Air Madagascar has ordered two ATR 72-500s and an ATR 42-500 here at the show. The national carrier, which already operates ATR 42-320s, will take delivery of the first two ATR 72s in October and the ATR 42 in mid-2006.
Bombardier’s decision not to exhibit at the EBACE business jet convention in Geneva next month reflects a belief that its marketing dollars can be put to better use elsewhere.
Bombardier turned a $110 million profit in the first quarter of 2022 despite a dip in aircraft deliveries, and has rolled out a new logo it says reflects the company’s shift to become a manufacturer of business jets only.
Rick Leach, chief executive of GoJet Airlines, sees a rare opportunity in front of the St Louis-based regional carrier created by slackening demand for pilots among its major US counterparts.