Bombardier Brings its Diversified Portfolio of Industry-Leading Aircraft and Customer Services to the 2012 Singapore Airshow

Unique 360° experience of full-scale Bombardier CSeries aircraft cabin and new flight deck demonstrators
Strong line-up of aircraft on static

Demonstrating its commitment to the vibrant Asia-Pacific marketplace, Bombardier Aerospace will arrive at the Singapore Airshow with an impressive line-up of its industry-leading aircraft. Bombardier’s state-of-the-art CSeries aircraft dome will also be present and guests will have the opportunity to tour the game-changing aircraft’s full-scale passenger cabin and flight deck demonstrator.

With demand for commercial and business aircraft forecast to gain momentum in the region, Bombardier will display a wide selection of its aircraft and showcase its customer services and integrated aftermarket portfolio. On static display will be the Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 605 and Global 5000 business jets, as well as the Q400 NextGen and CRJ1000 NextGen commercial aircraft.

Singapore Airshow 2012 will be open to trade visitors from Tuesday, February 14 to Friday, February 17, and open to the public from Saturday, February 18 to Sunday, February 19. The Bombardier chalet is located at CD-61 and the CSeries aircraft dome is located in front of the chalet. The Bombardier chalet will be closed on February 19 and the CSeries aircraft dome closed on February 18 and 19.

Business Aircraft

Business aviation in Asia-Pacific is experiencing rapid growth. Bombardier’s latest market forecast for the aviation industry predicts a total of 975 business jet deliveries destined for the Asia-Pacific region over the next 20 years. With a solid fleet of business jets in the region, Bombardier’s Learjet, Challenger and Global jets are all represented.

Commercial Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft recently bolstered its local sales team in the dynamic Asia-Pacific market to increase its proximity to customers and open new opportunities for the business unit’s optimized families of aircraft. The sales teams are led by Andy Solem, Vice President, Sales, China and North Asia and Torbjorn (Toby) Karlsson, Vice President, Sales, Asia-Pacific.

The economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to outpace the rest of the world over the next 20 years and Bombardier forecasts that the region (including China) will take delivery of approximately 4,000 aircraft in the 20- to 149-seat category during that time period.

Almost 300 Bombardier CSeries, CRJ and Q-Series commercial aircraft are on order, or are currently operating in the Asia-Pacific region. Bombardier is keen to build on this solid presence, and recent orders from Korean Air, SpiceJet of India and an unidentified Chinese airline for CSeries airliners, Q400 NextGen turboprops and CRJ900 NextGen regional jets respectively, illustrate the capacity of the company’s optimized commercial aircraft to meet the diverse air transport requirements in this region where many new airports are in development.

Putting our customers first locally, globally

Bombardier is committed to putting its customers first by offering the highest level of support as close as possible to their operational bases. At the end of 2011, Bombardier doubled its number of regional support offices (RSO) for business aircraft customers by expanding capabilities at its Sydney, Australia commercial aircraft RSO to include business aircraft as well as opening new locations in São Paulo, Brazil and Singapore.

The new Singapore RSO for business aircraft, opened in 2011, works alongside Bombardier’s already-established parts depot and Authorized Service Facilities (ASF) in the area, as well as the company’s RSO and parts depot in Hong Kong, both also opened in 2011.

The new facilities are part of Bombardier’s global plan to provide international customers with access to regional support services in their own time zones and languages. Bombardier's RSO network for business and commercial aircraft also includes locations in Mumbai, India; Tokyo, Japan; Sydney, Australia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Shanghai, China; and Munich, Germany.

Bombardier Customer Services will also host a series of technically-focused conferences in the Asia-Pacific region throughout the year, beginning with its Regional Maintenance & Operations Conference in Hong Kong on February 21-23, 2012 for business aircraft operators. The event will be complemented by Customer Briefings held later throughout the year in Mumbai, India and Shanghai, China. Upcoming regional events for commercial aircraft customers will include the CRJ Series Asia Pacific Regional Review in Chongqing, China, as well as the Q-Series Asia Pacific Regional Review in Osaka, Japan, both in November 2012.

Bombardier aircraft on static display

Learjet 60 XR aircraft: The Learjet 60 XR aircraft is a proven model of performance, comfort, value and versatility in the midsize jet market segment. It delivers a high cruise speed of Mach 0.81 (861 km/hr), superior climb capabilities, proven fuel efficiency and low direct operating costs per nautical mile*. The jet’s higher operating altitudes – certified to 51,000 ft (15,545 m) – translate to time savings due to better winds, less traffic and less turbulence. The Learjet 60 XR aircraft can fly from Singapore to Mumbai and Singapore to Shanghai nonstop with four passengers and two crew*.

