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| Thursday, April 24, 2008 |
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Bombardier's Greener Turboprop
By FlyingNews @ 7:03 AM :: 349 Views ::
0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines, Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers
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Bombardier’s popular Q400 turboprop is emerging as a top performer when it comes to reducing the environmental impact of aircraft.
Representatives from Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Horizon Air chose today, Earth Day, to reiterate the 78-seat Q400 aircraft produces 30 percent less emissions, can be more fuel efficient than an average car (when calculated on a per passenger basis) and, both inside and out, is one of the quietest aircraft in the world.
Recent sales growth of the Q400 aircraft point to the aircraft’s popularity among airlines seeking not only to reduce environmental impact but to realize economic benefits, particularly around fuel efficiency.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, Bombardier Aerospace took orders for 80 Q400 airliners compared to 24 orders in the previous year. Sales of turboprops in general have risen along the same upward curve of jet fuel prices since earlier this decade.
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