To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (1080 ) 2/7/2003 4:06:08 PM From: Gilbert Drapeau Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1177 Bombardier Aerospace at Australian International Airshow 2003 MONTREAL, QUEBEC--FEBRUARY 7, 2003 - 15:15 EST Bombardier Aerospace which is recognized throughout the Asia-Pacific region as a leader in the regional and business aircraft markets will have four of its leading aircraft on static display at Avalon Airport for the Australian International Airshow 2003 from Feb. 11-16, 2003. Bombardier Aerospace will also have a chalet located at Row N16 of the Avalon Airport, near Melbourne. The ultra long-range Bombardier Global Express*, acknowledged as the technology leader in its class - outpacing all competitive aircraft in virtually every performance category - will be displayed along with the high-performance, versatile, Bombardier Learjet 45*, a leader in the super-light business jet category and the widebody Challenger* 604 business jet, the top selling aircraft in its class. Bombardier will also feature the 70-passenger Bombardier Q400* turboprop airliner whose proven exceptional operating economics and profit potential has made it today's turboprop of choice for operators and passengers alike because of its jet-like speed, cabin comfort and performance. Bombardier Aerospace has been a major player in Australian regional airline aviation since the first Dash 8(R) entered service with Eastern Australia Airlines in 1989. Today, 45 Bombardier turboprops are in service with companies across Australia. QantasLink operates 32 Dash 8 and Q Series* aircraft. In addition, the proven flexibility, utility and ruggedness of Bombardier Dash 8 and Q Series aircraft has led to their selection by National Jet Systems, Surveillance Australia, Skippers and TenixLADS Corp. for non-airline missions. Bombardier, together with its exclusive representative, ExecuJet Australia, is raising the standard of corporate aviation in Australasia with the successful introduction of the new Bombardier Learjet 45, ideal for domestic charter, and the new Bombardier Global Express, offering the longest non-stop range into faraway markets such as America and Europe. ExecuJet Australia also operates a spares depot in Sydney on behalf of Bombardier Regional Aircraft. In addition to offering complete and modern jet charter from its base at Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport, ExecuJet is also a member of Bombardier's thriving Flexjet* Asia-Pacific network which facilitates access to Bombardier business jets in the region, offering executives and government officials a first-rate and reliable travel solution. Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is a world leader in the design, and manufacture of innovative aviation products and provides services for the regional, business and amphibious aircraft markets. It also offers Bombardier Flexjet 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). (R) Registered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. * Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.