MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - le 8 juin 2009) - Bombardier Aéronautique retourne en force au Salon aéronautique international de Paris-Le Bourget avec quatre de ses avions novateurs. Comptant parmi les plus grands avionneurs civils au monde, Bombardier mettra en vedette son portefeuille d'avions en présentant en exposition statique les biréacteurs d'affaires Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 850 et Global Express XRS, ainsi que le premier avion de ligne Q400 NextGen qui a été livré. De plus, une maquette pleine grandeur de la cabine du nouveau biréacteur d'affaires Learjet 85, entièrement fait de matériaux composites, sera également ouvert aux visiteurs dans la zone d'exposition statique.

Avions Bombardier en exposition statique :

Learjet 60 XR : En service depuis juillet 2007, cet avion est un modèle de performances, de confort, de valeur et de polyvalence sur le marché des biréacteurs intermédiaires. Le biréacteur Learjet 60 XR peut atteindre une vitesse de croisière élevée de Mach 0,81 (861 km/h), offrant des capacités de montée supérieures, une efficacité carburant éprouvée et de faibles coûts d'exploitation direct par mille marin(i). L'altitude d'exploitation plus élevée de cet appareil - certifié pour voler à 51 000 pieds (15 545 m) - se traduit par des économies de temps grâce à de meilleurs vents, moins de circulation et moins de turbulences.

Learjet 85 mock-up: Launched on October 30, 2007, and moving full-steam ahead towards entry into service in 2013, the new Learjet 85 aircraft will be the first Bombardier jet to feature an all-composite structure and will be the first all-composite structure business jet designed for type certification under U.S. Federal Aviation Administration FAR Part 25. The aircraft will seat up to eight passengers, target high-speed cruise of Mach 0.82 and a transcontinental range of up to 3,000 nautical miles (5,556 km)(i). The full-scale cabin mock-up features a double-club configuration, full galley and Pro Line Fusion avionics. The abundance of natural light is centre stage in this bright and airy environment that features the latest in-cabin design and ergonomic detail from flight deck to aft baggage compartment.

Challenger 850: This aircraft combines the outstanding dependability of a CRJ200 airliner with an executive cabin and the superior level of support business aircraft customers demand. The Challenger 850 aircraft features the cabin volume of an ultra-long range jet with a transcontinental range of up to 3,044 nautical miles (5,636 km)(i) and sets the comfort benchmark for its class.

Global Express XRS: The pioneering Global Express XRS business jet features the largest cabin of any purpose-built corporate aircraft - offering more cabin volume and more floor space than its closest competitor. No other business jet in the ultra long-range segment matches the high-speed range capability delivered by this aircraft. Offering the ultimate in cabin comfort, this impressive jet can link Paris-Los Angeles non-stop with eight passengers and three-to-four crew(i). Bombardier's new Global Vision flight deck, the first cockpit to feature Rockwell Collin's new Pro Line Fusion avionics is scheduled for its first flight on a Global Express XRS jet this summer.

Q400 NextGen: The large, fast, quiet and fuel efficient Q400 NextGen turboprop provides the perfect balance of passenger comfort and operating economics with a reduced environmental footprint. The static display provides an excellent opportunity to view the new NextGen aircraft interior featuring an enhanced overall cabin environment with LED lighting, new ceiling panels, dished window sidewalls and larger overhead bins. The Q400 NextGen airliner is one of three optimized families of commercial aircraft produced by Bombardier Aerospace.

Working together to reduce our environmental footprint

Recycling is an important step to creating a sustainable environment. As the official sponsor of the 48th Paris Air Show recycling program, Bombardier is proud to provide the recycling bins found throughout the site. Each action, whether large or small, can make a difference.

The Bombardier chalet is another prime example of the company's commitment to reduce its environmental impact. Following the philosophy of use-and-reuse since 2002, the chalet features sustainable and unique architectural features and workspaces, recycled materials and emphasizes responsible manufacturing practices.

The 2009 Paris International Air Show runs from Monday, June 15 to Thursday, June 18 for trade visitors, and Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21 for public vistors. The Bombardier chalet is located at A 365.

BOMBARDIER MEDIA ACTIVITIES:

Event: Bombardier Market Forecast Press Conference

Date: Monday, June 15, 2009

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Paris Airshow media centre

Participants:

Mairead Lavery, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development

Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft

Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

Event: Bombardier CSeries Program Update Media Briefing

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Paris Airshow media centre

Participants:

Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

Ben Boehm, Vice President, Commercial Aircraft Programs

Robert Dewar, Vice President, Integrated Product Development

Team

Colin Elliott, Vice President, Engineering and Business Development, Belfast

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2009, were $19.7 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

Bombardier, Global Vision, Global Express XRS, Challenger 850, Learjet 60 XR, Learjet 85 and Q400 NextGen are trademarks of Bombardier Inc or its subsidiaries.

Note to Editors

Please visit Bombardier Aerospace's Web site dedicated to our upcoming events at the Paris Airshow: www.parisairshow.bombardier.com

(i) Under certain operating conditions

Contacts:

Bombardier Aerospace

Marc Duchesne

514-855-7989

www.bombardier.com

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