Bombardier News

Bombardier reported lower first quarter revenue in its aerospace division as it earned less from the sale of its aircraft. Bombardier, which has poured billions of dollars into aerospace programmes such as the CSeries, said revenue in the division fell 9 percent to USD$2.1 billion in the first quarter. Total revenue rose about 2 percent to USD$4.35 billion.

Net income fell to USD$115 million in the quarter ended March 31, from USD$148 million a year earlier. The company delivered a total of 56 aircraft in the quarter, compared to 53 a year earlier. Bombardier Aerospace's backlog totalled USD$38.5 billion, higher than the USD$37.3 billion at the end of December. Bombardier said it was making progress with the CSeries jet and the fourth flight test vehicle was expected to complete its first flight in the coming weeks.

The CSeries could be Bombardier's ticket into the big leagues, with its CS100 and CS300 models suited to compete with the smaller planes made by Boeing and Airbus. Montreal-based Bombardier, which also makes trains, said revenue rose nearly 10 percent to USD$2.3 billion in the transport business. Order backlog in the transport business was USD$38.4 billion, up from USD$32.4 billion at the end of December.

(Reuters)

This was said by Bombardier this evening...just a bit of a thank you.

Bombardier said its Challenger 350 business jet has received certification from Canada's transport department.

Not news but a view you won't see everyday...Inside a Global Express by Bombardier while looking at a belly view landing from inside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQhaW129rdM

Swinging gears on a Global Express...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOh2Bh9UTM4

The Global 6000’s cockpit, featuring Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics, is a work in progress. The baseline system offers four adaptive flight displays that support SVS, EVS, video, electronic checklists, XM satellite radio weather and FMS maps, plus a dual-channel, fail-active autopilot and auto throttles. Rockwell Collins MultiScan weather radar, triple IRS, TAWS and full-feature FMSes are standard.

Full Press Release on the CRJ900 Next Gen

Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first of 30 enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft to American Airlines Group Inc. The aircraft will be operated by American Airlines Group wholly owned subsidiary PSA Airlines, Inc. under the American Eagle brand. The purchase agreement for the aircraft, which was announced in December 2013, also included options on an additional 40 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. Prior to yesterday’s delivery ceremony, the aircraft was unveiled to American Airlines employees and PSA Airlines employees at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and in Dayton, Ohio. Representatives of the media also had the opportunity to view the aircraft.

American Airlines is the first customer to take delivery of the enhanced CRJ900 NextGen regional jet, which provides up to 5.5 per cent fuel burn reduction over earlier-generation CRJ900 aircraft. The delivery ceremony at Bombardier’s Mirabel, Québec, facility was attended by senior executives and employees of American Airlines, PSA Airlines, Bombardier and major suppliers to the CRJ Series regional jet program. “We look forward to integrating the enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft into our fleet and to expanding service for our customers,” said Keith Houk, President, PSA Airlines. “The new CRJ900 NextGen aircraft will provide us with new opportunities and signal a bright future for PSA.”

“This milestone delivery of the first enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft further cements our long-standing relationship with American Airlines and we are pleased to welcome PSA Airlines as the latest operator to join the CRJ900 NextGen family,” said Ray Jones, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Asset Management, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “Both airlines have been operating Bombardier aircraft for more than 10 years and have helped the CRJ family of aircraft become the benchmark in regional aviation. We look forward to the aircraft’s imminent entry-into-service and congratulate American Airlines and PSA Airlines as they target their various markets with the right aircraft to meet the requirements of both business and leisure travellers.”

As of March 31, 2014, Bombardier had recorded firm orders for 1,817 CRJ Series aircraft, including 343 CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. Worldwide, CRJ Series aircraft are in service with more than 60 airlines and more than 30 customers operate corporate variants of the aircraft. The aircraft are operating in more than 50 countries on six continents, and on average, a CRJ aircraft takes off every 10 seconds somewhere in the world. CRJ Series aircraft have transported more than 1.4 billion passengers and have logged more than 39 million flight hours and over 32 million takeoffs and landings.

Bombardier unveils Global 7000 mockup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shZqLdKfegM

Quick walkthrough as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc6nhGRP9ms

The all-new Bombardier Challenger 350 has attains FAA certification.

Looks like the first customer for the Challenger 350 will be NetJets

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a customer, who has requested to remain unidentified at this time, has placed a firm order for 16 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets and has also taken options for eight additional airliners of the same type.

Bombardier will be showcases some of their business jet line up at the upcoming Farnborough show.

Bombardier Aerospace has announced that it showcased a Q400 NextGen aircraft in Astana, Kazakhstan today. Activities included a demonstration flight for Air Kazakhstan and representatives of the media. “The Q400 NextGen turboprop is ideally suited for the geographically diverse regions in Central Asia,” said Ray Jones, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Asset Management, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The Q400 NextGen aircraft is the most advanced turboprop on the market and has the speed and range required to service the Kazakh market with the highest standards of safety, reliability and passenger comfort. Importantly too, the Q400 NextGen aircraft has proven its capability in very hot, as well as extreme cold weather conditions – having been certified for operations in temperatures as low as -54o C.

Bombardier Aerospace announced that it continues to expand its worldwide local response networks with the opening of a new Regional Support Office (RSO) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The office - the 23rd Bombardier RSO to open in the network - will anchor regional support capabilities for Bombardier commercial aircraft customers throughout the Middle East and surrounding areas. Bombardier announced the new Dubai RSO during the Africa and Middle East Regional Review to an audience of commercial aircraft customers, foreign dignitaries and government officials in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Bombardier also announced it is further strengthening its commercial aircraft sales and marketing team with the appointment of Alex Glock, Regional Vice President, Sales - Latin America and the Caribbean. Mr. Glock will be based in the region with the location of his central sales office to be confirmed at a later date. Satellite commercial aircraft sales offices are already located in São Paolo, Brazil and Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the near future, the breadth of the Latin America commercial aircraft sales and marketing teams will be strengthened further as the central office is staffed to fully support the region.

“In the last 10 years, capacity growth in the region has nearly doubled, keeping in line with an accelerated GDP rate that is one of the world’s fastest growing. As demand for commercial aircraft accelerates in Latin America and the Caribbean, we are pleased to demonstrate the importance of this dynamic market as we realign and position a strong, locally based sales and marketing team under Alex to provide industry-leading solutions to current and prospective customers,” said Kevin Smith, Vice President, Sales, Americas, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.

“Alex brings over 20 years of industry experience and strategic knowledge of the Latin America and Caribbean markets. He will be instrumental in further strengthening our presence in these key strategic regions, which are experiencing robust economic growth – projected to continue with events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics activities in Brazil,” added Mr. Smith. “These major international sporting events are spurring regional growth, including investment in secondary aviation infrastructure, and the development of low fare carriers, providing wider access to affordable air travel.”