Bombardier's Q200 Series Selected For Mexican Navy
TORONTO, ONTARIO--2000-09-22
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that
Mexico's Secretaria de Marina has placed a firm order for one
Q200* turboprop for operation by the Mexican Navy. The
transaction includes an option for one additional Q200.
The aircraft, scheduled for delivery in September 2001, will be
convertible from a 37-seat interior to a variety of configurations
including all-cargo, mixed passenger and cargo and VIP seating.
In addition to the Q200's flexibility and utility, the aircraft's
exceptional high-altitude, hot-weather capabilities were a strong
factor in its selection by the Secretaria de Marina. The aircraft
will be based at Mexico City's airport which is 7,341feet (2 237
m) above sea level but will not suffer any payload restrictions.
Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is the leading
business, regional and amphibious aircraft manufacturer. With
full design and production capabilities in three countries, it
offers the most comprehensive families of turboprop and regional
jet aircraft and the widest range of business jets. It also
provides the Flexjet fractional business aircraft ownership
program, technical services, aircraft maintenance and pilot
training for business, regional airline and military customers.
Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and service company,
is a world leading manufacturer of business jets, regional
aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational
products. It is also a provider of financial services and asset
management. The Corporation employs 56,000 people in 12 countries
in North America, Europe and Asia, and more than 90 per cent of
its revenues are generated outside Canada. Bombardier's revenues
for its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2000, totalled Cdn$13.6
billion. |
