CS300 first operator

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft confirmed at last week’s Dubai Air Show that Riga-based (Latvia) Air Baltic Corporation AS (airBaltic) will be the first customer to operate the CS300 aircraft when it takes delivery in the second half of 2016. The Latvian flag carrier has 13 CS300 aircraft on firm order and retains options for seven CS300 aircraft.

"Bombardier's CS300 airliners are integral to the execution of airBaltic's business development strategy and fleet optimization plan. As the airline increases its network potential, we will do so by replacing older jet aircraft," said Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer, airBaltic. "The CS300 aircraft has exceeded our expectations in terms of its noise and emissions footprint, aligned with airBaltic's low environmental impact vision.  Additionally, it will offer airBaltic passengers a widebody, unparalleled in-flight passenger experience, perfectly complementing our modern fleet of 12 Bombardier Q400 turboprops."

"We are thrilled to confirm that airBaltic will be the first airline in the world to operate the CS300 aircraft. As one of Europe's leading innovative airlines, airBaltic is successfully reshaping its business plan and expanding network capacities on the backbone of the C Series aircraft – which will provide the perfect fusion of performance, technology and comfort," said Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.  www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace/commercial-aircraft.html

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