Republic Airways (RJET)

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) announced today it has signed a purchase agreement for 40 Bombardier CS300 jets, part of the next-generation CSeries aircraft, worth $3.1 billion. According to Reuters and 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 division of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX) 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."

Feb 25 · 4:22:00 PM · Source: Reuters
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by Steve Wieczorek