Delta Air Lines orders up to 125 Bombardier C Series aircraft

Montréal – Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Delta Air Lines Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, have executed a firm agreement for the sale and purchase of 75 CS100 aircraft with options for an additional 50 CS100 aircraft. Delta Air Lines may elect to convert a number of these aircraft into CS300 at a later date.

 

Based on the list price of the CS100 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$5.6 billion.

 

“As we reshape our fleet for the future, the innovative onboard experience of the C Series is a perfect complement for the top-notch service provided every day by Delta people,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s incoming chief executive. “These new aircraft are a solid investment, allowing us to take advantage of superior operating economics, network flexibility, and best-in-class fuel performance.”

 

“Welcoming Delta Air Lines to the C Series family of operators is a watershed moment,” said Fred Cromer, president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “This order is a resounding endorsement of the CS100 aircraft.”

 

With this order, the largest in Bombardier Commercial Aircraft history, Delta becomes the C Series aircraft’s largest customer. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in spring 2018.  

 

By employing advanced materials, state-of-the-art technologies, and advanced aerodynamics, combined with the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G engine, the CS100 is delivering a 15% to 20% fuel burn advantage compared to other re-engined aircraft.

 

The C Series aircraft's maximum range has also been confirmed to be up to 3,300nm (6,112km), some 350nm (648km) more than originally targeted.