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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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centre Network completes over 75 120-month heavy inspections on Global business jets

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Demonstrates Network expertise as heavy maintenance provider and Bombardier’s leading OEM support forGlobal aircraft, which offer an unrivalled passenger experience Global aircraft feature class-leading wide cabin and Bombardier WAVE, the fastest in-flight high-speed wi-fi system Bombardier’s installed base of more than 700 Global aircraft worldwide continues to demonstrate proven reliability Montréal, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

Bombardier’s first Challenger 650 aircraft registered and operated in Mexico joins its business jet fleet in Latin America

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The Challenger 650 aircraft is well-suited for Mexican customers’ requirements, offering operational flexibility required to fly in country and elsewhere in Latin and North America The Challenger 650 aircraft is the market’s best value proposition for customers seeking the widest cabin and seats combined with the lowest direct operating costs* Montréal, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

WestJet Encore Ltd. orders nine Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliner

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Transaction is a conversion of options that will increase the Canadian carrier’s fleet to 45 Q400 aircraft TORONTO, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore Ltd. has signed a firm order for nine Q400 turboprops. The transaction is a conversion of options booked by the airline’s parent company… Read the full news article

Bombardier’s annual and special shareholders meeting will be held on April 29, 2016 in Mirabel, Québec

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Showcasing Bombardier’s innovative products and state-of-the-art facility Montréal, 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that its annual and special meeting of shareholders will take place at its cutting-edge Commercial Aircraft facility in Mirabel, Québec on April 29, 2016 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). “This will be an exciting opportunity for Bombardier’s shareholders to walk… Read the full news article

Bombardier and Ryukyu Air Commuter celebrate the official unveiling of the airline’s Q400 Cargo-Combi aircrafts in Okinawa

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TORONTO, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft celebrated today with Ryukyu Air Commuter Co., Ltd (RAC) of Okinawa, Japan as the airline unveiled two of its Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft during a special ceremony held at the Japan Transocean Air Maintenance Center at Naha Airport, Okinawa. RAC, the launch customer of the Q400 Cargo-Combi… Read the full news article

Bombardier WAVE ultra-high-speed in-flight connectivity and productivity solution awarded supplemental type certificate from Transport Canada

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Certification obtained following extensive flight hours and rigorous tests aboard Bombardier’s Global aircraft Bombardier is the first business aircraft OEM to incorporate the fastest worldwide onboard connectivity solution, powered by next-generation Honeywell Aerospace and Inmarsat technology Passengers can now stage a videoconference, browse the Internet or stream online shows high above land and water, as… Read the full news article

All-new Bombardier C Series aircraft program begin the ramp-up to full production

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First CS100 aircraft that is scheduled to enter service with SWISS in Q2 2016 is structurally completed SWISS pilots fly the CS100 aircraft for first time as they commence training in Mirabel, Québec C Series aircraft completes North American route proving; readies for European route proving Airfinance Conference Dublin 2016, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier… Read the full news article

Bombardier and TAG Aeronautics to end sales representative and distribution agreements in 21 Middle Eastern and North African countries

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Montréal, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of a change in Bombardier’s strategic approach to aircraft sales, Bombardier and TAG Aeronautics have amicably elected to end their contractual agreements. This concludes nearly 40 years in which TAG Aeronautics served as Bombardier’s exclusive sales representative and distributor for new Challenger and Global series… Read the full news article

Ryukyu Air Commuter: delivery and acceptance of the very first Bombardier Q400 cargo-combi aircraft

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The Q400 cargo-combi aircraft offers the greatest payload capability and operational flexibility in its segment TORONTO, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Ryukyu Air Commuter Co., Ltd (RAC) of Okinawa, Japan announced today the delivery and acceptance of the very first Q400 cargo-combi aircraft. Manufactured at Bombardier’s facility in Toronto, Ontario,… Read the full news article

Hong Kong Government Flying Service takes delivery of the first of two specialized Challenger 605 aircraft from Bombardier

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The aircraft will be used primarily in search and rescue operations, as well as other special mission applications Montréal, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that it has delivered the first of two specialized Challenger 605 aircraft ordered by the Hong Kong Government Flying Service. This multi-role aircraft can be used for search… Read the full news article

Bombardier becomes the first business aircraft manufacturer to make ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi services available in flight globally

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Bombardier WAVE will be available on new aircraft and via retrofit in 2016 The first and only system to offer the fastest worldwide coverage* powered by next-generation Honeywell Aerospace and Inmarsat technology The first to offer performance commitments for global coverage* and speed  LAS VEGAS, 2015-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft today… Read the full news article

Tech Mahindra to develop the Aircraft Ground Support System for Bombardier’s C Series Aircraft’s Health Management System

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Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Tech Mahindra, a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Tech Mahindra will develop the Aircraft Ground Support System (AGSS) for Bombardier’s Aircraft Health Management System (AHMS) for the C Series family of… Read the full news article

Bombardier: CityJet will operate CRJ900 aircraft in the network of Sweden’s Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

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First order includes eight firm CRJ900 aircraft and six option aircraft to be operated by CityJet in the Scandinavian Airlines network  Separately, a long-standing customer signs order for two firm CRJ700 aircraft  Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has welcomed Dublin-based CityJet (CityJet) to the CRJ Series family of aircraft operators… Read the full news article

