“Specifically adapted for airlines looking at further
increasing the productivity of their aircraft, the extra
capacity seating option enables the CS300 aircraft to
offer the highest seating capacity in its market
segment, with the best-in-class seat mile costs and
comfort. We are pleased that airBaltic has selected to
purchase this new option for its CS300 aircraft,” added
Mr. Arcamone.
“We are delighted to select the extra capacity seating
option and the additional pair of over-wing emergency
exit doors. In keeping with our ReShape business plan,
we are taking full benefit of the aircraft’s cabin
design as we look to further increase the productivity
of our CS300 aircraft and our network,” said Martin
Gauss, Chief Executive Officer, airBaltic.
Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the
100 per cent new CSeries aircraft family combines
advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven
methods to meet commercial airline requirements in 2013
and beyond. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G
engines, the CSeries aircraft family will offer a 15*
per cent cash operating cost advantage and a 20* per
cent fuel burn advantage. With the extra capacity
seating option, the CS300 aircraft’s productivity
further improves, offering airlines an average of four
per cent additional cash operating cost advantage per
seat.
The CSeries aircraft’s clean-sheet design is ensuring
that the aircraft will achieve greatly reduced noise and
emissions, as well as superior operational flexibility,
exceptional airfield performance and a range of 2,950 nm
(5,463 km)*. The CSeries aircraft will be up to 12,000
lbs. (5,443 kg)* lighter than other aircraft in the same
seat category and will provide passengers with a
best-in-class, widebody cabin environment in a
single-aisle aircraft.
As of December 31, 2012, Bombardier had booked orders
and commitments for 382 CSeries aircraft that include
firm orders for 148 CSeries airliners.
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