Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Porter Airlines has
signed a conditional purchase agreement for 12 CS100 airliners,
with options for an additional 18 CS100 aircraft. The agreement
also includes purchase rights on six Q400 NextGen aircraft. The
parties also disclosed that Porter Airlines is the unidentified,
Americas-based customer that signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for
CS100 aircraft as announced by Bombardier in December 2012.
Today's announcement was made at Porter Airlines' home base at
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, where alongside Bombardier, they
also unveiled the CSeries aircraft flight deck and cabin
demonstrator that will be on private display at Porter's facility
during the month of April 2013.
Based on the list price of the CS100 airliner, a firm-order
contract would be valued at approximately $870 million US and could
increase to $2.08 billion US should the 18 options also be
converted to firm orders. Should Porter also exercise the six
purchase rights for Q400 NextGen aircraft, the contract value would
increase to $2.29 billion US.
"Following an in-depth analysis of existing and re-engined
aircraft, we have selected the all-new CS100 airliner for its
flexibility and suitability for urban operations, including
outstanding fuel efficiency and short airfield performance, as well
as reduced sound and emissions," said Robert Deluce, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Porter Airlines. "The aircraft fits
perfectly into our business plans and growth strategy and we are
also proud to be the Canadian launch customer for Bombardier's
CSeries aircraft. We look forward to expanding our network with an
all-Bombardier fleet of CS100 jetliners and Q400 turboprops -
promoting greener, quieter flying."
"Porter Airlines' selection of the game-changing CS100 jetliner
for its operations is a compliment to the CSeries aircraft program
and the flexibility of this aircraft and the missions it can
perform. As an award-winning airline, Porter is widely recognized
for its unique operations, as well as the refined service it
provides and we are thrilled that Porter continues to look to
Bombardier aircraft for its growth requirements," said Mike
Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "The worldwide
momentum of interest for the CSeries aircraft program continues to
grow and we are pleased that customers in both our traditional and
growth markets are exploring opportunities and centering business
cases around the use of Bombardier's CSeries jetliners and pairing
them with their Q400 aircraft operation. We look forward to seeing
the technologically advanced CS100 aircraft take to the skies in
Canada and its neighbouring regions alongside Porter's existing
fleet of 26 Q400 aircraft."
"We're delighted about this agreement between Porter Airlines
and Bombardier as it represents the first Canadian operator to
select the PurePower® family of engines and also extends the strong
relationship amongst Porter, Bombardier and Pratt & Whitney,"
said Todd Kallman, President, Pratt & Whitney Commercial
Engines. "In addition to double-digit reductions in fuel
consumption and engine operating cost, our PurePower engine
generates a noise footprint that is up to four times smaller than
today's jet engine-powered aircraft, which benefits both travelers
and airport communities."
CSeries aircraft development program
The first CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV1) is in its final
stages of build and is progressing towards the transfer to the
flight test phase following the completion of the full powering up
of the main electrical distribution system in March 2013. The
CSeries aircraft is moving closer to obtaining the safety-of-flight
permit following the successful completion of the critical series
of structural and system tests. The fly-by-wire system testing
continues and to date, tests have shown results as expected. As for
the assembly of the other flight test vehicles: systems
installations are being completed on FTV2; the wings are being
mated on FTV3; and the fuselage on FTV4 has entered into the
assembly stage - all of which are advancing to schedule.
Flight deck and cabin demonstrator
Bombardier's flight deck and cabin demonstrator for the CSeries
airliner will be on private display at the Billy Bishop Toronto
City Airport from April 10 to April 30, 2013. Media requests to
visit the demonstrator should be submitted to 416-375-3030.
The CSeries aircraft flight deck features a number of
technologically advanced communication and navigation aids and
benefits from the latest avionics. The integrated design approach
sets a new standard and offers reduced costs through increased
operational efficiency and reduced pilot training, while improving
reliability. The result is a finely tuned human-machine interface,
which the demonstrator allows visitors to fully experience.
The CSeries family of aircraft's spacious seating, increased
shoulder space, extra-large windows, latest-generation LED lighting
and upsized, overhead storage will deliver a new level of
widebody-style comfort in single-aisle aircraft.
The cabin demonstrator, representing the latest look and feel of
the CSeries aircraft interior configuration, features a business
class section, an array of economy seats at various seat pitches,
and a variety of optional in-flight video displays.
CSeries aircraft
Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the 100 per
cent new CSeries aircraft family combines advanced materials,
leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial
airline requirements in 2013 and beyond. Powered by Pratt &
Whitney PurePower PW1500G engines, the CSeries aircraft family will
offer a 15(i) per cent cash operating cost advantage and a 20(i)
per cent fuel burn advantage. With the extra capacity seating
option, the CS300 aircraft's productivity further improves,
offering airlines an average of four(i) per cent additional cash
operating cost advantage per seat. The CSeries aircraft's
clean-sheet design is ensuring that the aircraft will achieve
greatly reduced noise and emissions, as well as superior
operational flexibility, exceptional airfield performance and a
range of 2,950 NM (5,463 km)(i). The CSeries aircraft will be up to
12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg)(i) lighter than other aircraft in the same
seat category and will provide passengers with a best-in-class,
widebody cabin environment in a single-aisle aircraft.
As of December 31, 2012, Bombardier had booked orders and
commitments for 382 CSeries aircraft, which include firm orders for
148 CSeries airliners.
About Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines has revolutionized short-haul flying with a warm
and effortless approach to hospitality, restoring glamour and
refinement to air travel. Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in
the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax, and rated second in the
world in Conde Nast Traveler's Readers Choice Awards Top Small
Airlines category.
The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa,
Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. John's, Thunder Bay,
Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Windsor, New York (Newark),
Chicago (Midway), Boston, Washington (Dulles) and has seasonal
flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que., Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Burlington,
Vt. Visit www.flyporter.com or call (888) 619-8622 for more
information.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and
trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is
evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more
efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our
vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us
a global leader in transportation.
Bombardier is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our shares are
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the
Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes. In the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we posted revenues of $16.8
billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or
follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
Notes to editors
Images of CS100 aircraft in Porter Airlines' livery are posted
with this release in the press releases section at
www.bombardier.com.
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(i) The CSeries aircraft are in the development phase. All data
and specifications are estimates, subject to changes in family
strategy, branding, capacity and performance during the
development, manufacture and certification process. All performance
references have been estimated based on a 500-nm North American
operating environment and comparisons are to in-production
aircraft.
PurePower ® is a registered trademark of United Technologies
Corp. - Pratt & Whitney.
Bombardier, CS100, CSeries, NextGen, Q400 and The Evolution of
Mobility are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Contacts: Marc Duchesne Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
+1-416-375-3030marc.duchesne@aero.bombardier.com
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