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First Learjet 75 Production Aircraft Lights Up with Power On

Bombardier Aerospace’s Learjet 75 jet continues to achieve its development milestones with the first powering up of the aircraft’s electrical systems on the Wichita production line. Aircraft power, including to the new Bombardier Vision flight deck, was switched on during the week of August 21, 2012, as the aircraft progresses towards its 2013 entry-into-service. “This is a fantastic achievement […]

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Eurolot to Add Six More Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft to its Fleet

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Warsaw-based Eurolot has converted options on six Q400 NextGen airliners to a firm order that will increase its fleet to 14 Q400 NextGen aircraft. Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGen airliner, the transaction announced today is valued at approximately $190 million US. Eurolot’s firm order for eight […]

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Man dies in light aircraft crash in Clarendon

A man died when a small aircraft crashed in a field in Wiltshire, police have said. Accident happened at about 16:20 BST on Wednesday afternoon in the Clarendon area, near Salisbury, Wiltshire police said. The pilot, who has not been identified, was the only person on board the aircraft, police confirmed. Next of kin have […]

Bombardier Financial Results for the 2Q Ended June 30, 2012

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Bombardier Financial Results for the 2Q Ended June 30, 2012

Revenues of $4.2 billion, compared to $4.7 billion last fiscal year EBIT of $220 million, or 5.3% of revenues, compared to $296 million, or 6.2%, last fiscal year Net income of $182 million, compared to $211 million last fiscal year Diluted earnings per share of $0.10, compared to $0.12 last fiscal year Free cash flow […]

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Flexjet and Lake Austin Spa Resort Partner for Ultimate Wellness Escape

Next stop, paradise. Flexjet fractional jet owners in need of a transcendent wellness retreat may now take advantage of exclusive benefits through a newly inked marketing alliance with Lake Austin Spa Resort. Voted #1 destination spa in North America by Condé Nast Traveler readers, Lake Austin Spa Resort is a premier lakefront destination spa resort […]

Flexjet and Bombardier Launch Nationwide Learjet 85 Aircraft Mock-Up Tour

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Flexjet and Bombardier Launch Nationwide Learjet 85 Aircraft Mock-Up Tour

Flexjet, the first fractional jet ownership company to offer shares on the all-new Learjet 85aircraft, and business aircraft manufacturer Bombardier are launching an 11-city U.S. tour offering the opportunity to experience firsthand the aircraft that is poised to revolutionize the industry. Event partners Rolls-Royce, Chocolatier Emanuel Andren, Full Swing Golf and the Napa Valley Vintners will be […]

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WestJet Order for Up to 45 Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft Goes Firm

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the conditional order placed by WestJet, an Alberta partnership on June 28, 2012, has been converted to a firm purchase agreement for up to 45 Q400 NextGen airliners. The transaction includes 20 firm-ordered Q400 NextGen aircraft and options on an additional 25 of the aircraft. WestJet’s letter of intent to acquire these aircraft was […]

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Bombardier Delivers a Global 5000 Jet to Jana Aviation

Bombardier today announced the delivery of a Global 5000 jet to Jana Aviation. The aircraft will be managed by Executive Aircraft Services and based in Beirut, Lebanon. “We are delighted that Jana Aviation has continued to place their trust in Bombardier aircraft for their operations in Lebanon,” said Khader Mattar, Regional Vice President, Sales, Middle East, Africa […]

Bombardier Aerospace Concludes a Successful Farnborough Airshow

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Bombardier Aerospace Concludes a Successful Farnborough Airshow

Bombardier Aerospace today concluded a successful week at the 2012 Farnborough International Airshow, where it had the opportunity to connect with business and commercial aircraft customers from around the world and announced up to $3.27 billion in firm orders and other commitments for its Q400 NextGen, CRJ and CSeries aircraft. “We arrived at Farnborough with solid momentum following a strong […]