[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Singapore Airshow - Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a customer, who has requested to remain unidentified at this time, has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 12 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets.

Based on the list price for the CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, a firm order for up to 12 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft would have a value of approximately $563 million US.

“A key factor contributing to our customer‘s CRJ900 NextGen regional jet selection is the ongoing improvements to the aircraft’s cost efficiency. Recent enhancements to the aircraft allow it to offer up to 5.5 per cent lower fuel consumption, which positions it far ahead of announced competitive, in-production jets in the same seat class. Bombardier set the performance benchmark for aircraft in this category and we're constantly moving that benchmark forward - which is a big reason for its success,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “We look forward to closing this deal and welcoming yet another customer to the more than 90 that currently operate CRJ Series around the world in a diverse range of markets.”