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Battle intensifies for 100 club
01 November 2007
Manufacturers are pinning their hopes on larger jet aircraft in what is an increasingly competitive market. Geoff Hearn looks at which aircraft are most likely to succeed.
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Building 100-seater jets is becoming fashionable. As well as the offerings from established players such as Bombardier and Embraer, airlines are looking at aircraft from less traditional sources. Both the Russian and Chinese industries have chosen this sector to target resources in their latest attempts to enter the western airline market.
After the launch of Russia's Sukhoi Superjet 100 (see Airfinance Journal, July/August 2007, page 32), China is moving ahead with its 90-seat ARJ21-700 regional jet, with a first flight scheduled for March.
The aircraft is being developed by Avic 1 Commercial Aircraft Company (Acac), which is leading a consortium of Chinese companies. There is also a proposal for a stretched 105-seat ARJ21-900. Although the initial sales focus is China, the company has ambitions to export the aircraft to other markets.
In June Bombardier said it would invest $100 million in the stretched ARJ21-900 and provide technical assistance. The...
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