BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE : VistaJet passe une commande ferme de six jets d'affaires Bombardier

VistaJet passe une commande ferme de six jets d'affaires Bombardier


- Quatre avions très long-courriers Global Express XRS et deux Challenger 605 à grande cabine

FARNBOROUGH, ROYAUME-UNI --(Marketwire - 20 juillet 2010) - Bombardier Aerospace a annoncé aujourd'hui que VistaJet (Suisse) avait passé une commande ferme de quatre avions Global Express XRS et de deux avions Challenger 605. Le montant total de la commande est estimé à 277 millions de dollars, sur la base des tarifs 2010 pour un équipement type.

" C'est une excellente nouvelle pour nos deux entreprises ", a déclaré Steve Ridolfi, président de Bombardier Business Aircraft. " Cela renforce le message que l'aviation d'affaires reste un outil précieux et nécessaire pour les entreprises en Europe et dans le monde. "

VistaJet is a privately owned company offering revolutionary business aviation solutions through its one-of-a-kind Flight Solutions Program. Including the order announced today, the VistaJet fleet comprises more than 30 medium to ultra-long-range, state-of-the-art jets with an average age of less than two years. The current fleet includes Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 300, Challenger 604, Challenger 605, Challenger 850 and Global Express XRS jets.

"VistaJet has expanded rapidly beyond Europe's borders. We now have major customers in the Middle East, Africa, Russia / CIS and Far East who require longer-haul aircraft with state-of-the-art cabins. Challenger and Global business jets are ideal to meet the needs of our passengers in these regions," said Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet. "As we continue to build our global network, we are glad we can rely on the strong products of the Bombardier business aircraft family to achieve our expansion goals."

Challenger 605 aircraft: In service since January 2007, the Challenger 605 jet features the widest stand-up cabin of any large category business jet available today. It is equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite and an all-new cabin electronic system. It can whisk five passengers from Geneva-New York non-stop(i), in superior comfort. Optional equipment on the Challenger 605 jet now includes the Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS), providing pilots with significantly improved situational awareness and the ability to observe runway lights and the runway environment in difficult operating conditions, such as low visibility or darkness.

Global Express XRS aircraft: The Global Express XRS business jet's superior performance and cabin volume make it a leader in the ultra-long-range jet category. Offering the ultimate in cabin comfort, this impressive jet can link London-Mumbai or New York-Moscow non-stop with eight passengers and three-to-four crew(i). The Global Express XRS jet is now available with the Global Vision flight deck, featuring a state-of-the-art avionics suite paired with superior design aesthetics to create the ultimate flight control environment and providing Global aircraft pilots with an unprecedented level of situational awareness and comfort.

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, 2010, were $19.4 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.

(i)Under certain operating conditions.

Bombardier, Bombardier Enhanced Vision System, Challenger, Challenger 300, Challenger 604, Challenger 605, Challenger 850, Global, Global Express, Learjet 40, Learjet 60, XR and XRS are either registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

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