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Q400s manufactured in Russia?

Late last week there was a brief news flurry from Russia about Bombardier manufacturing Q400s in Russia. Turns out this was news that came from a Russian source and not from Canada. Indeed, we spoke with Bombardier about this news…

Jazz Buys More Q400s

Joe Randell, CEO of Jazz talks about Q400s and RJ replacements. After we concluded this short chat, Mr Randell added that a turboprop in Canada also pays significantly less in ATC fees. Sort of like lower fuel taxes in India…

Jump Seat on the Q400

How lucky can you get?  Last year at the Paris Airshow we met a Bombardier pilot who ferried their Q400 to the show.  Here we are, nearly a year later, and we get to ride her plane from Montreal to…

Bombardier wins WestJet

WestJet announced it selected Bombardier to supply aircraft for its new regional airline, expected to launch in the second half of 2013. The airline will fly the Q400NG to new cities, existing destinations not currently connected by WestJet, and will…