C Series Order [Archive]

br8fmr

4th Sep 2008, 15:24

"An industry source has indicated to CAO that a 100-plus aircraft order is forthcoming and that all launch customer positions for the CSeries have been allocated. Another source tells CAO to keep an eye out for a 40-aircraft order from a leasing company."
From Runway Girl Flightglobal blog
Any body know which airline is intrested, could any of the LCC decide to abandon the strict one model idea and go for a smaller jet to fill those routes that strugle to fill a 189 seat 738 or a 149 seat 319 with all the speculation of announcements next tue could this be EZY's?

CCR

4th Sep 2008, 15:39

Wow, impressive start by Bombardier if true in the current economic climate. These orders would already eclipse the orders of their competitors forthcoming regional jets, Sukhoi and Mitsubishi:D

TSR2

4th Sep 2008, 20:40

Full story in September edition of Airliner World.

60 ordered by Lufthansa (30 firm + 30 options). Two unconfirmed airlines from China and ILFC. Qatar Airways is a known supporter of the jet.

Groundloop

5th Sep 2008, 08:24

60 ordered by Lufthansa (30 firm + 30 options).

Does this mean Lufthansa have firmed up their order then? Because when it was announced at Farnborough it was only a "Letter of Intent" - not a firm order.