Bombardier and SkyWest Sign Deal for 12 Additional CRJ
Aircraft
TORONTO, ONTARIO--FEBRUARY 10, 2004 - 07:00 ET
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that
SkyWest Airlines of St. George, Utah has placed a firm order for
10 50-seat Bombardier CRJ200(i) and two 70-seat Bombardier CRJ700
regional jets for its expanding United Express operation.
The contract value is estimated at $293 million U.S. ($389.8
million Cdn) and represents the conversion of 10 conditional
CRJ200 orders and the exercise of two CRJ700 options. SkyWest's
firm orders for the 50-seat Bombardier CRJ100/200 now total 110
aircraft, of which 100 have been delivered. With today's
announcement, SkyWest has placed firm orders for 32 70-passenger
Bombardier CRJ700(i) regional jets, of which one has been
delivered. The carrier retains options on 39 CRJ200 and 80 CRJ700
aircraft.
"SkyWest is pleased to be expanding the route networks of our
major airline partners in medium and smaller markets with
Bombardier regional jets," said Jerry C. Atkin, president and
CEO, SkyWest.
"We are very proud of the significant role the Bombardier CRJ has
played in SkyWest's success story," said Steven A. Ridolfi,
president, Bombardier Regional Aircraft. "This order is further
evidence that the regional jet segment continues to be the
shining light of the airline industry. This is the fifth occasion
following its initial order in 1993 where SkyWest has re-ordered
the Bombardier CRJ," continued Mr. Ridolfi. "It is a testament to
the appeal of the Bombardier CRJ Series and our strong
partnership with SkyWest."
SkyWest Airlines operates as United Express for United Airlines,
as Delta Connection for Delta Air Lines, and as Continental
Express for Continental Airlines. It maintains hubs at Los
Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle/Tacoma, Denver, Chicago
O'Hare, Salt Lake City, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. SkyWest
serves 104 cities in 27 states and three Canadian provinces with
1,233 daily scheduled departures. It is the world's largest
independently owned regional airline.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation
solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail
transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation
headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended
Jan. 31, 2003 were $21.2 billion Cdn and its shares are traded on
the Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM and
BBDd.F). News and information are available at
www.bombardier.com.
N.B. Fiscal year 2002-03 revenues have been restated following
the sale of the recreational products business.
(i) Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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