Bombardier Aerospace
 |
|
Hélène V. Gagnon
Vice-President, Public Affairs, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility
Tel: (514) 855-7972
Fax: (514) 855-7974
helene.v.gagnon@aero.bombardier.com
|
|
|
|
Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. The Corporation’s revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, were $18.3 billion USD, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes.
With manufacturing capabilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico, Bombardier Aerospace is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative aviation products and a provider of related services for the business, commercial, specialized and amphibious aircraft markets. It also offers technical services, aircraft maintenance, pilot training and military aircrew training. Bombardier Aerospace employs approximately 33,600 people worldwide.
The commercial aircraft segment combines the Q-Series,* CRJ* Series and CSeries* aircraft families. The twinjet and turboprop airliners have revolutionized the industry, providing operators with unparalleled options for development while minimizing operating costs. The CRJ and Q-Series aircraft are renowned throughout the industry, with the CRJ Series recognized as the most successful regional jet program in history.
The CSeries* airliner – the only family of aircraft designed specifically for the 100- to 149-seat market – will deliver the lowest operating costs in its class, exceptional operational flexibility, widebody comfort and an unmatched environmental scorecard. Entry-into-service is planned for 2013.
Bombardier offers the industry’s most complete portfolio of business jets. The Learjet* aircraft family comprises the Learjet 70,* Learjet 75,* Learjet 60* XR, and the Learjet 85* aircraft technology, the first Bombardier Aerospace business jet built primarily from composites. The Challenger* aircraft family includes the Challenger 300,* Challenger 605* and Challenger 800* Series jets. The Global* aircraft family features the Global 5000, Global 6000 and recently launched Global 7000* and Global 8000* jets.
The Bombardier 415* aircraft is recognized as the most advanced purpose-designed amphibious firefighting aircraft. The aircraft is also offered in a multi-purpose variant, the Bombardier 415 MP* aircraft, which can be used for a variety of specialized missions such as search and rescue, environmental protection, coastal patrol and transportation.
In North America, Bombardier offers whole aircraft ownership and management, fractional jet ownership, jet cards and charter brokerage services through Flexjet*/**.
The company supports its customers around the globe through an international network of service facilities, authorized service providers, parts depots and regional support offices.
Bombardier Aerospace is committed to developing new products that meet the continually evolving needs of its customers.
* Bombardier, Bombardier 415, Bombardier 415 MP, Challenger 300, Challenger 605, Challenger 800, CRJ, CSeries, Flexjet, Flexjet 25, Global, Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 7000, Global 8000, Learjet, Learjet 60, Learjet 70, Learjet 75, Learjet 85, Q-Series and XR are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
** The Flexjet 25* Jet Card program is operated under Part 135 by Jet Solutions, LLC, a U.S. air carrier. Flexjet acts as an agent for Jet Solutions, LLC, in connection with the Flexjet 25 Jet Card program. Flexjet acts as an agent for the customer for the Flexjet charter card and on-demand charter brokerage programs in arranging transportation operated under Part 135 by U.S. air carriers.