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To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (670)	10/25/1999 4:03:00 PM
From: Frank	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1177

This is bad news for bombardier and also a sad time for the family of golfer Payne Stewart who died in the crash. Golfers Mourn Death of Payne Stewart Associated Press Online - October 25, 1999 15:55 Jump to first matched term By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Payne Stewart, known as much for his trademark knickers as his indomitable spirit in the Ryder Cup and in winning three major golf championships, died today when the LearJet he was aboard flew uncontrolled for hours and crashed in South Dakota. Government officials said the plane, believed to have five people on board, may have suffered a pressurization failure. The 42-year-old Stewart won his second U.S. Open in June and played in his first Ryder Cup since 1993. He was on his way to Texas, where the Tour Championship is being played this week in Houston. "It is if difficult to express our sense of shock and sadness over the death of Payne Stewart," PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said. Stewart was one of the most recognizable players in golf because of his knickers and tam o'shanter hat, along with a fiery spirit that carried him to 18 victories around the world. His last victory was his finest moment. Stewart made a 15-foot par putt on the final hole at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina to win the U.S. Open by one stroke over Phil Mickelson. It was the longest putt to ever decide a U.S. Open on the 72nd hole in the event's 99-year history. It was Stewart's third major championship in a career that began in 1980, and put a stamp on what had been a revival late in his career. He missed the cut last week in the Disney Classic, but reflected on his career the day before the tournament began. "There were times when ... I played very poorly and I wasn't having fun playing golf, and I didn't want to continue," he said. "I had a wakeup call to the fact that this is what I'm good at, and I'm still good at it." Part of his turnaround was a newfound faith, drawn to church through his children, 13-year-old Chelsea and 10-year-old Aaron. "I'm proud of the fact that my faith in God is so much stronger and I'm so much more at peace with myself than I've ever been in my life," Stewart said after winning the U.S. Open. "Where I was with my faith last year and where I am now is leaps and bounds." He won his first major championship in 1989 at Kemper Lakes outside Chicago, beating Mike Reid by a stroke. Two years later, he won the U.S. Open at Hazeltine in Minnesota after an 18-hole playoff with Scott Simpson. But Stewart then went into the worst slump of his career, going eight years with only one victory and becoming surlier with galleries and with the media the longer it went on. He nearly won the U.S. Open last year, taking a four-stroke lead into the final round at The Olympic Club in San Francisco before losing by one stroke to Lee Janzen. But the transformation of Stewart was already under way. When he won at Pebble Beach in February, he talked about the days when he would storm off the course, determined to keep golf in perspective and spend more time with his family. "I'm a lot older and I'm a lot wiser. I'm more mature," he said. "I'm not going to blink and miss my family growing up. When I'm out at the golf course, I'm going to prepare myself to be the best I can. And when I'm home, I'm going to be a father." On Father's Day came perhaps his greatest triumph. In a thrilling duel with Mickelson, Stewart made crucial putts on the final three holes at Pinehurst No. 2. When the final putt fell, he thrust his arm into the air and let out a roar. "All I wanted to do was give myself a chance," Stewart said, choking back tears. "I never gave up. I got the job done." The U.S. Open also secured Stewart a spot on his first Ryder Cup team in six years. He embodied the passion of the Ryder Cup, and boldly suggested that one reason the United States had not won since 1993 was that he was not on the team. He won only a half-point at The Country Club in Boston last month, but his presence was considered a motivating factor for the Americans, who staged the greatest comeback in history to win back the Cup. Along with 11 career victories on the PGA Tour, Stewart also won seven times around the world. Ranked No. 6 in the world, he won $11.7 million in a career that began in 1980. Born in Springfield, Mo., Stewart went to SMU. He is survived by his mother, Bee, of Springfield; wife Tracey, whom he met while playing in Australia early in his career, and his two children. The PGA Tour said his spot in the Tour Championship, for the top 30 on the money list this year, will not be filled. A blue ribbon was tied to the name plate on his parking place at Champions Golf Club in Houston.

To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (670)	11/2/1999 11:51:00 AM
From: csm	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1177

BBD is putting a nice move together. Does anyone know what is pushing it higher? Stuart.

To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (670)	11/8/1999 12:36:00 PM
From: Gilbert Drapeau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1177

BOMBARDIER MAKES CRJ200 SERIES SALE IN CHINA TO SHANDONG AIRLINES NOVEMBER 8, 1999 TORONTO, ONTARIO--Bombardier Aerospace today announced the sale of five CRJ200* regional jet aircraft to Shandong Airlines in central China. The contract, valued at US $116 million (Cdn $170 million), represents the first CRJ sale to a scheduled regional airline operator in China. The signing took place in Beijing on Saturday, November 6 during a ceremony in the Summer Palace attended by representatives of the Government of the Province of Shandong, State Development and Planning Commission, CAAC, CASC, senior Bombardier executives and members of the media. "Shandong Airlines is acquiring Bombardier's CRJ200 aircraft for expansion and growth on our regional routes throughout The Peoples' Republic of China," said airline president and chairman Mr. Sun Dehan during the ceremony. "The CRJ will join our fleet of 737s and turboprop aircraft on a variety of scheduled revenue passenger services as well as charter and VIP operations once delivered," he said. Mr. James Dailly, vice president Asia/Pacific sales for Bombardier Aerospace, Regional Aircraft, said, "We are delighted that Shandong Airlines will become the first regional airline in China to operate our CRJ regional jet. We are confident that our CRJ will support Shandong's growth plans perfectly as the airline augments its service throughout the country." Shandong Airlines is headquartered in Ji'nan, capital of Shandong Province about 500 kilometres south of Beijing. Five Corporate Jetliner* aircraft are currently in service operated by China United Airlines. In addition, three 56-seat Dash 8(r) turboprop airliners from Bombardier have been in operation with Zhejiang Airlines for several years. Recently, Changan Airlines of Shaanxi Province in central China placed an order for three 78-seat Q400 Dash 8 aircraft with Bombardier. Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer with operations in three countries. Leading the 20- to 70-passenger regional carrier market, Bombardier Aerospace offers complete families of turboprop and regional jet aircraft. It has the industry's widest range of business jets, offering both full and fractional ownership, and also produces firefighting/maritime mission aircraft. It provides technical services, aircraft maintenance and pilot training to business, regional airline and military customers. Bombardier Inc. is a Canadian corporation active in the fields of aerospace, rail transportation equipment, recreational products and financial services. It operates plants in 12 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and more than 90 per cent of its revenues are generated outside Canada. Bombardier's revenues for its fiscal year ended January 31, 1999, totalled Cdn $11.5 billion. * Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. (r) Registered trademark of Bombardier Inc.