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Korean Air takes delivery of first Bombardier C Series Aircraft
KOREAN AIR (KAL) celebrated the first delivery of Canada's Bombardier CS300 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney engines at a ceremony in Montreal.
Bombardier held a delivery ceremony at Montreal's Mirabel Airport where both C Series assembly takes place.
"Today we celebrate delivery of our first GTF-powered C Series aircraft. We are excited for the dramatic improvements in efficiency, emissions, and noise that will enhance our operations and passenger experience," said Soo-Keun Lee, KAL's chief technology officer.
"This is an important milestone for the C Series programme because it is our breakthrough into the fast-growing Asian market, and we are honoured to have Korean Air Lines as our brand ambassador in the region," said Fred Cromer, president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.
"We expect that over the next 20 years, Asian operators will take delivery of 2,870 small single-aisle aircraft. We are thrilled that Korean Air is the first in the region to showcase the CS300 aircraft's outstanding performance and capabilities."
Bombardier held a delivery ceremony at Montreal's Mirabel Airport where both C Series assembly takes place.
"Today we celebrate delivery of our first GTF-powered C Series aircraft. We are excited for the dramatic improvements in efficiency, emissions, and noise that will enhance our operations and passenger experience," said Soo-Keun Lee, KAL's chief technology officer.
"This is an important milestone for the C Series programme because it is our breakthrough into the fast-growing Asian market, and we are honoured to have Korean Air Lines as our brand ambassador in the region," said Fred Cromer, president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.
"We expect that over the next 20 years, Asian operators will take delivery of 2,870 small single-aisle aircraft. We are thrilled that Korean Air is the first in the region to showcase the CS300 aircraft's outstanding performance and capabilities."
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