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Gulf Air is considering three types for regional airplanes fleet

Manama, Bahrain - Bombardier, Embraer and Airbus are the candidates

Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is focusing on three candidates for a permanent regional jet operation, having decided that it needs a type with a higher seating capacity than initially considered. It is to choose among the Bombardier CSeries, the Embraer E-Jets family, and the Airbus A-318 as it looks for aircraft to operate thinner routes with high frequency. Gulf Air chief Samer Majali,...

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Rome, Italy, 10/25/2010 19:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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