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Bombardier’s Laurent and Pierre to be honoured at NBAA
Bombardier will celebrate the NBAA’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award for Laurent Beaudoin and Pierre Beaudoin at NBAA-BACE 2024.
Pierre Beaudoin, chairman of the board of directors of Bombardier.

As part of the opening keynote of the 2024 edition of NBAA-BACE, Laurent Beaudoin, chairman emeritus of Bombardier, and Pierre Beaudoin, chairman of the board of directors of Bombardier, will receive the coveted Meritorious Service to Aviation Award. The award recognises their visionary leadership, undisputed legacy and significant contribution to the advancement of the business aviation industry. The event, attended by industry and media representatives from around the world, will kick off the annual business aviation convention.

“The entire Bombardier team is tremendously proud to celebrate the immense contribution of Laurent Beaudoin and Pierre Beaudoin, and to share this special moment with our industry peers and collaborators,” says president and CEO Éric Martel. “Thanks to Laurent Beaudoin and Pierre Beaudoin’s vision, Bombardier remains a company built on family values, where cultivating authentic relationships, fostering true connections and offering tailored services are what we are renowned for. Bombardier continues to elevate the world of aviation by redefining excellence, and we are pleased to showcase our industry-leading aircraft and tremendous accomplishments at NBAA-BACE.”

Bombardier’s services team will be on-site at the Las Vegas Convention Centre to present its comprehensive services offering and industry-leading support infrastructure. Bombardier will showcase an impressive lineup of its industry-leading business jets with the Global 7500, Global 6500 and Challenger 3500 aircraft on display at this large-scale event. The company will also present a Certified Pre-Owned Challenger 300 aircraft, introducing visitors to its extensive and tailored offering in the pre-owned aircraft sector.

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