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 Flyingphotos-Madrid

Mel Air ATR 72 9H-NFR operating for Air Nostrum/Iberia Regional from 22apr22

 José Ramon Valero

ATR 72-600 EC-LRR have now "Visit Andorra" decals to promote the new conexion of Air Nostrum to Seo de Urgel, the airport used to reach Andorra

 José Ramon Valero - MAD

Air Nostrum has two CRJ200ER with this "Cantabria Infinita" livery to promote this region in the north of Spain: EC-HEK & EC-NLM

 Jose RamonValero - Madrid

Air Nostrum and Valencia CF showed the "airplane of the centenary" in the hangar of Valencia.

Valencia CF was founded in 1919 and Air Nostrum it is transport official
from 2001 of this football team.
The CRJ1000 EC-MXA wears this special livery, with all the cups got in
these 100 years of history and the legend «Un sentiment etern» (an
eternal feeling)
José Ramón Valero

AIR NOSTRUM - CRJ900 - EC-MFC

Ton Jochems- PMI

AIR NOSTRUM - CRJ1000 - EC-LJR - "# La Rioja Apetece"

João Luis Pessoa - MAD

AIR NOSTRUM - CRJ900 - EC-LPN - "VIGO # Unmardevida"

João Luis Pessoa - MAD

Spain's Air Nostrum to replace CRJ-900s with CRJ-1000s

Air Nostrum will phase out its entire fleet of eleven CRJ-900s with more CRJ-1000s as replacements the Air Finance Journal has reported.
PMB/FPP - Lisboa

IBERIA REGIONAL / AIR NOSTRUM - CRJ-900ER - EC-JSZ

Alain Charpentier - TLS

AIR NOSTRUM - ATR-72-600 - EC-LQV

Ton Jochems - PMI

AIR NOSTRUM - ATR-72-600, EC-LRU "Ciudad Autonoma Melilla"

José Ramon Valero - MAD

AIR NOSTRUM - CRJ200, EC-JOD

José Ramon Valero - PMI

ATR: 1,000 aircraft delivered

This success confirms the predominance of ATR and its turboprop technology in regional aviation

ATR marked an important stage in its history today with the delivery of its 1,000th aircraft, an ATR 72-600 which will be decked out in the colors of the Spanish airline Air Nostrum, which has a commercial agreement with Iberia. This delivery symbolizes the success and sustainability of the ATR program and the ATR 42 and ATR 72 family of aircraft. ATR, which delivered its very first ATR 42 on December 3rd, 1985 to the French airline Air Littoral, today joins the exclusive ranks of aircraft manufacturers having delivered 1,000 planes.

The delivery of this aircraft, which is configured for 72 passengers and powered by two PW127M turboprop engines, took place in Toulouse and was attended by many of the world leaders in aerospace, including the CEOs of the EADS and Finmeccanica groups, Louis Gallois and Giuseppe Orsi respectively.

“Today, ATR planes are present in over 90 countries and are flown by 180 airlines. Few programs can boast such a global presence”, said Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR. “Over the years, ATR aircraft have established themselves as the benchmark in regional aviation on all continents. We are very proud of the resilience that ATR has demonstrated since the launch of the program. The perseverance, the unfailing commitment to our turboprop aircraft and their many benefits for regional airlines are what allow us to celebrate the 1,000th delivery today, and these same qualities will continue to provide us with opportunities in the years to come.”

Since the recovery of the turboprop market in 2005, ATR has recorded almost half of all of its orders and delivered nearly a third of its aircraft. In 2011, a record year for the Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer which posted 157 firm sales, ATR represented over 80% of international sales of regional aircraft with 90 seats or less.

Concerning these figures, Filippo Bagnato added: “The trend in regional aviation shows an increasingly pronounced predominance of turboprop technology in the 90-seat or less aircraft segment. Turboprops and ATR planes in particular, are also the best suited aircraft to meet the increasing environmental requirements of airlines and passengers.” And he concluded: “We would also like to thank all of our customers and ATR operators who, from the launch of the program, have placed their trust in us and who enable us today to look ahead to new, ever more ambitious opportunities.”





