Bombardier Says American Nears Jet Order Decision
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Bombardier Inc., the third-biggest aircraft maker, expects American Airlines to decide soon on a regional-jet order it’s negotiating with the bankrupt U.S. carrier that could include at least 30 aircraft.
American is “going to get an opportunity to reshape their regional flying to introduce more large regional aircraft,” Philippe Poutissou, vice president of marketing at Bombardier’s commercial aircraft unit, said today at a conference in Montreal sponsored by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. “They are looking at what we can offer, and what the competition can offer. We would hope they make that decision shortly.”