Bombardier Delivers Two Q400 NextGen Airliners to Air Cote d'Ivoire - Seite 2

"We're delighted to be contributing to Air Côte d'Ivoire's growth strategy, and look forward to helping the airline launch service as the fifth operator of dual-class Q400 NextGen turboprops in Africa," said John Kassis, Regional Vice President, Sales, the Middle East and Africa, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.

"Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's successful sales performance in Africa has demonstrated the fit of our commercial aircraft portfolio with the business requirements of operators on the continent. Our Dash 8/Q-Series turboprops and CRJ regional jets have made significant advances in Africa where approximately 160 aircraft - including more than 50 Q400 and Q400 NextGen turboprops - are in service with, or ordered by, approximately 40 customers and operators," added Mr. Kassis.

"With our Smart Parts program, Air Côte d'Ivoire can count on cost predictability, and dispatch availability, which are fundamental to successful airline operations," said Todd Young, Vice President, Customer Services, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "This program reflects our commitment to the aftermarket relationship with Air Côte d'Ivoire and the value in our manufacturer-designed customer support programs."

Bombardier's customer support network for commercial aircraft in Africa includes a Regional Support Office (RSO) and spare parts depot, co-located in Johannesburg, South Africa as well as Authorized Service Facilities in South Africa and Ethiopia. Operating from the company's regional office located in the United Arab Emirates, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's sales and marketing team is well positioned to provide industry-leading solutions to its current and prospective customers.

About Q400 NextGen Aircraft

With the introduction of the Q400 NextGen aircraft, Bombardier invented the modern turboprop. Optimized for short-haul operations and seating up to 86 passengers, the aircraft is a large, fast, quiet and fuel-efficient turboprop that provides the perfect balance of passenger comfort, performance and operational flexibility with the lowest seat-mile costs in the short-haul regional market. With the flexibility to fly at both turboprop and jet-like speeds, the Q400 NextGen aircraft can be profitably deployed over short-range turboprop missions and in medium-haul jet markets. Now available in optional dual-class, extra capacity and passenger-cargo combi configurations, the Q400 NextGen aircraft's versatility positions it to again reshape the turboprop market through profitable growth.