L'avion Bombardier 415 Amphibie franchit le cap de 200 000 heures de vol

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC - (Marketwire - 15 décembre 2011) - Bombardier Aerospace a
annoncé aujourd'hui que l'avion Bombardier 415 a franchi une étape importante en
moins de 20 ans de durée de vie : plus de 200 000 heures de vol depuis sont
entrée en service.

« Étant donné le montant limité de temps de vol spécialisé réel par an, il est
pour le moins impressionnant que le programme Bombardier 415 ait atteint ce
niveau remarquable de 200 000 heures de vol pendant lesquelles il a largué plus
de cinq milliards de litres d'eau », a déclaré Michel Bourgeois, Président,
Avions Spécialisés et Amphibies & Formation Aviation Militaire chez Bombardier
Aerospace. "It is no wonder many believe that the Bombardier 415 aircraft is one
of the most successful aerial firefighting aircraft programs in history," added
Mr. Bourgeois.

Including the recent order from an undisclosed customer, Bombardier has booked
firm orders for a total of 84 aircraft, and to date, 76 Bombardier 415 aircraft
are in service with more than 18 operators worldwide.

The production of the Bombardier 415 aircraft integrates a high level of
craftsmanship and is adapted to meet the requirements of customers. A team of
in-service support experts is available at all times to assist the operators.

The Bombardier 415 has a normal cruise speed of 333 km/h (180 ktas) and in an
average mission of 11 kilometres (six nautical miles) distance from water to
fire, it can complete nine drops within an hour, delivering 55,260 litres
(14,600 U.S. gallons) of fire suppressant. The aircraft is also offered in a
multi-purpose version, the Bombardier 415 MP aircraft, for search and rescue,
maritime patrol and environmental protection, while maintaining its firefighting
capability. Malaysia and Greece have each taken delivery of two Bombardier 415
MP aircraft for special mission roles.

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 $17.9 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 atwww.bombardier.com or follow us on
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Contacts:
Haley Dunne
Bombardier Aerospace
+1-514-855-7989
www.bombardier.com


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