Northwest announces orders for seventy two aircraft; Airline orders 36 Bombardier CRJ900 and 36 Embraer 175 aircraft as part of ongoing fleet renewal.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-6 October 2006-NORTHWEST AIRLINES: Northwest announces orders for seventy two aircraft; Airline orders 36 Bombardier CRJ900 and 36 Embraer 175 aircraft as part of ongoing fleet renewal(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:05102006 MINNEAPOLIS - Northwest Airlines (OTC: NWACQ.PK) has achieved another major restructuring milestone with the announcement of orders from two manufacturers for a total of 72 new, two-class aircraft that will each accommodate 76 customers.

The airline announced that it placed firm orders for 36 Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) 900s and 36 Embraer 175s that will equip Northwest with modern aircraft that offer customers a comfortable travel experience, allow the carrier to pursue growth opportunities in...