Compass off the ground?
10-05-2006 | 11:25 AM
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someone mentioned that compass pilots will get NWA seniority numbers. is that actually true or are people saying that because furloughed pilots can work their if they want to. I guess the real question is do you now have to go threw compass to get to NWA?
10-05-2006 | 06:04 PM
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From: Red Tail CRJ CA
From my understanding Compass will be an entirely different seniority list... As for mainline pilots working there I kinda doubt that since NWA is having a high refusal rate for calling pilots back to mainline and they haven't even tried to call them back to the crappy in house regional yet... Kinda makes you wonder. As for 170 / 190's at Compass from what I understand NWA management doesn't want them due to the "high dispatch unreliability" and is looking into other options.
10-05-2006 | 06:14 PM
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Back to the remark I just made about 170 / 190's........
http://www.bombardier.com/index.jsp?...26sCateg%3D3_0
guess it's all but official now.
Northwest Airlines Places Order For 36 Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft
Toronto, October 05, 2006
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Northwest Airlines has placed an order for 36 Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft and has taken options on an additional 96, for a total of 132 aircraft if all options are exercised.
The transaction is conditional upon Northwest Airlines receiving approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York.
The value of the orders based on CRJ900 aircraft list price would be approximately $1.35 billion US. The value could rise to $5.18 billion US if all options are exercised.
The aircraft will be offered in a dual class configuration with 12 First Class and 64 Economy Class seats within a spacious cabin. Concurrent with the purchase of these CRJ900 aircraft, Northwest has agreed to continue to operate all 141 CRJ200/CRJ440 aircraft as part of the Northwest Airlink operation.
“Today’s order builds on an established relationship with Bombardier and will provide our customers with a comfortable and efficient flight experience,” said Doug Steenland, Northwest president and chief executive. “The new aircraft will lower our operating costs through a combination of significantly lower fuel consumption along with inherent maintenance cost advantages.”
“Major airlines are shifting short- and medium-haul flying to larger and more fuel-efficient state-of-the-art aircraft. The CRJ900 aircraft fills this requirement perfectly,” said Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Regional Aircraft.
Northwest is the 10th customer for the CRJ900 aircraft since the aircraft was introduced into revenue service in 2003. The CRJ900 aircraft has established itself as having the lowest operating costs of any jet in the 90-seat class. It is also very popular with passengers due to its comfortable seating with increased legroom, modern amenities and additional baggage storage capacity.
As of July 31, 2006, firm orders for the Bombardier CRJ900 airliner stood at 102 aircraft with 59 delivered. Orders for the CRJ family of regional jets numbered 1,449, making it the fifth best-selling commercial jetliner family in aviation history.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2006, were $14.7 billion US and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier, CRJ200, CRJ440 and CRJ900 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Notes to Editors
Images of Northwest CRJ900 aircraft are available in our Multimedia Library at:
www.aero.bombardier.com/htmen/F15.jsp
For information:
Marc Holloran
Bombardier Aerospace
(416) 375-3030
www.bombardier.com
http://www.bombardier.com/index.jsp?...26sCateg%3D3_0
guess it's all but official now.
Northwest Airlines Places Order For 36 Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft
Toronto, October 05, 2006
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Northwest Airlines has placed an order for 36 Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft and has taken options on an additional 96, for a total of 132 aircraft if all options are exercised.
The transaction is conditional upon Northwest Airlines receiving approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York.
The value of the orders based on CRJ900 aircraft list price would be approximately $1.35 billion US. The value could rise to $5.18 billion US if all options are exercised.
The aircraft will be offered in a dual class configuration with 12 First Class and 64 Economy Class seats within a spacious cabin. Concurrent with the purchase of these CRJ900 aircraft, Northwest has agreed to continue to operate all 141 CRJ200/CRJ440 aircraft as part of the Northwest Airlink operation.
“Today’s order builds on an established relationship with Bombardier and will provide our customers with a comfortable and efficient flight experience,” said Doug Steenland, Northwest president and chief executive. “The new aircraft will lower our operating costs through a combination of significantly lower fuel consumption along with inherent maintenance cost advantages.”
“Major airlines are shifting short- and medium-haul flying to larger and more fuel-efficient state-of-the-art aircraft. The CRJ900 aircraft fills this requirement perfectly,” said Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Regional Aircraft.
