Press Release

Issued by Bombardier Aviation.

November 6, 2012

Demonstrating its commitment to China and the broader Asia-Pacific marketplace, Bombardier is pleased to return to Airshow China in Zhuhai for its 2012 edition, where it will showcase its diversified portfolio of business and commercial aircraft, and its superior customer support services.

Bombardier has a longstanding relationship with the Chinese market. Its range of industry-leading aviation products, as well as its ever-expanding global network of service centres and production sites, position the company to meet the nation's growing aerospace needs.

During the Airshow, three airplanes from Bombardier's broad collection of business aircraft will be on static display. These include the super midsize Challenger 300 jet, the widebody Challenger 850 jet and the ultra long-range Global 6000 jet, featuring the new Bombardier Vision Flight Deck.

Business Aircraft

Business aviation in China is experiencing sustained and rapid growth. Bombardier's latest market forecast for the aviation industry predicts a total delivery of 2,420 business jet deliveries destined for China over the next 20 years. With a solid fleet of business jets in the country, and a strong market share of one third of the business jet market in China, Bombardier's Learjet, Challenger and Global jets are all represented. The fast-growing fleet of Bombardier business aircraft based in China has already surpassed 78 jets.

"We are very proud to show our business jets to our growing clientele in China" said Michael Han, Regional Vice-President, Sales, China, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Bombardier is poised to further expand its customer base in the country with an expanding business jet portfolio to respond to the increasing business aviation requirements of the Chinese market."

Bombardier aircraft on static display

Challenger 300 aircraft: The dependable Challenger 300 jet offers true transcontinental range and superior long-range cruise speed, with eight to ten passengers. Its 3,065 nm (5,676 km) range connects Hong Kong with Delhi non-stop with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. Its superior airfield performance allows it to operate out of 5,000 ft (1,524 m) runways with ease. The Challenger 300 jet offers the best performance and value in its class, combined with a dispatch reliability that has consistently been above 99.7 per cent, it has exceeded customer expectations since its entry-into-service in 2004.

Challenger 850 aircraft: The Challenger 850 jet embodies comfort for its passengers by offering the largest cabin in its segment with proven reliability, making it the choice of many for flights up to 2,811 nm (5,206 km). It will fly eight passengers from Hong Kong to Darwin Australia non-stop.

Global 6000 aircraft: The Global 6000 jet's unrivalled cabin size and levels of comfort combined with a stand-up shower and the Bombardier Vision Flight Deck means no other purpose-built business jet comes close in terms of high-speed range capability and traveller comfort. Offering the ultimate in technology, this intrepid jet can link Shanghai to San Francisco non-stop, with eight passengers and three-to-four crew.