Bombardier near US$1.1b C Series deal with EgyptAir
EgyptAir Airlines is poised to expand its fleet with a flurry of deals for long-range and short-haul aircraft, including a US$1.1b order for Bombardier’s C Series jets, people familiar with the matter said. The airline is expected to announce a firm order for 12 CS300 jets as early as Tuesday at the Dubai Air Show, said the people. The airline is mulling acquiring options to buy another dozen of the single-aisle planes, said one of the people. EgyptAir is expected to unveil a deal for at least 6 of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners, said people familiar with the discussions. Airbus has also been in talks to secure a commitment for its A320neo single-aisle jetliners, the people said. The shopping spree, following months of negotiations, marks an expansion push for the carrier after it weathered slumping tourist visits and a fatal crash last year. <br/>
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Bombardier near US$1.1b C Series deal with EgyptAir
EgyptAir Airlines is poised to expand its fleet with a flurry of deals for long-range and short-haul aircraft, including a US$1.1b order for Bombardier’s C Series jets, people familiar with the matter said. The airline is expected to announce a firm order for 12 CS300 jets as early as Tuesday at the Dubai Air Show, said the people. The airline is mulling acquiring options to buy another dozen of the single-aisle planes, said one of the people. EgyptAir is expected to unveil a deal for at least 6 of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners, said people familiar with the discussions. Airbus has also been in talks to secure a commitment for its A320neo single-aisle jetliners, the people said. The shopping spree, following months of negotiations, marks an expansion push for the carrier after it weathered slumping tourist visits and a fatal crash last year. <br/>
