Bombardier Need Grows for Jet Order From AMR’s American
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Bombardier Inc.’s bet on winning a plane order from American Airlines, a deal stalled by antitrust opposition to a merger with US Airways Group Inc., is becoming increasingly crucial for the regional-jet pioneer.
Three other U.S. airlines chose Embraer SA for regional planes this year, leaving American’s pending purchase as the biggest, and potentially only, sale available for months. Montreal-based Bombardier estimated the order may be for at least 70 aircraft, including options.