RJX orders in limbo as BAE shuts down program
BAE Systems may have to build another 14 of its Avro RJX regional jets, despite announcing its intention to scrap the program in late November.
BAE Systems may have to build another 14 of its Avro RJX regional jets, despite announcing its intention to scrap the program in late November. The UK manufacturer is now seeking to renegotiate contracts with launch customers British European Airways (BEA) and Druk Air of Bhutan. The British operator placed an order for 12 RJXs and options for another eight, and Druk Air holds a firm order for two.
In its surprise November 27 announcement, BAE said it would immediately cease development of the 85- to 115-seat RJX, which had been due to complete certification within the next three months.The company added that it would finish four of the existing RJ models currently in production and find buyers for those.
