BOMBARDIER INC. : Lease Corporation International Group commande 20 biréacteurs de ligne Bombardier CSeries avec option d'achat sur 20 autres appareils

Lease Corporation International Group commande 20 biréacteurs de ligne Bombardier CSeries avec option d'achat sur 20 autres appareils


Première société de nolisement qui achète des avions CSeries

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - le 30 mars 2009) - Bombardier Aéronautique a annoncé aujourd'hui que Lease Corporation International Aviation (New Buildings) Limited a signé un contrat d'achat ferme de trois biréacteurs de ligne CS100 et de 17 biréacteurs CS300. L'acquéreur qui a également pris des options sur 20 autres avions CSeries est une filiale en propriété exclusive de Lease Corporation International Aviation Limited (LCI). LCI est une société de nolisement privée qui dispose d'une flotte d'avions de ligne.

Aux prix courants, la commande ferme de 20 appareils CSeries est évaluée à environ 1,44 milliard $US.

"This firm order for both CS100 and CS300 aircraft adds to the momentum we anticipated for CSeries aircraft following the initial firm order by Deutsche Lufthansa AG. Moreover, LCI's purchase confirms the flexibility designed into this technologically advanced aircraft family as required by all our customers, but especially leasing companies," said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "We are grateful for LCI's confidence in the CSeries aircraft and delighted to welcome them as the launch leasing company customer. We look forward to working with them on further development of the aircraft for its entry into service in 2013."

"We are excited about the future of Bombardier's CSeries jetliner family," said LCI Chairman, Adam Tomazos. "Market studies carried out by ourselves and other organizations see a large worldwide demand for aircraft in the 100- to 149-seat category over the next two decades and the CSeries jetliner family is a perfect fit."

The launch of the CSeries family of aircraft was announced at the Farnborough Air Show on July 13, 2008.

The 110-seat and 130-seat CSeries family of aircraft brings unmatched passenger comfort, performance, and operating economics, benefiting from the latest technological advancements, including: fourth-generation aerodynamics; increased use of composites and advanced aluminium alloy in structures; the very latest in system technologies, such as fly-by-wire, electric brakes, and a next-generation engine - the Pratt & Whitney PurePower(TM) PW1000G engine. PurePower(TM) represents a significant breakthrough in turbofan technology, especially on the environmental front where it will set new benchmarks from dramatically reduced fuel burn, noise, and emissions.

At time of entry into service in 2013, the CSeries family of aircraft will be the greenest single-aisle aircraft in its class. These game-changing aircraft will emit 20(i) per cent less CO2 and 50(i) per cent less NOx, fly four(i) times quieter, and deliver dramatic energy savings - 20(i) per cent fuel burn advantage as well as 15(i) per cent improved cash operating costs versus current in-production aircraft of similar size. The CSeries aircraft will set a new benchmark in the industry, consuming as little as two litres of fuel per passenger per 100 kilometres in its more dense seating layouts(i).

The CS100 and CS300 aircraft models will share a new common centerline engine and have the same crew type rating, operating and maintenance procedures. Each of the aircraft models will also have operational flexibility to permit utilization on both short-haul and transcontinental routes.

In addition to Bombardier's fourth-generation transonic composite wing design, the company is also using its Reconfigurable Engineering Flight Simulator II (REFS II) to develop customized 'fly-by-wire' control laws specific to CSeries aircraft. This simulator is the first of many devices planned, as part of an extensive integrated test regime, to ensure the CSeries aircraft achieves consistently high levels of reliability when it enters service.

About Lease Corporation International

Lease Corporation International (LCI) is a privately owned aircraft lessor founded in 2004. Since its inception LCI has acquired aircraft valued at over $3.5 billion. Its customer list includes national flag carriers and major airlines such as Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Air France and Virgin Atlantic. The company's highly experienced management team works closely with airframe and engine manufacturers, and with major financial institutions to provide aircraft leasing solutions for airlines worldwide. Further information is available at www.lciaviation.com.

LCI is a member of the Libra Group.

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, CS100, CS300 and CSeries are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

(i) The CSeries aircraft is in the design phase. All data and specifications are estimates, subject to change in family strategy, branding, capacity, performance during the course of the design, manufacture and certification process. Performance has been estimated based on a 500-nm North American operating environment.

(TM) PurePower is a registered trademark of United Technologies Corp. - Pratt & Whitney.

Note to Editors

Images of LCI CS100 and CS300 aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.aero.bombardier.com

For additional CSeries aircraft images, video and product information visit www.nowisthefuture.com

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

Bombardier Aerospace
Alec McRitchie
44 (0) 2890 733514

Libra Group
Gareth Zundel
44 (0) 20 7245 8700

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