Libya holding company order three CRJs

Libyan African Aviation Holding Company - the firm that controls both Libyan Airways and Afriqiyah - has ordered three regional jets worth $131.5 million from Bombardier.

LAAH said the jets will be operated by Libyan Airlines, which currently operates three CRJ900 and two CRJ900 NextGen aircraft that were ordered in 2007 and 2008 respectively in a two-class configuration with seven business class and 68 economy seats.

According to Captain Sabri Shadi, head of Libyan African Aviation Holding Co., the acquisition is part of the airline's continuing fleet renewal. “The CRJ900 NextGen aircraft will provide lower operating costs, increased passenger comfort and reduced environmental impact compared to Libyan Airlines' older jet aircraft,” Mr. Shadi said.