Qazaq Air to Start Operations in Kazakhstan with Bombardier Q400 Aircraft
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* To launch domestic service with three aircraft leased from Falcon Aviation
Services
* Joins family of over 60 Q400 aircraft owners and operators in almost 40
countries worldwide
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jul 6, 2015) - Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
today welcomed Qazaq Air to the family of Q400 aircraft operators and joined the
airline in introducing the technologically advanced turboprop to local
government and aviation industry representatives, regulators, other invited
guests and media during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan. Qazaq Air, a
subsidiary of Samruk Kazyna, Kazakhstan's Sovereign Wealth Fund, has announced
that it will launch domestic service in Kazakhstan with three Q400 aircraft
leased from Falcon Aviation Services LLC of Abu Dhabi.
"We selected the Q400 aircraft because it has the speed and range required to
service the long sectors in the Kazakh market, and has proven its reliability in
regions with hot and very cold temperatures," said Blair Pollock, Project
Director, Samruk Kazyna. "In addition, the aircraft's cabin will provide a
quiet, comfortable experience for our passengers, and our airline will
undoubtedly benefit from the aircraft's excellent operating costs.
"We thank Falcon Aviation for providing us with their aircraft and for all their
support in the months running up to this launch. We look forward to improving
the air transport offering to the Kazakh people. Many of the 12 routes on which
the Q400 aircraft will operate are not currently served by any other carrier.
Qazaq Air -- using the Q400 aircraft -- will be connecting people and helping
them benefit from the growth of the Kazakh economy," added Mr. Pollock.
"We are delighted that the Q400 aircraft has been selected for the development
of the regional air transportation network in Kazakhstan and we wish Qazaq Air
much success," said Colin Bole, Senior Vice President, Sales and Asset
Management, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "The Q400 aircraft's certification
for operations down to -54° C, and notably its successful operation in Canada
where approximately 90 are in service, are testament to its capability to meet
Qazaq Air's growth and development plans."
About Q Series Aircraft
Designed as a modern, 21st-century turboprop, the Q400 aircraft is the most
recent development in the Q Series family of aircraft. It provides unmatched
performance, operational flexibility and passenger comfort. While it's nimble
enough for a steep approach, the Q400 aircraft is also tough enough to land on
unpaved runways. It's a certified performer at high altitude airports too, like
that of La Paz, Bolivia, one of the world's highest.
Thanks to its combination of turboprop attributes, jet-like features, industry-
leading passenger experience and environmental footprint, the Q400 aircraft is
exceptionally versatile and can be adapted to a variety of business models. By
offering a 30% reduction in fuel burn over the jets it often replaces, the Q400
aircraft radically reduces carbon emissions and increases cost efficiency. Its
high-speed cruise -- 160 km/h faster than conventional turboprops -- places the
aircraft's flight time within minutes of jet schedules, at the same seat cost as
larger single-aisle jets. Its large propellers operate at a lower RPM,
generating more power with less noise and making it a friendly option for city
centres.
The Q400 aircraft family includes over 60 owners and operators in almost 40
countries worldwide and the worldwide fleet has logged more than 6 million
flight hours. The aircraft has transported more than 370 million passengers
worldwide.
Bombardier has recorded firm orders for a total of 546 Q400 aircraft.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's leading manufacturer of both planes and trains.
Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility
worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable
transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our
employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.
Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World and North America Indices. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, we
posted revenues of $20.1 billion. News and information are available at
bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter (at)Bombardier.
Notes to editors
Images of Qazaq Air's Q400 aircraft are posted with this press release at
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Contact Information
Marianella de la Barrera
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
+1-416-375-3030
marianella.delabarrera(at)aero.bombardier.com
www.bombardier.com
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