Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast Launches Year of Celebrations to Mark 100-Year Anniversary

BELFAST, UNITED KINGDOM, Jan 15 (MARKET WIRE) --
Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast today launched a year of celebrations to
mark a century of extraordinary aviation heritage.

Founded in November 1908 by the three Short brothers, Horace, Eustace and
Oswald, a contract to build six Wright Flyers for the Wright brothers
followed soon after, which led to the brothers being described as the
first aircraft manufacturers in the world.

Over the last century, Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, initially as Short
Brothers, has pioneered many aviation advances. These include the first
all-metal aircraft, the Silver Streak; the famous flying boats that
opened up the long distance routes to the Far East and Southern Africa;
the SC1 vertical take-off and landing research aircraft; the SD3 commuter
aircraft, which helped stimulate the development of the regional aircraft
market. It has also had major input in Bombardier's CRJ Series family,
which has become the most successful regional aircraft in history; and
the Learjet 45 aircraft, the world's first all-computer designed business
jet.

At a special ceremony at Bombardier's Belfast facility at Queen's Island,
signage celebrating 100 years of aircraft innovation was officially
unveiled by the Northern Ireland Minister for Enterprise, Trade and
Investment, Nigel Dodds, in the presence of current and former employees.

Speaking at the ceremony, Michael Ryan, Vice-President and General
Manager, Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, said: "As a major contributor to
the local economy, we have a wonderful aviation heritage. The engineering
knowledge, ingenuity, and skills of our employees that have been the
hallmark of our company throughout the last century continue today.

"This centenary year is not just an opportunity to celebrate the
extraordinary achievements of the past, but to look forward to the next
100 years. As a world leader in key aerospace technologies, such as
advanced composites and engine nacelle development, we are continuing to
progress new technologies to ensure we remain at the forefront of
aviation excellence, and carry on the tradition of innovation in which
our company has always been rooted."

The calendar of events for employees during the centenary year includes
Family Days, aircraft displays, competitions and special events, and a
commemorative book of photos, whilst external activities will include
sponsorship of an international aeronautical conference, themed
participation at the Farnborough International Air Show in July, events
in Europe, and a special Centenary Gala Dinner.

Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast is one of the largest aerospace companies
in the UK and makes a significant contribution to the economy. It
produces around 10 per cent of Northern Ireland's manufacturing exports,
has an annual spend of almost 140m pounds sterling among some 800
suppliers in the UK and Ireland, and has the largest modern
apprenticeship scheme on the island. It also contributes to the community
through its charitable foundation, which donates two per cent of its
pre-tax profits to Northern Ireland-based charities focusing on
education, equal opportunities, the environment and economic regeneration
programmes. Its training, education, and economic regeneration
initiatives have won national and regional awards.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from
regional 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,
2007, were $14.8 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, Shorts, CRJ, Learjet, Learjet 45, Silver Streak, SC1 and SD3
are either unregistered or Registered Trade marks of Bombardier Inc. or
its subsidiaries.

Note to editors

Short Brothers was registered in Battersea, England, as an aircraft
manufacturer in November 1908, and began manufacturing aircraft for the
Wright brothers and others shortly thereafter. It established a factory
in Belfast in 1936, and became part of Bombardier Aerospace in 1989.

Contacts:
Bombardier Aerospace
Maria Ryan
+44 (0)28 9046 8545
www.bombardier.com

Bombardier Aerospace
Helen Gregory
+44 (0)28 9046 2463
www.bombardier.com

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