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Designed to provide the best balance between passenger comfort and aircraft performance, the aircraft family will deliver operational flexibility at the lowest operational cost to provide the best value to the airlines and their passengers. |
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December 19, 2003 AIR CANADA CONFIRMS 90 AIRCRAFT ORDER FROM BOMBARDIER AND EMBRAER Today, Air Canada announced it has reached agreements in principle to purchase 45 Bombardier and 45 Embraer aircraft as part of its previously announced North American fleet strategy. A decision on an additional 15 aircraft will be made following further negotiations. These manufacturers were chosen following an evaluation of aircraft types in the 50-, 70- and 100-seat categories from amongst the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers. |
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“Now that we have clarity in the completion of our equity process, pressing matters relating to Air Canada’s restructuring should proceed without delay in the interests of all stakeholders. The small jet aircraft are fundamental to our emergence as a stronger, more cost effective airline. For this reason we are moving forward with this order now,” said Robert. “We are confident that our decision is in the best interests of our customers and economic stakeholders. For customers, these aircraft mean low cost, high frequency jet service to a wide selection of destinations in Canada and the United States. For Air Canada, they will provide the flexibility and cost-competitiveness to serve dozens of North American markets on a financially viable basis. |
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“The choice of Bombardier and Embraer aircraft was made following a lengthy and rigorous evaluation during which we considered the feedback from all stakeholder groups including customers and employees. Air Canada was one of the original launch customers for the Canadair Regional Jet and today’s announcement reflects our continued support of Canada’s aerospace industry and its ability to meet our requirements for regional jet aircraft given the complexities of our business environment." |
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Both purchase commitments are subject to a number of conditions including financing on satisfactory commercial terms, final documentation and obtaining requisite approvals, which may include those from Trinity Time Investments under the Court-approved Trinity Time Investment Agreement, GE Canada Finance Inc. in its capacity as DIP financing lender and the Court overseeing the company’s restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). |
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This regional aircraft financing is subject to, among other things, maintaining a specified credit rating following Air Canada’s emergence from CCAA. As part of the labour restructuring negotiations last spring, an arbitration process was established to determine which pilot group, as between ACPA (for Air Canada) and ALPA (for Jazz) would operate any new aircraft in the small jet category. As a result of these orders, this process will commence shortly and the final aircraft manufacturer and model selection may vary depending upon the outcome of this process. This order follows an extensive evaluation of the candidate aircraft carried out by Air Canada with three of its Star Alliance partners sharing a common view to reduce costs through standardization and leveraging joint purchasing power. . |
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Range The EMBRAER 190 has a range of 2,200 nm (4,074 km) and a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.82. Interior Configuration The EMBRAER 190 double bubble cross-section provides superior passenger comfort in the form of a larger cabin with maximized cabin width at shoulder level, a wider aisle, larger seats, higher baggage capacity, improved personal space, and increased leg room. Four-abreast seating eliminates undesirable middle seats, facilitates access to both seats and overhead bins, and makes boarding easier and faster. Avionics The EMBRAER 190 cockpit - featuring an ergonomic and technologically advanced arrangement of avionics and controls - is designed to lighten pilot workload and provide essential information in the most desirable manner. |
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Specifications | Weights Maximum takeoff weight – STD 105,359 lb 47.790 kg Maximum takeoff weight – LR 110,893 lb 50.300 kg Maximum landing weight 94,799 lb 43.000 kg Basic operating weight 61,906 lb 28.080 kg Maximum payload 28,043 lb 12.720 kg Maximum fuel 28,660 lb 13.000 kg. |
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Specifications | Interior Cabin length (excluding cockpit) 84 ft 4 in 25,70 m Cabin width 9 ft 0 in 2,74 m Cabin height 6 ft 7 in 2,00 m Aisle width 19.75 in 0,50 m Seat width 18.25 in 0,46 m |
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EMBRAER 190 JRLucariny Model |
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