Bombardier has disclosed that two Q400 turboprops have been ordered by a customer in the Middle East and Africa region.
The airframer has not identified the customer but it values the order at $62 million at catalogue prices.
Bombardier has yet to give a delivery date for the turboprops or detail the configuration of the aircraft.
It says the firm agreement brings the total number of Q400 orders to 498.
Source: Cirium Dashboard
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