Bombardier Announces Three Key European Suppliers for CSeries Aircraft Program

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Mar 24 (MARKET WIRE) --
Bombardier Aerospace has added three key European suppliers to the
CSeries aircraft program. Alenia Aeronautica of Italy, Fokker Elmo of the
Netherlands and Goodrich Actuation Systems of the United Kingdom, will
provide key components and systems, and will be instrumental in
contributing to the development and success of the all new, game-changing
CSeries aircraft.

Alenia Aeronautica will provide the horizontal and vertical stabilizers,
fully equipped with hydraulic, electrical and flight control systems,
lights and antennas.

Fokker Elmo will be responsible for the design and production of the
entire wiring and interconnection system. Additionally Fokker Elmo will
design and produce all flight test and instrumentation wiring required
during the certification of the CSeries aircraft.

Goodrich Actuation Systems will be responsible for the design and
production of the flap and slat actuation systems for the CSeries
aircraft. A critical system for take-off and landing, the flap system is
installed on the wing and increases both lift and drag, while the slat
system adds lift and helps maintain smoother airflow.

"Adding three major suppliers to the CSeries aircraft team moves
Bombardier's development of the program forward in a significant way,"
said Benjamin Boehm, Vice-President, Programs, Bombardier Commercial
Aircraft. "CSeries aircraft customers will benefit from the extensive
experience of our suppliers in providing top-notch aeronautical systems
and components."

"We are currently reviewing quotations and proposals from a wide range of
potential suppliers, including other European suppliers. Bombardier's
Belfast operation in the UK is developing and producing the advanced
composite wings for the CSeries aircraft, and we are confident that
European suppliers will play an important role on the program, as is the
case on other Bombardier programs," he added.

On March 11, 2009, Bombardier and European airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG
announced the signing of a firm purchase agreement for 30 CSeries model
CS100 aircraft with options on an additional 30 CSeries aircraft. The
110-seat and 130-seat CSeries family of aircraft - including the CS100
and CS300 aircraft models - 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 alloys 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.

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).

Previously announced key suppliers

Bombardier previously selected the following suppliers for the CSeries
aircraft program:

C&D Zodiac for the design and production of the aircraft's interior
package, which includes the seats, interiors (including the linings,
monuments, bins, galleys and lavatories), oxygen system, lighting system,
insulation system, waste system and the water system;

Rockwell Collins as the supplier for the aircraft's avionics system.
Tailored specifically for the CSeries aircraft, its fully integrated
flight deck capability will provide flexibility, high reliability and low
life cycle costs without compromise on the aircraft's performance;

Parker Hannifin Corporation, through its Aerospace Group, for the design
and production of the CSeries airliner's fully integrated fuel and
hydraulics systems;

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS for the design and production of the
aircraft's Air Management System, which includes the environmental
control and cabin pressure control system;

Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), a subsidiary of the state-owned
aviation industrial entity China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC),
will supply the centre fuselage on the CSeries aircraft.

About Alenia Aeronautica

Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, is the largest Italian
aeronautic player which operates world-wide in the commercial and
military aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles and aerostructures. Alenia
Aeronautica also coordinates the activities of Alenia Aermacchi and
Alenia Aeronavali - wholly owned companies - respectively active in the
design and manufacturing of military trainer aircraft and in the
overhaul, maintenance and modification of military and civil aircraft.

About Fokker Elmo

Fokker Elmo is a Stork Aerospace operating company and internationally
recognized as a prime specialist in electrical interconnection systems
for aircraft and aircraft engines. The company holds a number two market
position. Fokker Elmo owns facilities in The Netherlands, China, USA and
Turkey.

Stork Aerospace develops and produces advanced structures and electrical
systems for the aerospace industry, and supplies integrated maintenance
services and products to aircraft owners and operators.

About Goodrich Actuation Systems

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of
systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets.
With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in
the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant
worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information
visit http://www.goodrich.com.

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, CSeries, CS100 and CS300 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 CSeries aircraft are available in the press releases section
at: www.aero.bombardier.com

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

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

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