Bombardier closes sale of its Military Aviation Training activities to CAE Inc. for $19.8 million Cdn

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Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that it has closed the sale of its Military Aviation Training activities to CAE Inc. for a total consideration of $19.8 million Cdn. This will enable Bombardier to further focus on its core business areas. This transaction has received the approval of all appropriate regulatory… Read the full news article

Bombardier, Alstom, Indra consortium to supply signalling systems and maintenance services for the Madrid-Lisbon railway corridor

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Scope is to supply signalling systems on the Plasencia-Cáceres-Badajoz line Project includes a 20-year maintenance agreement  MADRID, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A consortium between Bombardier, Alstom and Indra has won the contract to supply signalling systems and maintenance services for the new high-speed section of the Madrid-Lisbon railway corridor in Spain’s Extremadura region…. Read the full news article

Business aircraft owners, operators, suppliers and collaborators gathered in Barcelona for Bombardier Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Conference

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Business aircraft maintenance programs continue to achieve new milestones Customer Response Team Line Station in Nice provides AOG/line maintenance support to business aircraft customers in southern France and northern Italy Over 200 business aircraft customers attend 3-day event Montréal, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft hosted 136 business aircraft owners and operators… Read the full news article

Bombardier: SWISS converted 10 of its 30 firm-ordered CS100 aircraft to the larger CS300 aircraft

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Addition of the CS300 aircraft to SWISS’ fleet showcases confidence in the C Series family of aircraft Montréal, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that launch operator SWISS has converted 10 of its 30 firm-ordered CS100 aircraft to the larger CS300 aircraft. The original purchase agreement for 30 CS100 aircraft was signed… Read the full news article

Parsons, Bombardier and AOR Transit Joint Venture, LLC hosts DBE/Contractor Outreach Event next week for the O’Hare ATS Design-Build Project

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention all contractors interested in work at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.  Parsons, Bombardier and AOR Transit Joint Venture, LLC are hosting a DBE/Contractor Outreach Event next week for the O’Hare ATS Design-Build Project. Please see details below. DBE/Contractor Outreach Event for Chicago Department of Aviation O’Hare Airport Transit… Read the full news article

NetJets Europe unveiled its first European Signature Series Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva

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GENEVA, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Europe – a Berkshire Hathaway-backed company, today unveiled the company’s first European Signature Series Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft at a media briefing at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. Jordan Hansell, NetJets Chairman and CEO, spoke alongside Alain Bellemare, President and CEO, Bombardier… Read the full news article

Bombardier redeems all of its 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016

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Montréal, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier today announced that it has redeemed all of its 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016 (CUSIP: C10602AU1 / ISIN: USC10602AU14 (Reg. S) / CUSIP: 097751BB6 / ISIN: US097751BB60 (144A)) (the “Notes”) pursuant to the notice of redemption issued on March 30, 2015 (the “Notice”). Notes that have not yet… Read the full news article

Bombardier: Aerolíneas Ejecutivas introduced its new fleet of 6 Learjet 75 business aircraft to its operation in Mexico

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The recently-delivered aircraft strengthen ALE’s commitment and leadership in executive aviation The new Learjet 75 business jets are added to ALE’s MexJet fleet, which flies 15 thousand hours a year The Learjet 75 aircraft offers the ultimate combination of performance, design and legendary Learjet heritage Mexico, Federal District, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ —  Aerolíneas… Read the full news article

Bombardier: V300ZEFIRO-Frecciarossa 1000 very high speed train set to revolutionize high-speed travel in Italy

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Manufactured in Italy by Bombardier in partnership with AnsaldoBreda, the V300ZEFIRO/Frecciarossa 1000 is set to revolutionize high-speed travel in Italy Milestone homologation enables train to enter commercial operation in June Berlin, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the weekend, Italian transport operator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane hosted the inaugural journey of the V300ZEFIRO very… Read the full news article

Bombardier announces the appointment of Peter Likoray as Senior Vice President of Sales for Business Aircraft

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Montréal, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today the appointment of Peter Likoray as Senior Vice President of Sales for Business Aircraft. This appointment is effective immediately. “With over 25 years of experience in the industry and a proven track record at Bombardier Business Aircraft, Peter brings the perfect blend of business acumen,… Read the full news article

Bombardier issues notice of redemption for all of its outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016

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MONTREAL, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier today announced that it has issued a notice of redemption for all of its outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016 (the “Notes”). As set forth in the notice of redemption issued today pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Notes, the redemption date is April… Read the full news article

Bombardier delivers new Global 6000 aircraft to Bombardier Business Aircraft spokesperson and Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda

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Champion race car driver and his new Global 6000 aircraft to debut worldwide tour for Bombardier Business Aircraft with appearances at Formula 1 Grand Prix stops in 2015 Montreal, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier delivered a new Global 6000 aircraft to Formula 1 champion, Niki Lauda, today at the aircraft manufacturer’s Global Completion Centre, in… Read the full news article

Bombardier appointed GMR Aero Technic Limited of Hyderabad, India as an Authorized Service Facility for its Q400 turboprop

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Will perform line and heavy maintenance forQ400 turboprops in the region Becomes tenth ASF in Bombardier’s strategic global network providing aftermarket services for commercial aircraft Toronto, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has further strengthened its global presence by appointing GMR Aero Technic Limited (“GMR Aero Technic”) of… Read the full news article