Challenger 605 aircraft: Featuring the widest stand-up cabin of any large category business jet available today, the Challenger 605 jet builds on the legacy of quality and reliability of its predecessor, the acclaimed Challenger 604 jet, leading its market share segment throughout the world. The Challenger 605 jet can whisk eight passengers and two crew from Singapore to Sydney non-stop*.

Global 5000 jet aircraft: The super large Global 5000 jet combines superior transatlantic speed with the largest cabin in its market segment. It features high-speed Internet connectivity, unmatched entertainment options, a head-up flight display system and one of the largest field-of-view of any business aircraft. The aircraft can connect Singapore to Moscow non-stop with 10 passengers and three crew*.

CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft: At entry into service in 2010, the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft joined the most successful regional aircraft family in the world, building on a proven platform, with proven reliability and cost efficiency, while providing increased seating capacity and lower seat-mile costs.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of airlines in high-frequency regional markets, the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is now proving that it is a sound investment for its operators. The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is achieving the lowest cash operating cost per mile and per seat for operators in its market segment, while delivering extra range, exceptional reliability and a greener footprint.

Q400 NextGen aircraft: Optimized for short-haul operations, the “comfortably greener,” 70- to 80-seat Q400 NextGen aircraft is a large, fast, quiet and fuel-efficient turboprop. It provides an ideal balance of passenger comfort and operating economics with a reduced environmental footprint.

Setting new environmental standards, the Q400 NextGen aircraft uses 30 to 40 per cent less fuel and produces 30 to 40 per cent fewer emissions on routes where it has replaced similar-capacity, older jets. The Q400 NextGen aircraft is also 15 decibels quieter than ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards; raising the bar for the entire industry. In addition, this year a Q400 aircraft will be flown using fuel from an oilseed crop as part of a biofuel test program that was announced in 2010.

*Under certain operating conditions

Bombardier Aerospace, February 7, 2012 — Montréal

Bombardier Aerospace and Air Nostrum of Valencia, Spain yesterday celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 75th Bombardier commercial aircraft at Bombardier’s Mirabel facility in Québec, where the CRJ aircraft are manufactured. The aircraft, a CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet, was accepted by Miguel Ángel Falcón, General Manager, Air Nostrum.

The 75th aircraft follows nine CRJ1000 NextGen, 11 CRJ900, and 35 CRJ200 regional jets, as well as 19 Q300 turboprops that have previously been delivered to Air Nostrum.

“Bombardier’s CRJ and Q-Series aircraft have served Air Nostrum’s operations exceedingly well and I’m delighted to be here today to accept our latest CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet for our fleet,” said Mr. Falcón. “Since their entry-into-service in 2010, we have deployed our CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft on high-frequency routes to feed the hubs of our oneworld® alliance partner, Iberia. The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft are performing beyond our expectations, delivering reduced costs per seat, increasing efficiencies, reducing environmental emissions and providing an enhanced passenger experience.”

“As a launch customer for the CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet, Air Nostrum has been a steadfast champion in the aircraft’s entry-into-service, and we are delighted to hand over the airline’s 10th model of the type,” said Sylvain Leclerc, Vice President & General manager, CRJ Programs, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, during the delivery event. “We wish Air Nostrum much continued success as one of Europe’s leading regional airlines,” added Mr Leclerc.

Air Nostrum is one of the largest regional airlines in Europe and a member of oneworld airline alliance. With some 2,000 employees, the airline operates more than 150,000 annual flights on more than 120 routes, and carries over 5 million passengers per year.

Air Nostrum is the only regional airline in Europe that has been chosen as "Airline of the Year" (Golden Category), by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) on five occasions. The airline has also been awarded with the "Palme D’Or," by the same association. In 2011, Air Transport World named Air Nostrum as its “Regional Airline of the Year.”

In total, Bombardier has recorded firm orders for 1,709 CRJ Series regional jets and 1,084 Q-Series turboprops.

February 3, 2012 — Toronto, Bombardier Aerospace

Bombardier Aerospace Delivers 245 Aircraft and Receives Orders for 249 Aircraft in 2011

Business aircraft: 163 deliveries; 191 net orders
Commercial aircraft: 78 deliveries; 54 net orders
Amphibious aircraft: 4 deliveries; 4 net orders

Bombardier Aerospace announced today its deliveries and orders results for the 11-month fiscal year which ended December 31, 2011.

