RwandAir Places Firm Order for Dual-Class Bombardier Q400 NextGen Airliner
Airline will become 12th operator of Q400 aircraft in Africa

Bombardier Aerospace and RwandAir of Kigali, Rwanda announced today that RwandAir has signed a firm purchase agreement for one Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner. Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGenaircraft, the order is valued at approximately $33 million US.



“As demand for domestic and regional travel in Africa accelerates, our 67-seat, dual-class Q400 NextGenaircraft will ensure RwandAir is well positioned to offer increased capacity on popular routes that are being opened and serviced with our 37-seat Bombardier Dash 8-200 aircraft,” said John Mirenge, Chief Executive Officer, RwandAir. “The Q400 NextGenturboprop is the right aircraft to develop our domestic and regional market and to firmly support RwandAir on our path towards growth
and increased profitability. We are also complementing our new dual-class Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jets by offering similar cabin amenities on the Q400 NextGenaircraft, providing for a seamless passenger service between the two aircraft models and aligning our total fleet strategy towards a unified passenger experience. We are developing the RwandAir brand and we are gaining momentum in the region through selection of the right aircraft and right services for our growing market.”

“As one of our newest and fast-growing customers, RwandAir is serving Africa’s expanding domestic and international markets and we are delighted that the carrier has yet again chosen Bombardier aircraft to further develop its network of short- and medium-haul destinations,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The Q400 NextGenturboprop has proven its capability and flexibility in many regions of the world and is operating in diverse environments. We anticipate that it will serve RwandAir and its customers very well.” RwandAir will become the 12th operator of Q400 and Q400 NextGenaircraft in Africa, and its Q400 NextGen aircraft will join more than 40 Q400and Q400 NextGenaircraft that are already in service with, or have been ordered by, 11 operators in nine countries in Africa.

With the transaction announced today, Bombardier has taken firm orders for 468 Q400and Q400 NextGenaircraft. Worldwide,Q400 and Q400 NextGenaircraft have transported more than 243 million passengers and have logged over 3.8 million flight hours and more than 4.1 million take-offs and landings in service with more than 40 operators in over 30 countries on five continents.

Bombardier Aerospace, Toronto, April 22, 2013

Canadian regional airline Porter Airlines, operating from Toronto City airport, has placed an order for 12 Bombardier CS100 aircraft with option on 18 more. This is the first order from a Canadian airline for that Canadian aircraft.

The deal was confirmed by Porter. But I cannot find any official press release from Bombardier.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articl ... er-384497/

Bombardier will provide a program update on its game-changing CSeries aircraft to media representatives and financial analysts at 10 a.m. on March 7, 2013, at its facility in Mirabel, Québec. Invitees can attend the two-hour event in person or join via live webcast. For all shareholders and other stakeholders, this update will be broadcast live on the internet via the following addresses: www.bombardier.com and www.ir.bombardier.com.

UK-based journalists are invited to attend a briefing and tour of Bombardier’s Belfast, Northern Ireland, CSeries wing manufacturing and assembly facility, where they will also be able to join the live video webcast.

To obtain detailed information on transportation and accommodation logistics, as well as to RSVP, please register using the following URL: http://events.aero.bombardier.com/cseri ... ram-update.

Shortly after the event, a recording of the webcast will also be available at: www.bombardier.com and www.ir.bombardier.com.

About CSeries aircraft
Optimized for the single-aisle 100- to 149-seat market, the CSeries aircraft will deliver the lowest operating costs in its class, exceptional operational flexibility, widebody comfort and an unmatched environmental scorecard. The CSeries aircraft combines advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements.

Bombardier Aerospace Press Release, March 4, 2013 — Montréal

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Australia's largest domestic and international airline, Qantas Airways Limited has placed a firm order for three Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. Based on the list price for the Q400 NextGen aircraft, the contract is valued at approximately $98 million US.

Qantas will use the aircraft to strengthen its extensive network in the Australian domestic market. The Q400 aircraft has been vital to Qantas' rapid expansion in regional Australia over the past five years.

This order will increase to 31 the number of Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners operated by Qantas. The airline also operates two Bombardier Dash 8-200, three Q200 and 16 Q300 aircraft.

"Qantas is a valued and long-time Bombardier customer and has undoubtedly contributed much to the Q400 aircraft's success and popularity in Australia," said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "Qantas has once again decided to go with the Q400 NextGen turboprop, and this is a testament to the aircraft's unmatched economics, reduced fuel burn and low operating costs."

With the transaction announced today, Bombardier has taken firm orders for a total of 463 Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft. Worldwide, Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft have transported more than 243 million passengers and have logged over 3.8 million flight hours and more than 4.1 million take-offs and landings in service with more than 40 operators. Over 300 Bombardier commercial aircraft are operating in, or have been ordered for, the Asia-Pacific region.

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 17, 2013)

Bombardier Aerospace Delivers 233 Aircraft and Receives Orders for 481 Aircraft in 2012

• Business aircraft: 179 deliveries; 343 net orders
  
• Commercial aircraft: 50 deliveries; 138 net orders
  
• Amphibious aircraft: 4 deliveries

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it delivered 233 aircraft during the 2012 calendar year, compared to 245 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year, the 11-month period ended December 31, 2011. The Company also received orders for 481 aircraft, net of cancellations, compared to 249 orders, net of cancellations, for the previous fiscal year. Bombardier’s successful order intake was supported by a number of volume orders for both business and commercial aircraft, including those placed by Delta Air Lines Inc.; NetJets Inc.; Nordic Aviation Capital and PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk; VistaJet and WestJet, and the delivery total is in line with the 235 aircraft delivery guidance for business and commercial aircraft that was provided in March 2012.

“2012 was a year of focus on execution, and our employees demonstrated their resilience and commitment by rallying through a challenging economic environment to meet our delivery targets,” said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace.

“A number of our existing customers reaffirmed their confidence in Bombardier aircraft in 2012 with fleet growth and fleet replenishment orders, and we proudly welcomed new customers from emerging and traditional markets. We are the market leaders in business aircraft, and the restructuring of our commercial aircraft sales organization is yielding results. Overall, we are seeing positive momentum across our entire product portfolio,” added Mr. Hachey.

Business Aircraft
In calendar year 2012, Bombardier delivered 179 business jets, compared to 163 for the previous 11-month fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. During this same period, the company received 343 net orders for business jets, compared to 191 for the previous fiscal year.

Commercial Aircraft
In calendar year 2012, Bombardier delivered 50 commercial aircraft, compared to 78 for the previous 11-month fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. During this same period, the company received 138 net orders for commercial aircraft, compared to 54 for the previous fiscal year.

January 8, 2013 — Montréal