Q400 spreads its wings to Algeria	July 2006

Tassili Airlines of Algiers, Algeria has placed a firm order for four 74-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners. Tassili is the first Q400 customer in Algeria and the second in Africa, the other being South African Express.

Tassili Airlines is a subsidiary of the Sonatrach State Energy Group, and will initially transport workers to several oil fields in Algeria. The airline plans to add domestic and international scheduled airline service within the next few years.

Captain Rachid Nouar, Director of Operations at Tassili Airlines said, "We selected the Q400 because of its superlative fuel economy, speed and passenger comfort. Bombardier's Q Series and Dash 8 turboprops have proven to have a high reliability in the sometimes harsh North African climate. In addition, the Q400 has an unbeatable performance in very high temperature conditions."

Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Regional Aircraft noted that Tassili Airlines is the 17^th airline "to recognize the outstanding mission capability and operating costs of the Q400. This airplane is reshaping the regional air transport market."