First Set of Systems Tests and Simulations Underway for Bombardier CSeries …

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 25, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX –
Bombardier announced today that the first set of systems tests and
simulations for its all-new, technologically advanced CSeries
aircraft, including those on the engine and electrical system, have
started in its systems integration rig known as «Aircraft 0″(i –
known also as the Complete Integrated Aircraft Systems Test Area
(CIASTA. Test data are confirming that the aircraft development
program is on track to reach key performance targets as the drive
towards Entry-Into-Service (EIS in late 2013 continues. These major
program milestones signal that Bombardier and its suppliers are
making significant progress in the development of the CSeries
aircraft.

Approximately 90 per cent of the CSeries aircraft’s systems will be
tested in the first half of 2012 on «Aircraft 0,» which is located at
the company’s Mirabel, Quebec facility, 40 km north of Montreal. The
progressive commissioning of the systems will be ongoing throughout
the year to ensure continued aircraft validation on the ground, prior
to flight testing.

«Over 200 components and systems for the CSeries aircraft are being
tested worldwide and I am pleased to say that the data received so
far is confirming our key performance targets and exceeding our
expectations in many areas,» said Rob Dewar, Vice President and
General Manager, CSeries, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.

«Pratt Whitney has run over 1,300 hours of full engine testing on
the PW1500G engine that will power the CSeries aircraft and the first
set of final assembly tooling at Mirabel is complete. Additionally,
assembly simulation exercises are underway to optimize learning; and
the pre-validation of the assembly process, as well as environmental
health and safety requirements up front is a key focus.

«The development team for the CSeries aircraft is extremely engaged,
committed, working hard and making outstanding progress towards
achieving first flight approximately one year prior to the EIS,»
added Mr. Dewar.

«In terms of sales, we’re right on track with 11 customers having
placed orders, options, and other commitments for up to 317 CSeries
aircraft,» said Chet Fuller, Senior Vice President, Commercial,
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. «Amongst these we have major network
carriers, national carriers, premium airlines serving city centre
airports, a low-cost airline, leasing companies and a full service
provider to airline partners. This diversity of customers speaks
volumes about the flexibility of the CSeries aircraft family and its
ability to meet air transport requirements worldwide in the 100- to
149-seat market segment.

«Currently, we’re talking to more than 70 prospective operators
worldwide and our recently announced agreement with COMAC creates
opportunities for customers of the CSeries and C919 aircraft to
realize cost benefits from the operation of both aircraft families,»
added Mr. Fuller.

About CSeries Aircraft

Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the 100 per cent
new CSeries aircraft family combines advanced materials, leading-edge
technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements
in 2013 and beyond. Powered by Pratt Whitney PurePower PW1500G
engines, the CSeries aircraft family will offer a 15(ii per cent
cash operating cost advantage and a 20(ii per cent fuel burn
advantage. The CSeries aircraft’s clean-sheet design is ensuring that
the aircraft will achieve greatly reduced noise and emissions, as
well as superior operational flexibility, exceptional airfield
performance and a range of 2,950 nm (5,463 km(ii. The CSeries
aircraft will be up to 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg(ii lighter than other
aircraft in the same seat category and will provide passengers with a
best-in-class, widebody cabin environment in a single-aisle aircraft.

Bombardier has booked firm orders for 138 CSeries airliners.
Customers include Braathens Aviation (five CS100 and five CS300
aircraft, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (30 CS100 aircraft, Korean Air (10
CS300 aircraft, Lease Corporation International Group (17 CS300 and
three CS100 aircraft, PrivatAir (five CS100 aircraft, Republic
Airways (40 CS300 aircraft, an unidentified major network carrier
(10 CS100 aircraft, an unidentified European customer (10 CS100
aircraft and a well-established, unidentified airline (three CS100
aircraft. The CSeries aircraft program has also booked options for
124 aircraft and purchase rights for 10 aircraft from these
customers, as well as Letters of Intent for up to 30 CSeries aircraft
from Ilyushin Finance Co, and for up to 15 CS300 aircraft from
Atlasjet.

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 December 31, 2011, were $18.3 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 or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Notes to editors

Images of CSeries aircraft are available in the press releases
section at:
www.bombardier.com and at
www.cseries. com

Photos and videos related to this press release are available at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bombardieraerospace/ and

http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=-0SXC-Y3EPE

Visit Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s «one-stop» news centre for
news releases, product fact sheets, backgrounders, videos, photos and
links to our social media channels at:

http://Press.CommercialAircraft.Bombardier.com .

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(i «Aircraft 0″ is pronounced «Aircraft Zero.»

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

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

            Contacts:          Marc Duchesne          Bombardier Commercial Aircraft          +1-416-375-3030    www.bombardier.com              

SOURCE: Bombardier Aerospace

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