Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Horizon Air of Seattle,
Washington has signed a firm purchase agreement for two Q400 NextGen
airliners. Horizon Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group,
is the largest operator of Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft in the
Americas with 48 aircraft in service today.
Based on the list price for the Q400 NextGen airliner, the transaction is valued at approximately $60 million US.
"Shifting
to an all-Q400 aircraft fleet last year was a crucial element in
Horizon Air’s business plan," said Glenn Johnson, President, Horizon
Air. "That was backed by our confidence in the aircraft’s superior fuel
efficiency, as well as the jet-like comfort it provides our customers in
the cabin."
"Due to their speed, passenger comfort and,
importantly, economics, Horizon Air’s Q400 and Q400 NextGen turboprops
have allowed the airline to successfully compete against low-cost
carriers in its home markets," said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier
Commercial Aircraft. "Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft provide the best
combination of fuel efficiency and productivity, which allows airlines
to successfully deploy the aircraft in a variety of markets ranging from
typical short-haul turboprop markets to longer-haul jet replacement
opportunities.
"We sincerely appreciate Horizon Air’s
long-standing confidence in Bombardier’s products and we look forward to
the airline’s continued growth," Arcamone added .
Q400
and Q400 NextGen aircraft, which are in service with approximately 40
operators in 30 countries and on six continents, have transported more
than 177 million passengers and have logged more than 3.2 million flight
hours and over 3.5 million take-offs and landings.
Source: Bombardier Aerospace
