Bombardier signs $242 million deal with Ethiopian airlines
Bombardier Inc said on Thursday it had signed a contract with Ethiopian Airlines for eight turboprop aircraft worth about $242 million. The Montreal-based plane and train maker said the deal is for eight Q400 NextGen airliners with options for four more.

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