Korean Air Signs LOI for up to 30 Bombardier CSeries Aircraft

Korean Air has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 10 Bombardier CS300 aircraft with an additional 10 options and 10 purchase rights on CS300 airliners.

Designed for the growing 100 to 149-seat market, the CSeries family of aircraft combines advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements in 2013 and beyond. The CS300 aircraft will enter into service in 2014.

Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G engines, the CSeries aircraft family will offer a range of 2,950 nm (5,463 km). It will also provide passengers with three-plus-two, widebody-style seating in a single-aisle aircraft.

“This is our first CSeries aircraft customer in Asia and signals the aircraft program’s entry into the fast growing Asia Pacific market,” said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “Korean Air is one of the world’s most prestigious airlines, and we are extremely proud that it has selected the CSeries aircraft to meet its route expansion requirements ... Our list of customers continues to grow and now covers the Asian, European and North American markets, a testament to the high value and operating flexibility of the CSeries aircraft program.”

Korean Air currently operates a fleet of 136 passenger and cargo jet aircraft to 112 cities in 39 countries.

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