MONTREAL: Bombardier Inc. has received firm and potential orders for 60 business jets from VistaJet of Switzerland, in a sale that would be worth up to US$1.2 billion at current list prices if all the options are exercised.
Vista has placed firm orders for 35 business jets—11 Challenger 605s, 13 Learjet 60 XRs and 11 Learjet 85 jets.
The two companies have also signed a memorandum of understanding for VistaJet to buy Skyjet International, Bombardier's pioneering charter program.
VistaJet is a privately owned company with a fleet of more than 30 medium- to ultra-long range jets with an average age of less than two years.

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