Aircraft maker Bombardier eyes Europe

Bombardier is targeting a major European aircraft order as the next step in the recovery of its C Series programme following a $5.6bn (€5bn) sale to Delta Air Lines that helped turn around the jetliner’s prospects.

The Canadian aircraft maker, which has a large plant in Belfast, expects a “strong second half of the year” for its marquee jet, which is more than two years late and at least $2bn over budget, said Fred Cromer, the company’s president of commercial aircraft.

The C Series has logged 127 orders this year, including 75 to Delta in April.