Lufthansa approves USD1.5 billion order of 30 Bombardier CS100 aircraft
12-Mar-2009 |
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Bombardier Aerospace announced (10-Mar-09) that Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer for the CSeries aircraft program, has signed a firm purchase agreement for 30 CSeries model CS100 (formerly C110) single-aisle aircraft.
These aircraft will be operated by Lufthansa's subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. The agreement also includes options on an additional 30 CSeries aircraft.
Based on list price, the contract value for the 30 CS100 aircraft is approximately USD1.53 billion.
The Lufthansa Group became the launch customer for the CSeries aircraft family in Jul-08 when it signed a Letter of Interest (LOI) for up to 60 aircraft, including 30 options.
Senior Vice President, Corporate Fleet, Lufthansa, Nico Buchholz said, "Our purchase agreement with Bombardier for CSeries aircraft is a renewal of Lufthansa's commitment to commercial success balanced by environmental and business policies oriented toward sustainability and passenger comfort. We are proud to be the launch customer for the CSeries family of aircraft which meets our requirements for sustainable fleet development including significant reductions in fuel burn and noise, as well as offering flexibility for the future."
Bombardier Aerospace also announced (10-Mar-09) the launch of new model designations for its game-changing CSeries family of aircraft. The 110-seat configuration (previously known as the C110 aircraft) will be designated the CSeries model CS100 aircraft and the 130-seat configuration (formerly the C130 aircraft) will be designated the CSeries model CS300 aircraft.
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