Despite a volatile economic environment that continued to create uncertainty in many sectors around the world, including the aerospace industry, Bombardier Aerospace put in a solid performance. For the 11-month period ended December 31, 2011, Bombardier delivered 245 aircraft compared to 256 * aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year (February 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011). This delivery total is essentially in line with the 240 aircraft delivery guidance that was provided in February 2011 although with a different mix of aircraft.

For the 11-month period ended December 31, 2011, Bombardier received 249 aircraft orders, net of cancellations, compared to 201 orders, net of cancellations, for the previous fiscal year.

“The recurring fluctuations in the world economies in 2011 created a mood of caution in many sectors, and the resulting uncertainty continued to challenge the civil aviation industry,” said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. “However, with our comprehensive portfolio of business, commercial and amphibious aircraft, we are well positioned to meet the long-term needs of our customers.

“The civil aviation industry is familiar with external turbulence, and Bombardier has a proven record of addressing challenges successfully. Within this uncertain economic environment, our large business aircraft segment has done extremely well, as seen by our Global business jets family where we have seen continuous growth. Additionally, the CRJ1000 NextGen regional aircraft is performing beyond expectations and we are very pleased with the growing and diverse customer base of our CSeries family of airliners,” continued Mr. Hachey.

On November 30, 2011, the Corporation's Board of Directors approved the change of financial year-end from January 31 to December 31, effective December 31, 2011. As a result, the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2011 contains two months and the annual period ending December 31, 2011 contains 11 months of Bombardier Aerospace's results.

Business Aircraft
For the 11-month period ended December 31, 2011, Bombardier delivered 163 business jets, compared to 155 for the previous fiscal year. During this same 11-month period, the company received 191 net orders for business jets, compared to 107 for the previous fiscal year.

Commercial Aircraft
For the 11-month period ended December 31, 2011, Bombardier delivered 78 commercial aircraft, compared to 97 for the previous fiscal year. During this same 11-month period, the company received 54 net orders for commercial aircraft, compared to 93 for the previous fiscal year.

Bombardier January 23, 2012 — Montréal

•Full-service provider to airline partners to receive all-business class CSeries aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Geneva-based PrivatAir has placed a firm order for five CS100 airliners and has taken options on an additional five CS100 aircraft.

Based on the list price for the CS100 aircraft, the firm order contract is valued at approximately $309 million US, and could increase to $636 million US if the five options are exercised.



PrivatAir was founded more than 30 years ago and operates a large fleet of commercial and business aircraft to provide private charter and private airline services. Its specialized services include exclusively business class flights on behalf of several major network airlines. As a superb example of the versatility of the world’s only all-new aircraft in its segment, the CSeries aircraft acquired by PrivatAir will be delivered in an all-business class configuration.

"The CSeries aircraft represent cutting-edge technology and are true 21st century jetliners," said Greg Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer, PrivatAir. "The CS100 jetliner is very well suited for our route expansion plans and we look forward to introducing this very modern aircraft into our fleet."

"The CSeries aircraft program keeps growing and we have now announced our 11th customer," said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. "The CSeries family of aircraft is designed for operational flexibility and many airlines around the world, like PrivatAir, are very much aware of how the aircraft can meet their future plans. Our global push, as well as the superior performance benefits of the CSeries aircraft, will ensure that Bombardier will capture a significant portion of the 100- to 149-seat market segment over the next twenty years."

"Included among the 11 customers that have selected the CSeries aircraft are major network carriers, national carriers, premium airlines serving city centre airports, a low-cost airline, leasing companies and now, with the order from PrivatAir announced today, a full service provider to airline partners," said Philippe Poutissou, Vice President, Marketing, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "This diversity of customers speaks volumes about the flexibility of the CSeries aircraft family to meet air transport requirements worldwide."

Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the 100 per cent new CSeries family of aircraft combines advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements in 2013 and beyond.

Powered by Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G engines, the CSeries aircraft family will offer a 15* per cent cash operating cost advantage and a 20* per cent fuel burn advantage. The CSeries family of aircraft’s clean-sheet design will enable the aircraft to achieve greatly reduced noise and emissions, as well as superior operational flexibility, exceptional airfield performance and a range of 2,950 nm (5,463 km). The CSeries aircraft will be up to 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) lighter than other aircraft in the same seat category and will provide passengers with a best-in-class, widebody cabin environment in a single-aisle aircraft.

