Bombardier Inc.'s (BBD_B.TO,BBD_A.TO) Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Monday announced that Qazaq Air, a subsidiary of Samruk Kazyna, Kazakhstan's Sovereign Wealth Fund, will start operations in Kazakhstan with Bombardier Q400 Aircraft.
Qazaq Air will launch domestic service in Kazakhstan with three Q400 aircraft leased from Falcon Aviation Services LLC of Abu Dhabi.
During a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, Bombardier joined the airline in introducing the technologically advanced turboprop to local government and aviation industry representatives, regulators, other invited guests and media.
Blair Pollock, Project Director, Samruk Kazyna, said, "We selected the Q400 aircraft because it has the speed and range required to service the long sectors in the Kazakh market, and has proven its reliability in regions with hot and very cold temperatures. In addition, the aircraft's cabin will provide a quiet, comfortable experience for our passengers, and our airline will undoubtedly benefit from the aircraft's excellent operating costs."
The company noted that many of the 12 routes on which the Q400 aircraft will operate are not currently served by any other carrier.
The Q400 aircraft family includes over 60 owners and operators in almost 40 countries and the worldwide fleet has logged more than 6 million flight hours. The aircraft has transported more than 370 million passengers worldwide.
Bombardier said it has recorded firm orders for a total of 546 Q400 aircraft.
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