Northwest is the 10th customer for the CRJ900 aircraft since the aircraft was introduced into revenue service in 2003. The CRJ900 aircraft has established itself as having the lowest operating costs of any jet in the 90-seat class. It is also very popular with passengers due to its comfortable seating with increased legroom, modern amenities and additional baggage storage capacity.
As of July 31, 2006, firm orders for the Bombardier CRJ900 airliner stood at 102 aircraft with 59 delivered. Orders for the CRJ family of regional jets numbered 1,449, making it the fifth best-selling commercial jetliner family in aviation history.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2006, were $14.7 billion US and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier, CRJ200, CRJ440 and CRJ900 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Notes to Editors
Images of Northwest CRJ900 aircraft are available in our Multimedia Library at:
www.aero.bombardier.com/htmen/F15.jsp
For information:
Marc Holloran
Bombardier Aerospace
(416) 375-3030
www.bombardier.com
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10-05-2006 | 06:41 PM
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Airline Orders 36 Bombardier CRJ900 and 36 Embraer 175 Aircraft as Part of Ongoing Fleet Renewal
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northwest Airlines (OTC: NWACQ - News) has achieved another major restructuring milestone with the announcement of orders from two manufacturers for a total of 72 new, two-class aircraft that will each accommodate 76 customers.
The airline announced that it placed firm orders for 36 Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) 900s and 36 Embraer 175s that will equip Northwest with modern aircraft that offer customers a comfortable travel experience, allow the carrier to pursue growth opportunities in important markets, including in the Heartland of the U.S., and provide Northwest with improved aircraft economics.
Northwest also received options for additional Bombardier and Embraer 76-seat aircraft. Both aircraft types are powered by General Electric CF34 engines. "Today's orders are examples of the steady progress we are making in our restructuring which is focused on resizing and optimizing the Northwest fleet to better serve customers; realizing competitive labor and non-labor costs; and restructuring and recapitalizing the airline's balance sheet," said Doug Steenland, Northwest president and chief executive.
"The aircraft purchases from Bombardier and Embraer allow us to tailor our service to meet market demands while providing customers with a comfortable and efficient flight experience on Northwest. Both new aircraft types will lower Northwest's operating costs over the aircraft they replace such as the Avro Regional Jet (ARJ) 85 through a combination of significantly lower fuel consumption along with inherent maintenance cost advantages," he continued. The values of the orders were not disclosed.
Discussing the multiple orders, Neal Cohen, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said, "Our Bombardier purchase builds on a well- established, long-term relationship and the Embraer order introduces another highly respected aircraft product line to Northwest travelers."
Northwest's CRJ900 and Embraer 175 aircraft will provide a best-in-class product experience for Northwest Airlink customers. They both will be configured with 12 seats in first class and 64 seats in coach class. The 12 first class seats, arranged in a one seat-aisle-two seats configuration, will have 36 inches of pitch, or space between rows. Coach class, arranged in a two seats-aisle-two seats configuration, will have pitch comparable to other aircraft in the airline's current mainline fleet.
The CRJ900 has a range of nearly 1,400 miles (2,253 km) while the Embraer 175 will eventually have a nonstop range of nearly 1,700 miles (2,735 km). Northwest expects to take initial delivery of both aircraft in the second quarter of 2007.
Tim Griffin, executive vice president-marketing and distribution, said, "The new aircraft are ideally suited to serve Northwest's Heartland markets by connecting passengers through the airline's Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Memphis hubs to the carrier's expansive domestic and international route network."
"In addition, the introduction of highly-efficient 76-seat aircraft into the fleet will allow Northwest to offer new service and develop markets where demand does not yet support service with a 100-seat DC9-30, but exceeds what could be accommodated with a 50-seat Northwest Airlink CRJ200."
Discussing a future replacement for Northwest's DC-9 aircraft, Steenland said, "We are continuing to meet with aircraft manufacturers to review our requirements for a 100-seat aircraft that would replace our DC-9s."
Northwest said that its regional subsidiary, Compass Airlines, will operate the 36 Embraer 175s as Northwest Airlink. An Airlink partner, to be determined at a later date, will operate the 36 Bombardier aircraft.
