Korean Air converts LOI to firm order for Bombardier CSeries aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace released that the Letter of Intent (LOI) from Korean Air signed on June 21 at the 2011 Paris Air Show, to acquire 10CS300 airliners has now been converted into a firm order. The transaction also includes options on 10 CS300 aircraft and purchase rights for an additional 10 CS300 aircraft. The firm order makes Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, the launch customer for the CSeries aircraft in Asia. The airline currently operates a fleet of 137 passenger and cargo jet aircraft to 115 cities in 39 countries.