BOMBARDIER INC. : Croatia Airlines commande deux avions de ligne Bombardier Q400 NextGen

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 19 septembre 2008) - Bombardier Aéronautique a annoncé aujourd'hui que Croatia Airlines de Zagreb a signé un contrat d'achat de deux biturbopropulseurs de ligne Q400 NextGen. Le transporteur a également pris des options sur quatre autres avions. Cette transaction représente la conversion de deux options prises sur des avions Q400 annoncées le 4 juin 2007, lorsque Croatia Airlines avait passé une commande ferme de quatre appareils Q400. Deux de ces avions ont déjà été livrés.


Au prix courant de l'avion Q400 NextGen, le contrat annoncé aujourd'hui a une valeur d'environ 57 millions $US. Cette valeur pourrait passer à 180 millions $US si toutes les quatre options sont exercées.

"The Q400 aircraft is at the very top of the global airline industry in terms of flight specifications, technological achievements and cost-effectiveness, said Ivan Misetic, President and Chief Executive Officer, Croatia Airlines. "We are convinced that by acquiring these aircraft, Croatia Airlines will reaffirm its position as a regional leader in Southeast Europe, besides contributing to connecting Croatia with the world and expanding the Croatian economy."

"We are delighted that Croatia Airlines has placed an order for Q400 NextGen airliners so soon after the delivery of its first two Q400 aircraft earlier this year," said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "It's a solid vote of confidence in these aircraft and we look forward to helping Croatia Airlines build a stronger presence in Europe."

Including the order announced today, firm orders for Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners now total 319, with 210 delivered as of July 31, 2008. The aircraft are in service with, or have been ordered by 25 operators around the world.

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, 2008, were $17.5 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, Dash 8, Q400 and NextGen are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

About Croatia Airlines

Croatia Airlines is the Croatian flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. As a network carrier Croatia Airlines provides passenger travel services on short and mid-range flights in Economy and Business Classes within Europe. The company is trying to maximally adjust its business to the demands of the market and the passengers by providing a quality service which is based on safety, punctual flights, knowing the market, and working together with established and well-known airline companies. All detailed information can be found at www.croatiaairlines.com

Notes to Editors

Images of Croatia Airlines Q400 NextGen aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.bombardier.com

Contacts:

Bombardier Aerospace
John Arnone
416-375-3030
www.bombardier.com

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