Bombardier launches 'green' aircraft programme

FARNBOROUGH, England,  - Canadian plane-maker Bombardier announced here Sunday the launch of a series of environmentally friendly single-aisle jets, scheduled to enter service in 2013.

German carrier Lufthansa had signed a letter saying it was interested in buying 30 CSeries jets and possibly as many as 60, Bombardier said in a statement.

Launch customer Lufthansa could be followed by other airlines after Bombardier said it had received “significant interest” worldwide regarding the new plane.

The approximate list price of each CSeries aircraft, which will seat between 110 and 130 passengers, is $46.7m.