Bombardier has announced that with a firm order for 20 CRJ900s, Delta Air Lines will become the launch customer for the regional jet fitted out with the new ATMOSPHÈRE cabin. Based on the list price, the order has a value of US$961 million.
On the order, Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft said: “We are thrilled that Delta continues to select the CRJ Series as the airline looks into the future growth of its regional operations. Together with Delta, we have driven the development of regional aviation in the U.S., and we are looking forward to further enhancing regional air travel with the launch of the new ATMOSPHÈRE cabin with our long-standing and esteemed customer.”
The 20 CRJ900 aircraft will be operated by the Delta offshoot Delta Connection, in a two-class regional jet configuration with 70 seats. Delivery is expected to begin late this year.
Delta Air Lines will take delivery of the world’s first ATMOSPHÈRE cabin CRJ900 aircraft in late 2018.
Including this order form Delta Air Lines, Bombardier has 1953 firm orders for the CRJ Series aircraft.
According to Bombardier, the new ATMOSPHÈRE cabin sets new standards of passenger experience in the regional jet market segment.
Key features of the new interior are comprised of larger passenger living space, wheel-first roller bag capability, more spacious lavatory, increased cabin connectivity options, all integrated in a contemporary design and material choices. In fact, the ATMOSPHÈRE cabin design allows each passenger to carry and store an “oversized” roller bag within the aircraft cabin bins which minimizes the need to check bags at the counter or the gate.
