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Republic Airways Announces Order for up to 80 Bombardier CSeries Aircraft
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) announced today it has signed a purchase agreement for 40 CS300 jets, part of the next-generation CSeries aircraft being developed by Bombardier. Republic also has options for up to an additional 40 aircraft. The aircraft, which will be configured in a single-cabin, with two-by-three seating for 138 passengers, including 25 STRETCH seats, is scheduled for delivery beginning in the second quarter of 2015.
The aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines. Republic has signed an exclusive 15-year PureSolution maintenance contract with Pratt & Whitney for the support of the engines.

"Republic is pleased to be the North American launch customer for the CSeries aircraft," said Bryan Bedford, chairman, president and CEO of Republic Airways. "This aircraft will bring next-generation advantages to all phases of its mission, including passenger comfort, dependability, efficiency and economics."

"The CS300 will help us dramatically reduce our fuel consumption and impact on the environment. Our customers will also appreciate the generous amount of personal space with wider aisles, increased shoulder room, improved storage bins and extra-large windows," Bedford added.

"The CSeries aircraft program is a significant part of Bombardier's future, and we're delighted that Republic Airways will be part of it," said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "This major CSeries order from our first North American customer reflects the confidence Republic Airways has in Bombardier's ability to deliver a game-changing aircraft and to service the airline's requirements."

ImperialxRat

Crazy.


Filler.

EWRflyr

A319/320 size aircraft so hopefully there will be YR 2015 equivalent major standard (or better) pay on it when the union negotiates this aircraft into the payscales.

Replacement for the Frontier Airbuses perhaps?

JUG47

Don't hold ya breath.

Jetpipe22

This gives us a clearer look into the future and what we will be dealing with in order to negotiate the best possible contract. I look forward to seeing what the future holds and will work as hard as possible to do my part in making sure we get a great contract that can be respected in this industry.

Flyboy8784

Then Dump your Union and start your own...its probably the only chance you guys have a decent contract

Has there been any talks of you guys just operating Midwest and Frontier airplanes after your contracts expire? I have a hard time believing that the majors will continue to use you guys if you are directly competing against them...just doesnt make sense to me

KiloAlpha

Already did, try to keep up skippy

likeitis

no you haven't. It is still the garbage haulers union. You just rearranged the same union to make it look new. You still have many of the same retards in many leadership positions.

dolsanddays

Changing the number of the local is not changing your union. IBT is the problem not the local 747 number.

KiloAlpha

It has already been more than an altered letterhead, but thanks for your insight