January 24, 2011 Bombardier Aerosopace delivered the first of three CRJ900 NextGen regional jets ordered by Estonian Air in 2010. The transaction included options on two additional aircraft. The handover was celebrated at Bombardier Aerospace’s facility in Mirabel, Quebec where this aircraft is manufactured. Andrus Aljas, President and Chief Executive Officer, Estonian Air, who was on hand for the official ceremonies and delivery said: "To better meet Estonia’s market demands, we require an aircraft with less capacity than our larger jets. Mr. Aljas said the airline will use the aircraft mainly on high-demand business destinations.
left to right: Jean-Guy Blondin, Director CRJ Programs, Bombardier Aerospace, Andrus Aljas, President and Chief Executive Officer, Estonian Air, Joakim Helenius, Chairman of the Council, Estonian Air, Anne Woodyatt, Vice President Contracts, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft after the presentation of the ceremonial key to mark the delivery of Estonian Air’s first CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. |