BA orders new jets for CityFlyer subsidiary
Ferry Online Travel News 22/12/2008
British Airways has ordered 11 new fuel-efficient aircraft for its regional arm, BA CityFlyer.
In September of 2009, the first of the new Embraer planes will fly from the London City Airport.
The $376 million aircraft order is for six Embraer 170s and five Embraer 190SRs, which are also known as E-jets, along with options for three additional planes.
Once delivered, the new Embraer aircraft will replace CityFlyer’s existing fleet comprising 10 Avro RJ100s and two RJ85s, and run services on routes to Ireland, Scotland and destinations on the European continent.
The ‘double-bubble’ design of the plane’s fuselage makes for more space for each passenger, according to the carrier.
Fuel-efficiency and carbon emissions will be improved when the new planes are introduced. The Embraer 170 will see a reduction in carbon emissions of as much as 56 per cent, as compared with the RJ aircraft, and the 190SR will improve emissions by as much as 28 per cent, British Airways noted.
The managing director of BA CityFlyer, Peter Simpson, said: “We are very excited about this new fleet of fuel efficient aircraft which will not only help us to meet our environmental objectives but also provide more space and comfort for our customers.”
He went on to say: “This significant investment in new aircraft further demonstrates British Airways’ commitment to services into and out of London City for our customers.”
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