Bombardier Presents Wide Range of Innovative Aircraft at
Farnborough Airshow
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--JULY 18, 2002 - 10:57 EDT
Invitation to: imagine. discover. fly.
Bombardier Aerospace lands at the 2002 Farnborough Air Show next
week with a total of 10 aircraft on static display and
representation from its Business Aircraft, Regional Aircraft and
Defence Services business units.
Bombardier Business Aircraft products on display at the show will
include the Bombardier Learjet(R) 31A light business jet, the
Learjet 45 super-light and the Learjet 60 midsize business jets,
as well as the intercontinental Challenger(R) 604 and the ultra
long-range Global Express(R) aircraft.
Bombardier regional aircraft at Farnborough this year include the
company's two 70-seat airliners, the Bombardier Q400* turboprop
and the Bombardier CRJ700* regional jet. Bombardier Defence
Services will additionally display a Canadian Armed Forces Dash(R)
8 Series 100 (CC-142) with an advanced, but low cost system for
training military flight navigators.
Bombardier Aerospace's objective of meeting customers' needs is
reflected in its slogan: imagine. discover. fly. "We continue to
seek opportunities to develop innovative products and services to
support our customers' success. Our presence at Farnborough shows
our commitment to offer a variety of air transportation solutions
to all aviation users whatever their needs," stated Pierre
Beaudoin, president and chief operating officer, Bombardier
Aerospace.
Bombardier CRJ* Series regional jet and Q* Series turboprop
families are complementary products which provide airlines with
the fleet flexibility they require to service a wide range of
routes on a profitable basis. In addition to offering aircraft
with different seat capacities, the families offer commonality
benefits in many areas, such as crew training and spare parts.
Bombardier was first to market with a new generation 70-seat
turboprop and regional jet. Bombardier identified a requirement
for larger members of the Bombardier Q Series turboprop and CRJ
Series regional jet to meet market growth, and committed the
resources to deliver aircraft to market ahead of its competitors.
The unbeatably low operating costs of these aircraft have helped
Bombardier secure orders from airlines worldwide.
The same approach is demonstrated through Bombardier's business
aircraft offering. Bombardier has the broadest selection of
corporate aircraft and services in the industry, ensuring the best
possible fit between the customer's mission and the aircraft
available to fulfill it.
"Even in these challenging times, we are evermore present with new
innovative products demonstrating our resolve to maintain our
leadership position," added Mr. Beaudoin.
The 2002 Farnborough Air Show runs from Monday July 22 through
Thursday July 26, for trade visitors, and Saturday July 27 and
Sunday July 28 for public visitors.
Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is a world leader
in the design, and manufacture of innovative aviation products and
services for the regional, business and amphibious aircraft
markets. It also offers Bombardier Flexjet(R) fractional
ownership, aircraft charter and management, technical services,
aircraft maintenance and pilot training for business, regional
airline and military customers.
Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and services company,
is a world leading manufacturer of business jets, regional
aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational
products. It also provides financial services and asset
management in business areas aligned with its core expertise.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the Corporation has a workforce
of some 80,000 people in 24 countries throughout the Americas,
Europe and Asia-Pacific. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended
Jan. 31, 2002 stood at $21.6 billion Cdn. Bombardier trades on the
Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM and
BBDd.F).
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* Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Bombardier Aerospace news conferences at Farnborough Air Show
2002:
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Monday, July 22, 11am Bombardier Aerospace
Press Centre, Hatfield Room
Participants: Pierre Beaudoin, president and chief
operating officer,
Bombardier Aerospace
Peter Edwards, president,
Bombardier Business Aircraft
John Giraudy, president,
Bombardier Regional Aircraft
Tuesday, July 23, 12pm Bombardier Business Aircraft
Press Centre, Hatfield Room
Participants: Peter Edwards
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The Bombardier aircraft on display at Farnborough 2002 include:
Bombardier Learjet 31A: Bombardier's light business jet is the
performance and flexibility leader in its class, with the 200th
aircraft delivered in the summer of 2000.
Bombardier Learjet 45: This super-light corporate jet is rapidly
earning a reputation worldwide as the preferred aircraft in its
class, with a demonstrated dispatch reliability of 99.35 per cent.
Bombardier Learjet 60: This transcontinental business jet has
become one of the best-selling midsize jets in corporate aviation
with its strong dependability and exceptional cabin comfort.
Bombardier Challenger 604: This new-generation intercontinental
business jet has become the preferred jet in its class for value,
mission flexibility and customer support. Two aircraft are on
display - a Bombardier demonstrator and a Royal Danish Air Force
Challenger currently in sevice in a multi-mission role.
Bombardier Global Express: Offering the best speed and range in
its class, this all-new business jet is setting new standards in
performance, reliability and in-flight productivity.
Bombardier CRJ700: This new regional aircraft is a stretched,
70-seat variant of the popular 50-seat Bombardier CRJ100* and
CRJ200* Series aircraft. The first aircraft was delivered on Jan.
31, 2001 to launch customer Brit Air of Morlaix, France and is
currently in service.
Bombardier Q400: This new 70-passenger, twin turboprop airliner is
designed to meet the requirements of regional airlines for larger
aircraft on high-density, short-haul routes.
Dash 8 Series 100: This particular aircraft currently in use by
the Canadian Forces in a navigation-training role has been
modified with innovative, cost effective navigation training
equipment. This platform and equipment provide the flexibility to
accommodate a broader spectrum of rear-crew specialist training. |
