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July 23, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier Appoints Chiko Kundi to Pre-owned Sales Team
Bombardier Business Aircraft today announced the appointment of Chiko Kundi as Manager, International Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales, Bombardier Business Aircraft. Reporting to Mike Fahey, Vice President, Worldwide Learjet and Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales, Mr. Kundi is responsible for the sale of pre-owned Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets in Asia, Australia, China, India and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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July 22, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier Learjet and Mark Parkinson, Governor of Kansas, working together on securing the future of Learjet in Wichita
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson met yesterday with senior executives of Bombardier Aerospace, including its President and COO, Guy C. Hachey and Business Aircraft President, Steve Ridolfi at the Farnborough Air Show in the United Kingdom. Both Bombardier and the Governor have agreed to collaborate on securing the future of the Learjet site in Wichita, Kansas. Details of these positive discussions will be shared publicly at an event in Wichita on July 30.
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July 21, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier and the National Research Council Canada Strengthen Collaboration on Technology Development
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Research Council Canada (NRC) on cooperation for research and development initiatives.
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July 21, 2010
Bombardier Q400 Aircraft Operated by Porter Airlines to be Flown in Biofuel Test Program
For the first time, a Bombardier Q400 aircraft will be flown using fuel from an oilseed crop as part of a new biofuel test program. A six-partner consortium, led by Saskatchewan-based Targeted Growth Canada (TGC), expects to demonstrate the emerging biofuel produced from camelina in a Porter Airlines Q400 turboprop by early 2012. Renewable fuel from camelina offers a real opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of commercial aviation by significantly reducing carbon lifecycle emissions.
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July 21, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier Aerospace Releases Annual Aircraft Market Forecasts
Today, Bombardier Aerospace released its annual aircraft market forecasts for the business and commercial aircraft markets.
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July 21, 2010
Bombardier Sells Seven Q400 NextGen Airliners to Qantas
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Australian flag carrier, Qantas Airways Ltd. has placed a firm order for seven Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. The aircraft will be operated by Qantas' wholly owned regional airline, QantasLink.
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July 21, 2010
Bombardier Aerospace's Chalet at Farnborough Airshow
In line with our philosophy of minimizing the environmental impact of our operations, Bombardier’s modular Chalet is built using environmentally conscious materials, and its unique design allows for the same structure to be customized and reused for a variety of events.
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July 20, 2010 — Farnborough
VistaJet Places Firm Order for Six Bombardier Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced VistaJet of Switzerland has placed a firm order for four Global Express XRS aircraft and two Challenger 605 jets. The total value of the order is approximately $277 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
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July 20, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier Adds Four Global Express XRS Jets to Its Order Book
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it received firm orders for four Global Express XRS jets from undisclosed customers based in Russia. The total value of the orders is approximately $213 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
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July 19, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier Confirms Sale of Two Global 5000 Jets to Qatar Airways
Bombardier today confirmed that in March 2010, Qatar Airways placed firm orders for two Global 5000 aircraft, valued at approximately $90 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft. The business jets are scheduled for delivery in the fall of 2010 and August 2011 and will be based in Doha, capital of the State of Qatar.
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July 19, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier Completes Ultimate Load Test on CSeries Aircraft Demonstrator Wing
Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast has completed the ultimate load test on the CSeries aircraft composite demonstrator wing, successfully replicating 150 per cent of the most severe forces the wing is ever likely to experience in service.
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July 19, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier CSeries Aircraft Program Continues to Move Forward
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the CSeries jetliner program has captured 50* per cent of net orders in the 100- to 149-seat market segment over the last two years. The program is on schedule for entry into service in 2013.
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July 18, 2010 — Farnborough
Bombardier Names Gary Martin as Head of Aftermarket Sales, Marketing and Service Programs
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Gary Martin has joined the Bombardier Customer Services Leadership Team as Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Service Programs. Mr. Martin's appointment to this newly created position marks an important step in Bombardier's drive to continuously elevate the standard of its service and support network around the globe.
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July 16, 2010 — Montréal
Bombardier Announces Aggressive Plan to Bolster Support in Asia-Pacific
Bombardier Aerospace today unveiled its plan to invest $30 million US to support the growing fleet of Bombardier business and commercial aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region. This action comes in response to the rapid growth in the continent's aviation market in recent years and will further bolster Bombardier's current presence in the region.
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July 15, 2010 — Montréal
El Seif Group Adds Challenger 605 Aircraft to its Corporate Jet Fleet
Bombardier Aerospace today announced the delivery of a Challenger 605 jet to El Seif Group of Saudi Arabia. The new aircraft will be used primarily for executive travel between the company's various Middle Eastern operations.
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July 15, 2010 — Montréal
AVWest Orders Four Bombardier Global Express XRS Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that AVWest of Australia has placed a firm order for four ultra long-range Global Express XRS jets, including two with the new Global Vision flight deck. The total value of the order is approximately $213 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
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July 14, 2010 — Montréal
Bombardier at Farnborough International Airshow 2010
Bombardier Aerospace returns to the Farnborough International Airshow with four of its innovative and industry-leading aircraft. As the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier will highlight the broad spectrum of its business and commercial aircraft products, technical expertise and customer and aircraft services at this important aerospace event.
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