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Bombardier to showcase Philippine Airlines dual-class 86-seat Q400 regional turboprop and airBaltic CS300 aircraft at the 2018 Singapore Airshow

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Bombardier to showcase Philippine Airlines dual-class 86-seat Q400 regional turboprop and airBaltic CS300 aircraft at the 2018 Singapore Airshow   Montréal, 2018-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will be displaying a Philippine Airlines dual-class 86-seat Q400 regional turboprop, as well as an airBaltic CS300 aircraft at the 2018 Singapore Airshow, which runs… Read the full press release

Bombardier delivers the first CS300 aircraft of Seoul-based Korean Air Lines

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Korean Air Line is the C Series Asian launch customer Entry-into-service is expected to occur in January 2018 Montréal, CANADA, 2017-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today celebrated the delivery of a first CS300 aircraft to Seoul-based Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., the Asian launch customer for the C Series aircraft family. “This… Read the full press release

Bombardier delivers final train for one of the world’s largest INNOVIA Metro fleets

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Bombardier delivers final train for one of the world’s largest INNOVIA Metro fleets   Fleet of 14 four-car INNOVIA Metro 300 trains ordered in 2012 are already increasing transport and capacity ridership in the Malaysian capital The final train, for one of the world’s largest INNOVIA Metro fleets, was handed over on October 11 Berlin, Canada,… Read the full press release

Bombardier to host 21st edition of Safety Standdown USA, October 31- November 2, 2017 in Wichita, Kansas

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Bombardier demonstrates industry leadership through Safety Standdown program A pillar in the aviation community, Safety Standdown promotes safety culture, continuing education and professionalism in aviation Premier aviation safety seminar open to all aircraft operators free of charge      More than 10 new workshops to cover a range of topics linked to theme of ‘Intentionally Safe’… Read the full press release

Bombardier announces the publication of the Environmental Product Declaration for its CS300 aircraft

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Bombardier CS300’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD®) comes one year after the EPD® for the CS100 aircraft Montréal, Canada, 2017-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva the publication of the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD®) for the CS300 aircraft. The news was made public one… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s trams and light rail vehicles earn the Innovation Leader in Rail Transport Award from ERCI

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First homologated obstacle detection assistance system for trams and light rail vehicles recognized with European Rail Cluster Innovation Award 2017 System enhances safety for drivers, passengers, and other mixed traffic participants BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has been proudly awarded the Innovation Leader in Rail Transport Award by… Read the full press release

Bombardier: Shree Airlines becomes CRJ Series aircraft operator

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Bombardier: Shree Airlines becomes CRJ Series aircraft operator   Montréal, 2017-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft congratulates Shree Airlines on the launch of a new regional jet service with CRJ Series aircraft. “We are pleased to welcome Shree Airlines to the worldwide family of CRJ Series aircraft operators,” said David Speirs, Vice… Read the full press release

Bombardier signs agreement with Philippine Airlines for additional seven Q400 aircrafts

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Bombardier signs agreement with Philippine Airlines for additional seven Q400 aircrafts   Toronto, Canada, 2017-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today (June 19, 2017), from the International Paris Air Show, that it has signed an agreement with Philippine Airlines, Inc. for the exercise of its seven Q400 aircraft purchase rights. This… Read the full press release

Bombardier to showcase airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft at the 2017 Paris International Airshow

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Bombardier to showcase airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft at the 2017 Paris International Airshow   airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft will be on static display alongside a Q400 aircraft in WestJet Encore colors Montréal, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will celebrate the C Series aircraft’s exceptional first year in service by… Read the full press release

airBaltic takes delivery of its new Bombardier CS300 aircraft

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Montréal, Canada, 2017-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier delivered today another CS300 aircraft, less than a week after SWISS’ first CS300 delivery milestone. airBaltic’s new CS300 aircraft will be showcased at the 2017 International Paris Air Show. “Production of the C Series aircraft is accelerating and we are excited to continue building the momentum… Read the full press release

Bombardier delivered the 3,000th Bombardier Learjet business jet manufactured

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Event also marks the 100th Learjet 75 aircraft delivery Learjet 75 aircraft provide class-leading performance, featuring innovative technology, a smooth ride, the quietest and most private cabin Learjet 75 aircraft offer the only flat floor cabin and 8-seat double-club configuration in the light jet category Learjet aircraft are the world’s first purpose-built business jets fueled… Read the full press release

Bombardier experts recognized for their contributions to Canadian aviation at the CASI Senior Awards

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Three accomplished employees receive awards for outstanding achievements in the field of aviation; testament to the unique expertise found at Bombardier First time in CASI history that three representatives from the same company win Senior Awards the same year Montréal, Canada, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Three highly skilled employees from Bombardier’s Product Development… Read the full press release

Bombardier partners with IBM to support integration of IT services across Bombardier Transportation and its aerospace segments

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Montréal, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier (TSE: BBD.B) announced today (May 16, 2017) that it reached a long-term partnership agreement with leading IT consulting firm IBM to support the global integration of Information Technology services across Bombardier Transportation and the Company’s aerospace segments. “As part of our turnaround plan, Bombardier is working to… Read the full press release

The BOMBARDIER TRAXX Last Mile Locomotive delivers greater flexibility and energy efficiency to rail operators

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Innovative Last Mile function delivers greater flexibility and energy efficiency to rail operators Montreal, Canada, 2017-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The BOMBARDIER TRAXX AC Last Mile Locomotive has proven extremely successful in commercial use, primarily due to its flexibility and energy efficiency. These advantages are, in large part, due to the TRAXX locomotive’s Last… Read the full press release

Bombardier: Russian leasing company Ilyushin Finance Co. leases two Q400 to Jambojet of Kenya