In addition, as part of the agreement to order new CRJ900 aircraft, Bombardier, GECAS and Export Development Canada have reached an agreement on restructuring the existing 126 CRJ200 aircraft fleet. This agreement includes the return of 15 previously rejected CRJ200 aircraft back into the Northwest Airlink fleet. This marks the completion of Northwest's CRJ fleet restructuring. As a result, the Airlink fleet will total 141 aircraft.
The agreements are subject to the approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Northwest Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline with hubs at Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam, and approximately 1,400 daily departures. Northwest is a member of SkyTeam, an airline alliance that offers customers one of the world's most extensive global networks. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in excess of 160 countries on six continents.
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northwest Airlines (OTC: NWACQ - News) has achieved another major restructuring milestone with the announcement of orders from two manufacturers for a total of 72 new, two-class aircraft that will each accommodate 76 customers.
The airline announced that it placed firm orders for 36 Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) 900s and 36 Embraer 175s that will equip Northwest with modern aircraft that offer customers a comfortable travel experience, allow the carrier to pursue growth opportunities in important markets, including in the Heartland of the U.S., and provide Northwest with improved aircraft economics.
Northwest also received options for additional Bombardier and Embraer 76-seat aircraft. Both aircraft types are powered by General Electric CF34 engines. "Today's orders are examples of the steady progress we are making in our restructuring which is focused on resizing and optimizing the Northwest fleet to better serve customers; realizing competitive labor and non-labor costs; and restructuring and recapitalizing the airline's balance sheet," said Doug Steenland, Northwest president and chief executive.
"The aircraft purchases from Bombardier and Embraer allow us to tailor our service to meet market demands while providing customers with a comfortable and efficient flight experience on Northwest. Both new aircraft types will lower Northwest's operating costs over the aircraft they replace such as the Avro Regional Jet (ARJ) 85 through a combination of significantly lower fuel consumption along with inherent maintenance cost advantages," he continued. The values of the orders were not disclosed.
Discussing the multiple orders, Neal Cohen, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said, "Our Bombardier purchase builds on a well- established, long-term relationship and the Embraer order introduces another highly respected aircraft product line to Northwest travelers."
Northwest's CRJ900 and Embraer 175 aircraft will provide a best-in-class product experience for Northwest Airlink customers. They both will be configured with 12 seats in first class and 64 seats in coach class. The 12 first class seats, arranged in a one seat-aisle-two seats configuration, will have 36 inches of pitch, or space between rows. Coach class, arranged in a two seats-aisle-two seats configuration, will have pitch comparable to other aircraft in the airline's current mainline fleet.
The CRJ900 has a range of nearly 1,400 miles (2,253 km) while the Embraer 175 will eventually have a nonstop range of nearly 1,700 miles (2,735 km). Northwest expects to take initial delivery of both aircraft in the second quarter of 2007.
Tim Griffin, executive vice president-marketing and distribution, said, "The new aircraft are ideally suited to serve Northwest's Heartland markets by connecting passengers through the airline's Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Memphis hubs to the carrier's expansive domestic and international route network."
"In addition, the introduction of highly-efficient 76-seat aircraft into the fleet will allow Northwest to offer new service and develop markets where demand does not yet support service with a 100-seat DC9-30, but exceeds what could be accommodated with a 50-seat Northwest Airlink CRJ200."
Discussing a future replacement for Northwest's DC-9 aircraft, Steenland said, "We are continuing to meet with aircraft manufacturers to review our requirements for a 100-seat aircraft that would replace our DC-9s."
Northwest said that its regional subsidiary, Compass Airlines, will operate the 36 Embraer 175s as Northwest Airlink. An Airlink partner, to be determined at a later date, will operate the 36 Bombardier aircraft.
In addition, as part of the agreement to order new CRJ900 aircraft, Bombardier, GECAS and Export Development Canada have reached an agreement on restructuring the existing 126 CRJ200 aircraft fleet. This agreement includes the return of 15 previously rejected CRJ200 aircraft back into the Northwest Airlink fleet. This marks the completion of Northwest's CRJ fleet restructuring. As a result, the Airlink fleet will total 141 aircraft.
The agreements are subject to the approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Northwest Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline with hubs at Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam, and approximately 1,400 daily departures. Northwest is a member of SkyTeam, an airline alliance that offers customers one of the world's most extensive global networks. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in excess of 160 countries on six continents.
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