Bombardier Sells 30 Large RJs to Delta

- Bombardier Aerospace said that Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 30 Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets and has taken options on an additional 30 aircraft.

The contract value for the 30 ordered aircraft is approximately 1.1 bln usd. If all options are exercised, the value of the contract could rise to 2.3 bln usd.

Delta Air Lines and its Delta Connection carriers have been Bombardier CRJ aircraft customers since 1989 and currently operate more than 350 CRJ Series aircraft, said Steven Ridolfi, president of Bombardier Regional Aircraft. Delta has played a major role in the success of the CRJ program and we are grateful for their continuing confidence in our regional jet products.

The approval for the contract was granted by the United States Bankruptcy Court, as Delta is currently attempting to emerge from bankruptcy.

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