ATR aircraft offer some of the lowest fuel consumption rates and operating costs among all regional aircraft, for both jets and turboprops combined. The new -600 series ATR aircraft, like the one delivered today, are equipped with all the latest innovations in terms of passenger comfort, featuring, in particular, the Armonia cabin which was recently recognized at the "Good Design Awards" in Chicago. They are also equipped with a new glass cockpit avionics suite integrating all the latest tools in terms of navigational aids.

Certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency in 2011, the ATR “-600s” have become the new regional benchmark in terms of modernity, comfort and savings, thus further confirming the predominant trend of ATR planes worldwide.
ATR

AIR NOSTRUM - CRJ 1000, EC-LPG "Castilla e Léon"

José Ramon Valero

Air Nostrum receives its 75th Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace and Air Nostrum of Valencia, Spain yesterday celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 75^th Bombardier commercial aircraft at Bombardier’s Mirabel facility in Québec, where the CRJ aircraft are manufactured. The aircraft, a CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet, was accepted by Miguel Ángel Falcón, General Manager, Air Nostrum.
The 75^th aircraft follows nine CRJ1000 NextGen, 11 CRJ900, and 35 CRJ200 regional jets, as well as 19 Q300 turboprops that have previously been delivered to Air Nostrum.
“Bombardier’s CRJ and Q-Series aircraft have served Air Nostrum’s operations exceedingly well and I’m delighted to be here today to accept our latest CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet for our fleet,” said Mr. Falcón. “Since their entry-into-service in 2010, we have deployed our CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft on high-frequency routes to feed the hubs of our oneworld® alliance partner, Iberia. The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft are performing beyond our expectations, delivering reduced costs per seat, increasing efficiencies, reducing environmental emissions and providing an enhanced passenger experience.”
“As a launch customer for the CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet, Air Nostrum has been a steadfast champion in the aircraft’s entry-into-service, and we are delighted to hand over the airline’s 10^th model of the type,” said Sylvain Leclerc, Vice President & General manager, CRJ Programs, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, during the delivery event. “We wish Air Nostrum much continued success as one of Europe’s leading regional airlines,” added Mr Leclerc.
Air Nostrum is one of the largest regional airlines in Europe and a member of oneworld airline alliance. With some 2,000 employees, the airline operates more than 150,000 annual flights on more than 120 routes, and carries over 5 million passengers per year.
Air Nostrum is the only regional airline in Europe that has been chosen as "Airline of the Year" (Golden Category), by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) on five occasions. The airline has also been awarded with the "Palme D’Or," by the same association. In 2011, Air Transport World named Air Nostrum as its “Regional Airline of the Year.”
In total, Bombardier has recorded firm orders for 1,709 CRJ Series regional jets and 1,084 Q-Series turboprops.
CRJ1000 NextGen
At entry-into-service in 2010, the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft joined the most successful regional aircraft family in the world, building on a proven platform, with proven reliability and cost efficiency, while providing increased seating capacity and lower seat-mile costs.
Designed specifically to meet the needs of airlines in high-frequency regional markets, the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is now proving that it is a sound investment for its operators. The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is achieving the lowest cash operating cost per mile and per seat for operators in its market segment, while delivering extra range, exceptional reliability and a greener footprint.
The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft has been achieving a mission fuel consumption rate that is four per cent better than estimated at launch. The improved fuel burn directly results in a four per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to an average reduction of nearly 700 tons of greenhouse gases per aircraft, each year. The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is also achieving six per cent greater range than previously advertised, providing additional operational flexibility. The competitive aircraft is more than 9,700 kg (21,385 lbs) or 22 per cent heavier than the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft for comparable passenger flights or same distance missions. The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft’s lower operating weight empty (OWE), fuel-efficient General Electric engines and its high-efficiency wing design, are key factors contributing to the airliner’s lower fuel burn.
CRJ NextGen aircraft provide an outstanding passenger environment with a new interior that features larger overhead luggage bins, larger windows, improved cabin lighting, and redesigned ceiling panels and sidewalls.

BOMBARDIER

AIR NOSTRUM - CRJ 1000, EC-LJS

PedroMB - LPPT

LPPT - AIR NOSTRUM, CRJ900, EC-JTT "Tus ideas cobran vida"

PMB

LPPT - AIR NOSTRUM - CRJ900, EC-JYA

João Luis Pessoa

LPPT - AIR NOSTRUM CRJ200 EC-IVH

João Luis Pessoa