22 September, 2018: Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has delivered its first 90-seat Q400 aircraft to India based SpiceJet Limited, the launch operator for the extra-capacity 90-seat aircraft.
“We are excited to induct the 90-seat Q400 aircraft into our fleet,” said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet. “The additional seats and performance improvements will result in substantial reduction in unit costs and also we will be able to address our market needs in the regional space.”
Todd Young, Head of the Q Series Aircraft Programme, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft said, “The delivery of the first 90-seat Q400 aircraft showcases the commitment of Bombardier’s Q Series turboprop programme to respond to customer requirements as they address traffic growth in regional markets. I thank and congratulate the employees and suppliers who have worked tirelessly to deliver this most recent enhancement to the Q400 aircraft, and I also thank our customer, SpiceJet for its strong support and collaboration in this continuous improvement programme.”