Eight orders for the new aircraft have been placed by Air France subsidiary Brit Air, with options for eight more, worth about $371-million (U.S.) or $768-million when the options are exercised.
My Way Airlines of Italy has agreed to convert 15 of 19 CRJ900 orders to CRJ1000 orders, increasing the value of that contract to $857-million from $702-million.
Bombardier said an unnamed customer has also placed a firm order for 15 CRJ1000s, with a conditional order for 15 more, in a deal worth up to $1.5-billion.
The CRJ1000 is scheduled to enter service in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Because the problem with the CRJ900 was that it wasn't long enough.
The consumers will love this airplane!
Why would the customers dislike the fact that it is long? I can understand the width being an issue, but there is no reason why a customer would want the aircraft to be shorter.
It will still be shorter than a 737 or A320, so I don't understand the problem.
What, do they want to make this even longer? I think they'll run into trouble developing this. Is it even possible for the structure and engines to handle a stretch like this?
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nwa757 wrote:Why would the customers dislike the fact that it is long? I can understand the width being an issue, but there is no reason why a customer would want the aircraft to be shorter.
I'm joking somewhat. CRJ900 is generally the least favorite plane of most consumers due to its cramped size. Compared to the E-Jets, I can't imagine why anyone would go with it (other than price).
It will still be shorter than a 737 or A320, so I don't understand the problem.
True, but it is much smaller in diameter. Tall folks like me avoid the CRJ900 at all costs as it is.
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