Bombardier Announces Significant Order for 38 Business Jets

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Dec. 31, 2013) - Bombardier Aerospace announced today it has received a firm order for 38 Bombardier business aircraft, including 28 Global business jets and 10 Challenger 605 business jets, from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $2.2 billion US, based on 2013 list prices for typically equipped aircraft.

Bombardier's Global jets are designed to feature superior speed, cabin volume, range and technology to offer passengers the ultimate business jet experience. The Global aircraft family uniquely covers the large, ultra long-range category with four aircraft models and addresses the increasing needs of business jet travellers and operators to rapidly link key international city pairs non-stop.

The Challenger 605 wide body business jet is designed to set new standards for all-around performance and builds on the quality and reliability of its predecessor, the acclaimed Challenger 604 jet. The Challenger 605 jet is an impressive intercontinental jet that can whisk 12 passengers three crew from New York City to London non-stop.*

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Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we posted revenues of $16.8 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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* Under certain operating conditions.