Bombardier Sells First of two CRJ Aircraft in Central
Africa as Part of Cameroon Airlines' Modernization
Initiative
TORONTO, ONTARIO--FEBRUARY 16, 2001 - 15:48 EST
Bombardier Aerospace has sold the first two
CRJ(TM) regional jet aircraft into West Africa. The aircraft, a
50-seat CRJ200(TM) and 68-passenger CRJ700(TM), are scheduled for
delivery to Cameroon Airlines in the fourth quarter of 2001 and
the first quarter of 2002 respectively.
Douala-based Cameroon Airlines intends to use their CRJ fleet
additions in regional service in Africa connecting the country to
destinations in surrounding countries including Gabon, the
Republic of Congo, Nigeria, the Ivory Coast and Chad.
The CRJ purchase is part of a major modernization plan for the
airline according to Managing Director Yves-Michel Fotso. "The
CRJ200 and CRJ700 acquisitions will allow Cameroon Airlines to
apply the regional jet concept that has been so spectacularly
successful in North America and Europe to operations in West and
Central Africa," he said.
"We are very pleased that Cameroon has chosen to become the first
airline in francophone Africa to select the CRJ regional jet
product line for use in that region," said John Giraudy, senior
vice president, Bombardier Aerospace, Regional Aircraft. "As
such, Cameroon Airlines has positioned itself as a leader in the
area. We wish them much success as they revolutionize air
transport in West and Central Africa," he said.
Earlier Bombardier products have traditionally found acceptance in
Cameroon. Buffalo, Twin Otter and Dash 8(R) turboprop aircraft
have all served operators in the country.
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(R) 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.
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