Aviacion

24/09/2008
Bombardier and Croatia Airlines signed a contract for two Q400 NextGen

Bombardier Aerospace announced that Croatia Airlines of Zagreb has signed a contract to acquire two Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. The airline has also taken options for an additional four aircraft. The transaction represents the conversion of two options taken for Q400 aircraft which was announced on June 4, 2007 when Croatia Airlines also placed a firm order for four Q400 aircraft. Two of those aircraft have already been delivered.
Based on the list price for the Q400 NextGen aircraft, the value of the order announced is approximately $57 million US. The value could increase to $180 million US if all four options are exercised.
Including this order, firm orders for Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners now total 319, with 210 delivered as of July 31, 2008. The aircraft are in service with, or have been ordered by 25 operators around the world.

Source: Bombardier