Bombardier's C Series Jet Earns Praise From Delta's Chief
- Jet is `competitive' at the right prices, Anderson says
- Planemaker hasn't logged new C Series order in 16 months
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Bombardier Inc. got an unexpected boost when Delta Air Lines Inc. said it is taking a “serious look” at the Canadian company’s C Series model, signaling new prospects for a jet mired in a sales drought.
“At the right price, it’s quite a competitive airplane, particularly given the engine technology,” Delta Chief Executive Officer Richard Anderson said on an earnings conference call. Bombardier brought the C Series to the airline’s Atlanta base before Christmas, Anderson said Tuesday. The airline said a C Series order isn’t imminent.