Including the order from PrivatAir announced today, Bombardier has booked firm orders for 138 CSeries airliners. Other customers include Republic Airways (40 CS300 aircraft), Deutsche Lufthansa AG (30 CS100 aircraft), Lease Corporation International Group (17 CS300 and three CS100 aircraft), Korean Air (10 CS300 aircraft), Braathens Aviation (five CS100 and five CS300 aircraft), an unidentified major network carrier (10 CS100 aircraft), an unidentified European customer (10 CS100 aircraft) and a well-established, unidentified airline (three CS100 aircraft).

The CSeries aircraft program has also booked options for 124 aircraft and purchase rights for 10 aircraft from these customers, as well as Letters of Intent for up to 30 CSeries aircraft from Ilyushin Finance Co, and for up to 15 CS300 aircraft from Atlasjet.

Bombardier, January 20, 2012 — Toronto

Turkey's Atlasjet Signs for up to 15 Bombardier CS300 Airliners

First low-fare carrier is tenth customer to order CSeries aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Atlasjet Havacilik A.S. of Istanbul, Turkey has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire 10 CS300 jetliners and take options on a further five CS300 aircraft.



Based on the list price of the CS300 airliner, a firm-order contract would be valued at $776 million US, and could increase to $1.18 billion US if the five options were converted to firm orders.

“There are several reasons why we selected Bombardier’s all-new CS300 aircraft,” said Murat Ersoy, Chairman, Atlasjet. “The CS300 aircraft has the best economics in its class; it is well suited for our unique operations in hot temperature environments; and, based on its performance and economics, it will return the highest profitability in strategic markets. With its offering of widebody comfort in a single-aisle aircraft, it is the right-sized platform for us.”

“We consider airlines operating in Turkey and the Middle East to be prime candidates for CSeries aircraft,” said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. “Airlines in the region face revenue and performance challenges as their current fleets are composed mainly of jet aircraft larger than the CSeries aircraft. The CSeries aircraft gives airlines a right-sized solution optimized for their environment and operation.”

Founded in 2001, Atlasjet operates 17 aircraft on domestic and international routes with scheduled and charter services. Atlasjet is operated and managed by Ersoy Turistik Servisleri (ETS), a conglomerate of travel companies with tourism offices across Turkey. Atlasjet operates domestic scheduled passenger services and regular charter flights to cities across Europe, Kazakhstan, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Operating from its main base at Atatürk International Airport, Istanbul, the airline also has hubs at Adnan Menderes Airport, Izmir and Antalya Airport.

“The CSeries aircraft has the range and payload capability that meet our mission requirement,” said Orhan Coskun, Chief Executive Officer, Atlasjet. “The CSeries aircraft has excellent operational flexibility and that’s what we need.”

Bombardier forecasts that Turkey will play a key role in the transformation of the aviation industry in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Carriers in the region, especially in Turkey and the Middle East, have consistently reported increased annual revenues and capacity growth.

Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the 100 per cent new CSeries family of aircraft combines advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements in 2013 and beyond. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G engines, the CSeries aircraft family will offer a 15* per cent cash operating cost advantage and a 20* per cent fuel burn advantage. The CSeries family of aircraft’s clean-sheet design is ensuring that it will achieve greatly reduced noise and emissions, as well as superior operational flexibility, exceptional airfield performance and a range of 2,950 nm (5,463 km)*. The CSeries aircraft will be up to 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) lighter than other aircraft in the same seat category and will provide passengers with a best-in-class, widebody cabin environment in a single-aisle aircraft.

Bombardier has booked firm orders for 133 CSeries airliners from Republic Airways (40 CS300 aircraft), Deutsche Lufthansa AG (30 CS100 aircraft), Lease Corporation International Group (17 CS300 and three CS100 aircraft), Korean Air (10 CS300 aircraft), Braathens Aviation (five CS100 and five CS300 aircraft), an unidentified major network carrier (10 CS100 aircraft), an unidentified European customer (10 CS100 aircraft) and a well-established, unidentified airline (three CS100 aircraft). The CSeries aircraft program has also booked options for 119 aircraft and purchase rights for 10 aircraft from these customers, as well as an LOI for up to 30 CSeries aircraft from Ilyushin Finance Co.

Bombardier, November 15, 2011 — Dubai, United Arab Emirates