Bombardier vend un avion CRJ900 NextGen à Petroleum Air Services Égypte

DUBAÏ, ÉMIRATS ARABES UNIS --(Marketwire - 15 novembre 2011) - Bombardier
Aéronautique a annoncé aujourd'hui que Petroleum Air Services (PAS), du Caire, a
signé un contrat d'acquisition pour un biréacteur régional CRJ900 NextGen. La
transaction comprend également une option pour un second CRJ900 NextGen. Le
CRJ900 NextGen de PAS sera le premier appareil de la série CRJ exploité en
Égypte.

D'après le prix courant de l'avion de ligne CRJ900 NextGen, le contrat est
estimé à environ 42 millions $US et pourrait s'élever jusqu'à 85 millions $US si
l'option est convertie en commande ferme.

"We require a proven jet aircraft to enhance services to our oil company
customers and for our touristic destinations," said General Gamil Morad Ismail,
Chairman and Managing Director, Petroleum Air Services. "The Bombardier CRJ900
NextGen aircraft has the performance we require in our harsh Middle Eastern
operating environment; it has a comparatively low fuel burn; and based on our
experience with our de Havilland and Bombardier turboprops, it will have the
technical reliability we require."

"Petroleum Air Services' selection of the CRJ900 NextGen regional jet is a
strong testimonial for the aircraft since the company is well respected and has
a rigorous aircraft evaluation process," said Chet Fuller, Senior Vice
President, Sales, Marketing and Asset Management, Bombardier Commercial
Aircraft. "We look forward to the entry into service of the first CRJ900 NextGen
aircraft in Egypt."

Established in 1982, PAS operates helicopter and fixed wing charter and air-taxi
services primarily for the petroleum industry. Surplus hours are used by tour
operators within Egypt and to international destinations within the region. Its
current fleet includes four de Havilland Dash 7 aircraft and five Bombardier
Q300 turboprops.

Like other members of the CRJ Series family of aircraft, the light weight and
advanced aerodynamics of the 88-seat CRJ900 NextGen regional jet combine to
deliver improved efficiency and reduced operating costs compared to other
aircraft in its class. The combination of a larger winglet and other
optimizations since the launch of the CRJ900 aircraft program, give the CRJ900
NextGen regional jet excellent airfield performance and enroute fuel
consumption. All CRJ NextGen aircraft feature new interiors with larger overhead
luggage bins, larger windows, improved lighting and redesigned ceiling panels.

Including the order from PAS, the CRJ Series family of aircraft has attracted
1,709 firm orders (including 266 orders for CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen aircraft),
with 1,647 delivered as of July 31, 2011. CRJ Series aircraft are in service
with more than 60 airlines. In addition, corporate variants of CRJ Series
aircraft are in service with another 30 operators. The worldwide fleet of CRJ
Series aircraft has amassed more than 31 million flight hours and 26 million
take-off and landing cycles.

About Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, a business unit of Bombardier Inc., is a world
leader in the design and production of aircraft that seat up to 145 passengers.
Its mission is to provide a complete range of commercial aircraft optimized for
best-in-class efficiency with the highest level of customer service. The product
portfolio is comprised of the Q400 NextGen airliner, the CRJ NextGen family of
regional jets, and the CSeries jetliners, which are the world's newest and most
advanced single-aisle, mainline aircraft for the 100- to 149-seat market
segment.

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 January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, 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 or follow us
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Notes to editors

Images of Petroleum Air Services CRJ900 NextGen aircraft are available in the
press releases section at: www.bombardier.com.

For additional images, video and product information on CRJ NextGen aircraft,
please visit: www.crjnextgen.com.

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in French at http://Presse.AvionsCommerciaux.Bombardier.com.

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Contacts:
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