Bombardier and Island Air of Hawaii Sign Purchase Agreement for up to Six Q400 NextGen Airliners

Airline embarks on fleet renewal and expansion with new Q400 NextGen aircraft.

 Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Hawaii Island Air, Inc. (Island Air) has placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners and has also taken options for four additional Q400 NextGen aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered with a dual-class, 71-seat configuration. Island Air is Hawaii’s leading regional airline and second oldest carrier.

Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGen airliner, the firm order is valued at approximately
$60.9 million US. The value could increase to $188 million US should Island Air exercise all its options.
Island Air currently offers flights to and from the islands of Oahu, Maui, Lanai and Kauai.