980 with a single de Havilland Dash 7 50-seat turboprop airliner, and it introduced the Dash 8 aircraft to Europe in 1985. Austrian arrows’ current fleet includes 12 Bombardier Q300 and 10 Q400 turboprop aircraft, and 12 CRJ200 LR regional jets.

Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft said, “We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with the Austrian Airlines Group and Tyrolean Airways and appreciate their continuing confidence in our products,” “They have showcased our aircraft in Europe with great success and we are confident that they will enjoy future success with the Q400 NextGen aircraft.”

The transaction announced increases firm orders for Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners to 317, of which 210 had been delivered as of 31-Jul-08.

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 08-Sep-08
 

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