Bombardier Transportation Appoints Claas Belling as New Head of External Communications

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Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation today announced that Claas Belling has been appointed Head of External Communications at the company's headquarters in Berlin, Germany. Claas Belling will manage the global external communications, including marketing communications and group media relations, in close cooperation with Bombardier Transportation's local media relations representatives in their respective countries. In his role he reports to Cecile Vion-Lanctuit, Vice President Communications at Bombardier Transportation.

Belling joins from Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH where he led the external communications for the international business. Prior to this, he managed communications for the manned military aircraft and services business at Airbus Defence and Space starting in 2008. In this regard he managed communications actions in numerous high volume global sales campaigns. He also worked for several years in press and public relations in the German armed forces. Claas Belling has profound knowledge of communications and a degree in Journalism and Public Relations.

About Bombardier Transportation

Bombardier Transportation is a global leader in rail technology and offers the broadest portfolio in the industry. It covers the full spectrum of rail solutions, ranging from trains to sub-systems and signalling. The company also provides complete transport systems, e-mobility technology and maintenance services. As an innovation driver, Bombardier Transportation continuously breaks new ground in sustainable mobility. It provides integrated solutions that create substantial benefits for operators, passengers and the environment. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier Transportation employs around 39,400 people and its products and services operate in over 60 countries.

About Bombardier

Bombardier is the world's leading 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 North America Index. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, we posted revenues of $18.2 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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