Aircraft
Bombardier Inks Landmark C Series deal with Air Canada
LOI calls for firm order for 45 CS300s
Bombardier's C Series program received a big boost with an order for up to 75 from Air Canada. The Canadian airline ordered CS300s, the in-development sibling of the smaller CS100 seen here at the Singapore Airshow, in the livery of launch customer Swiss. Photo: David McIntosh
Bombardier's C Series program received a big boost with an order for up to 75 from Air Canada. The Canadian airline ordered CS300s, the in-development sibling of the smaller CS100 seen here at the Singapore Airshow, in the livery of launch customer Swiss. Photo: David McIntosh

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Air Canada have signed a letter of intent (LOI) covering the purchase of 45 C Series CS300s and options for another 30. The contract includes conversion rights allowing Air Canada to convert delivery positions to CS100s. Bombardier values the prospective firm order at some $3.8 billion.