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Bombardier
Aerospace
http://www.bombardier.com/
Bombardier
Exhibits Strong Presence At Asian
Aerospace
Building
a promising future in China
 Montrea:
With the Asia-Pacific region continuing to grow in
importance in the regional and business aircraft
markets, and with China forecasted to become one of
the world's key aviation markets over the next 20
years, Bombardier will show its support of this
expanding marketplace by attending Asian Aerospace
2007 at its new location in Hong Kong, from
September 3 to 6.
Bombardier's
aerospace activities in China have grown
substantially in recent years. Bombardier is a
leading supplier of regional aircraft to the
Asia-Pacific region, with 227 of its Q-Series
turboprops and CRJ regional jets in service or
ordered by approximately 40 operators in 14
countries.
"As Asian
airlines continue to re-evaluate their strategies
to focus on economics, Bombardier is well
positioned to offer solutions to meet their
requirements," said James Dailly, Senior
Vice-president, Sales at Bombardier Regional
Aircraft. "Bombardier is the only manufacturer that
offers two distinct families of regional aircraft:
regional jets and turboprops, each offering low
operating costs."
 Bombardier
Aerospace With
an installed fleet of over 100 business jets based
in the region, Bombardier Business Aircraft
maintains its strong presence in Asia-Pacific.
Bombardier is the market leader in both the large
and ultra-long range aircraft segments, with 64 per
cent and 54 per cent of the installed base
respectively.
"The
superior performance, comfort and value delivered
by Bombardier's comprehensive range of innovative
business jets exhibits immense potential for
corporate and government leaders in China and
throughout the Asia-Pacific region," noted David
Dixon, Regional Vice-President, Sales,
Asia-Pacific, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "The
ultra long-range Global Express XRS jet and
world-leading super midsize Challenger 300 jet, are
two great examples of Bombardier's commitment to
introduce new aircraft that cater to the full range
of operator needs. Both business jets are also very
well suited for operation in the Asia-Pacific
region."
Bombardier
is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer to
offer aircraft in eight of nine business jet market
segments &endash; from the premium Learjet 40 XR
light jet to the ultra long-range Global Express
XRS aircraft and the Challenger 800 Series in the
corporate airliner segment &endash; the widest
selection of any corporate jet
manufacturer.
Bombardier's
premier business jet charter program, Skyjet
International, will also be represented at this
year's Asian Aerospace. A growing international
network and a range of innovative turnkey travel
solutions, Bombardier Skyjet International is
expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific, and
continues to forge new paths for business jet
charter in the region.
CSeries
mock-up continues its world
tour
Continuing
on its recently launched world tour, Bombardier
will present the latest full-size, cabin mock-up of
the CSeries aircraft at Asian Aerospace 2007.
Featured in the mock-up will be the forward galley
with offset door configuration, two rows in
business class, four rows in economy class and the
aft galley with a lavatory area. The new cabin
permits airlines to experience the convenience of
overhead rotating bins and the cross-section
fuselage was recently modified to provide
additional passenger comfort.
The
CSeries aircraft, designed specifically for the
lower end of the 100- to 149-seat commercial
market, is ideally positioned to replace many of
the aging narrow-body aircraft presently in service
in the Asia-Pacific region. This family of aircraft
will offer airlines the opportunity to grow their
networks with increased frequency and more
point-to-point operations into markets that are not
well served at this time due to range and aircraft
size constraints.
Bombardier
Aerospace's relationship with China
In June
2007, the China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC
I) and Bombardier signed a Memorandum of
Understanding for a new, long-term strategic
cooperation in the five-abreast, 90- to 149-seat
commercial aircraft market. Founded on a
well-established history, the two parties have
reached a memorandum of understanding that further
develops the relationship.
In
addition, to support its customers, Bombardier has
a regional aircraft spare parts depot in Beijing.
In addition, Bombardier has appointed Taikoo
(Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Ltd. (STAECO) of
Ji'nan as the first Bombardier recognized heavy
maintenance facility in the Asia-Pacific
Region.
The Asian
Aerospace International Expo and Congress is being
held at AsiaWorld-Expo alongside the Hong Kong
International Airport. The Bombardier exhibit is
located at Hall 9, Booth 9F01 and the Bombardier
hospitality suite is found within the static
display area at the Business Aviation Centre. This
trade-only event is expected to feature more than
500 participating companies from more than 20
countries.
Bombardier
aircraft on static display at Asian Aerospace
2007
CRJ900
NextGen &endash; The CRJ900 NextGen airliner, in
the colours of U.S. carrier Northwest Airlines,
features the increased use of composite materials
and the all-new CRJ NextGen interior with
larger windows, LED lighting and larger overhead
bins. The aircraft is configured with12 business
class and 64 economy class seats. Like other
members of the CRJ NextGen family, the aircraft is
designed to deliver operating cost improvements and
is the next step in the continuing evolution of the
CRJ Series. Following Asian Aerospace, the CRJ900
NextGen jetliner will embark on an extensive
demonstration tour of several countries in Asia and
Europe.
