Delta Airlines orders up to 70 Bombardier Aerospace CRJ900s ©

Image: Bombardier Aerospace Bombardier Aerospace today announced Delta Airlines ordered 40 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets plus a further 30 options, configured with 76 seats in a two-class cabin and will be operated by Delta Connection carriers still be determined by Delta Airlines, in a contract valued at $1.85 billion at list prices increasing to $3.29 billion if all options are converted to firm orders. The CRJ900 NextGen regional jets will allow the airline to continue restructuring its domestic fleet by phasing out its 60 CRJ200 aircraft. Bombardier Commercial Aircraft President Mike Arcamone said "Building on a relationship that is 20 years strong, we are delighted that Delta – one of the world’s largest, most prestigious global airlines – continues to select Bombardier CRJ regional jets to replenish its fleet". In a statement Bombardier Belfast Management said "We in Belfast will once again benefit, given the significant role we play in the CRJ900 NextGen