Bombardier Regional Aircraft showcases CRJ900 at Aero India 2007	February 2007

A 76-passenger Bombardier CRJ900 is on display at Aero India 2007, being held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bangalore from February 7 to 11.

Nine CRJ200 regional jets operated by Air Sahara and Indus Air in India are part of the 57 Bombardier CRJ jets and 166 Dash 8/Q Series turboprops in the Asia/Pacific region as a whole.

"India is a key sector in the Asia/Pacific region and is expected to show robust economic growth, with a GDP growth rate of about six per cent on average," said Steve Crowley, Vice-president, Asia/Pacific sales at Bombardier Regional Aircraft. "Bombardier forecasts that Indian operators will take delivery of 330 aircraft with 20 to 149 seats between 2006 and 2025."