Bombardier
Commercial Aircraft announced today that the Government of Tanzania has
signed a firm purchase agreement for two Q400 turboprop airliners. The
aircraft will be delivered with a 76-seat, dual-lavatory configuration
and will be used for commercial airline operations in the region.
Based on the list price of the Q400 airliner, the firm order is valued at approximately US $62 million.
“Our
Q400 aircraft will provide affordable, convenient and comfortable air
transport solutions,” said Dr. Leonard Chamuriho, Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Transport, Works and Communication, Tanzania. “We are
committed to providing state-of-the-art service to our passengers and
are keen to expand further as our business grows to include new
destinations in Tanzania and the African region.
“Tanzania
is a large country with some challenging airfields, and the Q400
turboprop’s capability to operate at these airports, its jet-like speed,
long-range cruise capability and outstanding turboprop economics were
key factors that guided us in selecting the aircraft for our
operations,” added
Dr. Chamuriho. “The level of in-continent support that Bombardier offers is also very important for us.”
“This
transaction not only solidifies the relationship between the Government
of Tanzania, and Bombardier, but also reaffirms Africa as one of the
most prolific Q400 aircraft markets. The Q400 aircraft is a showcase for
the continent, where it has proved itself to be extremely efficient as
well as cost-effective,” said Jean-Paul Boutibou, Vice President, Sales -
Middle East and Africa, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.
Bombardier’s
Dash 8/Q-Series turboprops and CRJ Series regional jets have made
significant advances in Africa where approximately 160 aircraft –
including more than 50 Q400 turboprops -- are in service with, or
ordered by, approximately 40 customers and operators.
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.
Designed
as a modern, 21st-century turboprop, the Q400 aircraft is the most
recent development in the Q Series family of aircraft. It provides
unmatched performance, operational flexibility and passenger comfort. In
addition to the standard single-class configuration, Q400 aircraft are
available with an optional dual-class interior for enhanced passenger
comfort; in an optional extra-capacity configuration offering up to 90
seats for higher-density markets; and in a cargo-passenger combi
configuration.
Thanks
to its combination of turboprop attributes, jet-like features,
industry-leading passenger experience and environmental footprint, the
Q400 aircraft is exceptionally versatile and can be adapted to a variety
of business models. By offering a 30 per cent reduction in fuel burn
over the jets it often replaces, the Q400 aircraft radically reduces
carbon emissions and increases cost efficiency. Its high-speed cruise --
160 km/h faster than conventional turboprops -- places the aircraft’s
flight time within minutes of jet schedules, at the same seat cost as
larger single-aisle jets. Its large propellers operate at a lower RPM,
generating more power with less noise and making it a friendly option
for city centres.
The
Q400 aircraft family includes over 60 owners and operators in almost 40
countries. The worldwide fleet has logged more than 6.9 million flight
hours and has transported more than 429 million passengers. Long
recognized as a high-value asset by operators, the Q400 aircraft is now
also attracting growing interest from the leasing community.
Bombardier has recorded firm orders for a total of 564 Q400 aircraft.
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