Industry Nordic Aviation Capital orders two Bombardier Dash 8 Q-400

Fred Cromer, President of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft said: “The demand for turboprop aircraft worldwide is tremendous and the Q Series aircraft are ideally positioned to meet the needs of regional airlines as they offer a unique ability to serve diverse and challenging environments. NAC's continued acquisition of the Q400 is a strong endorsement of the value, in-service performance and reliability the aircraft provides. We are thrilled that leasing companies continue to recognize the Q400 aircraft as a high-quality asset, as evidenced by this order”.

Martin Møller, Chairman of Nordic Aviation Capital, added: “We are delighted to have placed an order with Bombardier to grow our fleet of Q400 aircraft. We warmly welcome Jambojet as a new client and the opportunity to increase our global footprint on the African Continent. We are pleased to have partnered with the Jambojet management team in their efforts to grow and modernize their fleet. The Q400 is a high-quality asset with proven operational capability and performance, and we are confident that it will enable them to meet and exceed their performance targets. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with the Jambojet team in the years ahead”.

Willem Hondius, CEO at Jambojet stated: “The Q400 aircraft’s performance and economics have been exceptional as we position ourselves for rapid growth. Its proven operational capability in Africa’s hot and diverse landscape is an excellent asset in our portfolio”.

NAC is the industry leading lessor for regional aircraft. As of Today, NAC is serving over 70 airlines worldwide in 49 countries. Among the customers of NAC are airlines like British Airways, Air Canada, LOT, Azul, and Lufthansa. Jambojet is an African low cost carrier, serving regional routes from Nairobi.