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Ilyushin Finance leases two aircraft to a subsidiary of Kenya Airways Montreal, Canada, 2017-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft confirms that Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC) has converted an option on one Q400 aircraft to a firm order. The Moscow-based leasing company, now with two Q400 on firm order, has successfully concluded a… Read the full press release

Bombardier comments on Boeing’s filing with U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission

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Montréal, Canada, 2017-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier is aware of the case that Boeing has filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission, and we are closely reviewing the filing. Bombardier structures its commercial dealings to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which we… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s innovative Challenger 350 business jet in LA for the annual Milken Institute Global Conference

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Offering a smooth ride, access to baggage at any altitude and a true 3,200 nm range, the Challenger 350 jet is the most purposefully designed super midsize aircraft The best-selling jet of the last decade, no other super midsize jet goes full range with full fuel and at full seat capacity Enhancements in design and… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s Ka-band high-speed internet system certified by EASA for retrofit on all its Global aircraft models

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All existing European registered customers with Global aircraft can now take advantage of the industry’s fastest internet connectivity, consistent performance and seamless coverage European customers can benefit from the award-winning service centre network’s comprehensive capabilities and flexibility for retrofit Bombardier is the first OEM to deliver the new Ka-band system Global aircraft now complemented with… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s C Series aircraft honored with 2017 Civil Aviation Laureate Award by Aviation Week Magazine

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Montréal, Canada, 2017-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Aviation Week Magazine has recognized Bombardier’s C Series aircraft with its 2017 Civil Aviation Laureate Award. “Bombardier’s C Series is the first clean-sheet narrowbody airliner to enter service in more than 20 years,” noted Aviation Week Editor-in-Chief Joseph C. Anselmo. “In selecting it for this year’s Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

Bombardier announces changes in its senior management team responsibilities

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Montréal, Canada, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) today announced the following changes in responsibilities for members of its senior management team. Effective immediately, Nico Buchholz will assume a new role as Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Jim Vounassis will assume the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities in addition to continuing to… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s PRIMOVE-equipped e-buses reaches combined total of 500,000 kilometers of service

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Wirelessly charged e-buses proven in passenger service To date, PRIMOVE e-mobility has saved 527 tons of CO2 emissions Mannheim, Germany, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier has announced that its PRIMOVE-equipped e-buses have reached a combined total of 500,000 kilometers of service. These environmentally-friendly buses are in operation on routes in the German cities of… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Asset Management remarkets 13 previously owned CRJ900 aircraft to Regional One

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Montréal, Canada, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Asset Management announced today the successful remarketing of 13 previously owned CRJ900 aircraft to Regional One. Two of the aircraft were owned by Bombardier and eleven were remarketed on behalf of a third party. Eight of the 13 aircraft were delivered in 2016 and… Read the full press release

Bombardier confirms its turnaround plan is on track

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Targets EBIT growth before special items(1) of approximately 50%, to $530 million – $630 million Anticipates year-over-year free cash flow usage(1) improvement by approximately $400 million, to $750 million – $1.0 billion Expects low single digit revenue growth Affirms revised 2016 guidance and 2018-2020 financial objectives All amounts in this press release are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise… Read the full press release

Bombardier: CS300 and CS100 aircrafts now both approved by Transport Canada, EASA and the US FAA

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Montréal, 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that its CS300 airliner has been awarded its Type Validation by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This most recent approval means that both the CS300 aircraft and the smaller CS100 aircraft are now approved by Transport Canada, the European Aviation Safety Agency… Read the full press release

Bombardier: CS300 aircraft’s first commercial flight with launch operator airBaltic

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Airline begins transition to all-Bombardier fleet; C Series aircraft is an excellent companion to existing 12 Bombardier Q400 aircraft Montréal, 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today congratulated launch operator airBaltic on the superb execution of the CS300 aircraft’s first commercial flight. With 120 passengers aboard, including local media, the flight departed Riga… Read the full press release

Bombardier: We support SkyWest’s plan to continue to operate its CRJ fleet well into the future

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Montréal, 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (December 13, 2016), Bombardier issued the following statement regarding SkyWest’s announcement of the early settlement of residual value guarantee agreements on 76 CRJ aircraft: “We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with our customer and support SkyWest’s plan to continue to operate its CRJ fleet… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s most advanced business jets will be on display at National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention and exhibition in Orlando, Florida

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The Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 aircraft on static display to feature new stone floor in the galley and lavatory Bombardier to celebrate the winners of its Annual Authorized Service Facility Excellence Awards   Montréal, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft will bring a stellar line-up to the upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)… Read the full press release

Bombardier closes sale of its Amphibious Aircraft program to British Columbia-based Viking Air Limited

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Montréal, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier is pleased to confirm that it has closed the previously announced sale of its Amphibious Aircraft program to British Columbia-based Viking Air Limited. The agreement covers the Type Certificates for all variants of the aircraft, the CL-215, the CL-215T and the Bombardier 415 aircraft as well as after-market… Read the full press release

Bombardier presented the 2016 Safety Standdown Award to the Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt III

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The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt III from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), receives the Bombardier Safety Standdown Award Approximately 475 aviation professionals attended this year’s 20th anniversary edition  Montréal, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier is proud to announce that the winner of the 2016 Safety Standdown Award is the Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt… Read the full press release

Bombardier receives last installment of the $1 billion US investment by the Government of Québec in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership

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Montréal, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier today confirmed that the disbursement of the second and last $500 million US installment of the previously announced $1 billion US investment by the Government of Québec in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership, has been received on September 1, 2016. Also, as previously announced and concurrent with… Read the full press release