Polish carrier Eurolot has taken delivery of a Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner, the first of eight that have been ordered, marking the aircraft’s entry into the Polish market.
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Eurolot Operations and Technical vice-president Bartlomiej Matusewicz said the delivery signals the beginning of the carrier’s fleet renewal and replacement programme, as it is accelerating its expansion with new regional routes.
"Bombardier’s Q400 NextGen aircraft will allow us to cover more ground and gain more market access and we’re honoured to be the first airline to introduce the aircraft to the Polish community," Matusewicz added.
Eurolot’s contract with Bombardier, worth about $246m at list prices, which also includes options for an additional 12 of the Q400 airliners, is expected to increase to $625m following the delivery of 20 ordered planes.
The Polish carrier’s fleet comprises three Embraer 175 jets, two for the Polish government, while the Q400 aircraft will replace its ageing 46 to 64-seat turboprops of ATR.
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By GlobalDataThe 70 to 80-seat Q400 NextGen aircraft, capable of operating for short-haul routes, is claimed to offer enhanced passenger comfort and operating economics, while reducing the environmental footprint.
Bombardier said that the aircraft uses 30% to 40% less fuel and generates 30% to 40% reduced emissions, while it is also claimed to produce 15db less noise than the ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards.
The airplane manufacturer has received firm orders for about 428 Q400 and Q400 NextGen models and has delivered aircrafts that are currently operational at around 40 operators in 30 countries, across six continents.
According to the airplane-maker, Q400 and Q400 NextGen have carried 177 million passengers, made up of 3.5 million take-offs and landings, while registering 3.2 million flight hours.
Image: Bombardier and Eurolot officials during the delivery of Q400 Nextgen turboprop aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Bombardier.
