SpiceJet firms order for up to 50 Bombardier 90-seat Q400s
SpiceJet firmed its order for up to 50 Bombardier Q400 turboprops Sept 29, the largest single Q400 order to date, valued at US$1.7b if all purchase rights are optioned. Notably, the aircraft is in the Q400’s new 90-seat configuration, and on delivery will make SpiceJet the world’s first operator of a 90-seat turboprop. SpiceJet signed its initial LOI for 25 Q400s plus purchase rights for an additional 25 aircraft at the Paris Air Show June 20. At the time, the order was for the 86-seat extra-capacity NextGen variation of the Q400, which are being flown by Philippine Airlines (in a dual-class configuration) and Nok Air. The airline is looking to expand coverage of India’s domestic and international regional market and hopes the 90-seat Q400 will meet increasing passenger demand. <br/>
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SpiceJet firms order for up to 50 Bombardier 90-seat Q400s
SpiceJet firmed its order for up to 50 Bombardier Q400 turboprops Sept 29, the largest single Q400 order to date, valued at US$1.7b if all purchase rights are optioned. Notably, the aircraft is in the Q400’s new 90-seat configuration, and on delivery will make SpiceJet the world’s first operator of a 90-seat turboprop. SpiceJet signed its initial LOI for 25 Q400s plus purchase rights for an additional 25 aircraft at the Paris Air Show June 20. At the time, the order was for the 86-seat extra-capacity NextGen variation of the Q400, which are being flown by Philippine Airlines (in a dual-class configuration) and Nok Air. The airline is looking to expand coverage of India’s domestic and international regional market and hopes the 90-seat Q400 will meet increasing passenger demand. <br/>
