RE:RE:This could be why - watch LufthansaChill111111 wrote:
I came up with the same conclusion. I believe a Lufthansa group order (swiss air,Austrian air,Brussels air and euro wing). They have first hand data other others don't. They get the first big European order and jump ahead of their competition. I've read in the past that Lufthansa would like to see Bombardier expand to the cs500 in order to have a 3rd option. A large order from Lufthansa and smaller orders from the group would go along way to making the 500 a reality sooner. Go Bomber Go
Exactly. Ryanair just passed Lufthansa as Europe's largest carrier and Lufthansa won't take this lightly. I love the idea that they can be the launch customer for the CS500 and really take a bite out of Ryanair with a better flying experience at the same cost. I read that Swiss is already growing customers and profits with the CS100 and they've just started service with it. I see Bombardier and Lufthansa as perfect long-term partners and changing the industry as they go.