BBD.A Bombardier Inc

Bombardier Aerospace confirmed today that the CSeries aircraft program is making
solid progress and initial performance results are in line with the company's
expectations. However, based on the thorough review of the CSeries program after
the first flight of the CS100 on September 16, 2013, the flight test phase will
require more time than originally anticipated to ensure, amongst other things,
that the aircraft has the overall system maturity to support a successful
entry-into-service. The CS100 aircraft's entry-into-service is now scheduled for
the second half of 2015 and will be followed by the CS300 aircraft's
entry-into-service approximately six months afterwards. 


"We are taking the required time to ensure a flawless entry-into-service. We are
very pleased that no major design changes have been identified, this gives us
confidence that we will meet our performance targets," said Mike Arcamone,
President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "While the process has taken more
time than we had expected, our suppliers are aligned with the program's schedule
and together, we will continue to work closely to move the program steadily
forward. With the first flight of flight test vehicle 2 (FTV2) successfully
completed on January 3, 2014, the CSeries aircraft program will continue to gain
traction over the coming months." 


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. Powered by Pratt & Whitney
PurePower PW1500G engines, the CSeries aircraft family will offer a 15(i) per
cent cash operating cost advantage and a 20(i) per cent fuel burn advantage.
With the extra capacity seating option, the CS300 aircraft's productivity
further improves, offering airlines an average of four(i) per cent additional
cash operating cost advantage per seat.


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)(i). The CSeries aircraft will be up to 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg)(i) 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. 


As of today, Bombardier has booked orders and commitments for 445 CSeries
aircraft, which include firm orders for 198 CSeries airliners. Some 17 customers
and lessees have joined the CSeries aircraft program. 


About Bombardier 

Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking
far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by
answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation
everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make
us a global leader in transportation. 


Bombardier is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World and North America Indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we
posted revenues of $16.8 billion. News and information are available at
bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier. 


Note to editors 

Images of CSeries aircraft are posted with this release in the press releases
section at www.bombardier.com. Additional images and videos of CSeries aircraft
are available in the CSeries Hub at www.cseries.com. B-roll is available at
bcamediafootage.com. 


Follow @Bombardier_Aero on Twitter to receive the latest news and updates from
Bombardier Aerospace. 


(i) The CSeries aircraft are in the development phase. All data and
specifications are estimates, subject to changes in family strategy, branding,
capacity and performance during the development, manufacture and certification
process. All performance references have been estimated based on a 500-nm North
American operating environment and comparisons are to in-production aircraft. 


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


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


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Marc Duchesne
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
+1-416-375-3030
marc.duchesne@aero.bombardier.com
www.bombardier.com

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