India's SpiceJet has firmed up plans to order 15 Bombardier Q400 turboprops.
The carrier's board of directors last month gave approval for the carrier to order up to 30 of the aircraft. The order announced today includes options for 15 additional aircraft.
Previously SpiceJet has said deliveries would begin in the second quarter of 2011.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
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