14/10/2013 15:06
Authorize the Department of Transportation to buy five new Canadian aircraftDepartment of Transportation indicate that the cost per aircraft of $ 40 million
CS 300 aircraft
Baghdad / Mesalla: the Iraqi Council of Ministers announced on Monday, authorize the Iraqi Ministry of Transportation to contract with a Canadian company to buy five new civilian aircraft, indicating that the cost per aircraft of $ 40 million.
The Transport Ministry said in a press statement received "obelisk" a copy of which, "The Cabinet authorized the Minister of Transport validity contract with Bombardier of Canada to buy five aircraft (CS 300), rather than the deal the optional aircraft contracted with the listed company for the purchase of aircraft model (CRJ 900) ".
The ministry added that "the decision included granting the Ministry of Transport an option to buy five other aircraft of the model (CS 300), and the replacement of Iraqi aircraft of the model (CRJ 900) involved in the service of the Iraqi Airways aircraft other aircraft (CS 300) through negotiation with the company According to the manufacturer prices prevailing at the time, "noting that" the cost per plane of 40 million dollars. "
She explained that "the decision was based on the submission of the Minister of Transport emergency during the previous cabinet meeting."