Challenger
300: This first true super-midsize jet offers
transcontinental range and superior long-range
cruise speed, with eight passengers. It can fly
Hong Kong-Darwin non-stop with a full payload and
its superior airfield performance allows it to
operate out of 5,000-foot (1,524-m) runways with
ease*. The Challenger 300 jet's fleet currently
totals over 150 aircraft, with a dispatch
reliability of over 99.5 per cent as at July 31,
2007.
Global
Express XRS: The pioneering Global Express XRS
business jet features the largest cabin of any
purpose-built corporate aircraft &endash; with more
cabin volume and more floor space than its closest
competitor. No other business jet in the ultra
long-range segment matches the high-speed range
capability delivered by this aircraft. Offering the
ultimate in cabin comfort, this impressive jet can
link London-Singapore and Hong Kong- Los Angeles
non-stop with eight passengers and three-to-four
crew*.
About
Bombardier
A
world-leading manufacturer of innovative
transportation solutions, from regional aircraft
and business jets to rail transportation equipment,
systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global
corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues
for the fiscal year ended January 31,2007, were
$14.8 billion US and its shares are traded on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). News and
information are available at
www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier,
CRJ, Q-Series, CRJ900 NextGen, Learjet 40 XR,
Challenger 800 Series, Challenger 300, Global
Express XRS, CSeries and Skyjet
International are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or
its subsidiaries.
Information
Marc
Duchesne
Bombardier
Aerospace
514-855
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is a world
leader in the design, manufacture and delivery of
innovative aviation products and services for the
business, regional and amphibious aircraft markets.
This heritage of innovation consolidates more than
250 years of aviation history through the
accomplishments of Shorts®, Learjet®, de
Havilland® and Canadair® and has produced
an unparalleled 10 new aircraft programs in the
past decade.
Headquartered
at Montréal International Airport (Dorval),
Bombardier is a fully integrated aerospace company.
It employs more than 33,000 people around the world
and has full aircraft design and production
capabilities in Canada, the United States and the
United Kingdom.
Regional
Aircraft
Bombardier
is the world's leading provider of jet and
turboprop aircraft for the 20- to 90-passenger
regional aircraft marketplace. Products
include:
*the
revolutionary Canadair Regional Jet®,
introduced in 1992. Bombardier produces a 50-seat
(Bombardier CRJ200*) and a 70-seat regional jet
(Bombardier CRJ700*), with a 86-seat model
(Bombardier CRJ900*) to enter service in early
2003;
*the
Bombardier Q* Series family of turboprop aircraft.
Bombardier produces two 37-seat twin turboprop
airliners (Bombardier Q100* & Q200*), as well
as a 50-seat (Bombardier Q300*) and 70-seat
(Bombardier Q400*) model.
Business
Aircraft
Bombardier
produces the most advanced and comprehensive range
of business aircraft in the world and is a revenue
leader in this market. Products include:
*the
Bombardier Learjet Series of light and midsize
business jets;
*the
Bombardier Continental*, a supermidsize business
jet with transcontinental range to enter service in
late 2002;
*the world's
first widebody business jet, the Bombardier
Challenger® 604;
*the
recently launched Bombardier Global 5000*. This
high-speed intercontinental superlarge business jet
is scheduled to enter corporate service in 2004;
and,
*the ultra
long-range Bombardier Global
Express®.
Amphibious
Aircraft
Bombardier
provides the world's most advanced firefighting
aircraft - the Bombardier 415*. The amphibious
aircraft also serves as a maritime search and
rescue, surveillance and utility transport
aircraft.
Services
Bombardier
provides the most comprehensive range of aviation
services to its customers. Services
include:
*a full
range of after-sales customer support and service
programs;
*the
Bombardier Flexjet® fractional ownership
program;
*an
international network of service
facilities;
*worldwide
charter operations through Bombardier Flexjet
Europe (Jet Membership), Bombardier Flexjet
Asia-Pacific and Bombardier Skyjet®;
*custom
business jet completion services;
*industry-leading
pilot and maintenance training.
Aircraft
Components
In addition
to its business, regional and amphibious aircraft
programs, Bombardier supplies airframe structures,
nacelles and other components to large aircraft
manufacturers.
Bombardier
Aerospace is a unit of Bombardier Inc., a
diversified manufacturing and services company, and
a world leading manufacturer of business jets,
regional aircraft, rail transportation equipment
and motorized recreational products. Bombardier
Inc. also provides financial services and asset
management in business areas aligned with its core
expertise. Headquartered in Montréal,
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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