Bombardier Announces Order for Amphibious Aircraft
March 26 2014 - 7:30AM
Marketwired
Bombardier Announces Order for Amphibious Aircraft
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador adds another two
Bombardier 415 aircraft to its forest firefighting fleet
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Mar 26, 2014) - Bombardier
Aerospace announced today that it has signed a firm purchase
agreement with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for two
Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft. The transaction is
valued at approximately $73.7 million US, based on list price, and
includes various product enhancements. Deliveries of the aircraft
will begin during the second quarter of 2014 and will continue in
2015.
"Bombardier has enjoyed an excellent working relationship with
the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, beginning in 1995 with
the purchase of the province's first CL-215 aircraft and
in 2010, with the purchase of its first Bombardier 415
aircraft. We are proud of the confidence that the Government has
placed in Bombardier Aerospace and in our aircraft products, thus
reaffirming the continued demand for this unique aircraft," said
Michel Bourgeois, President, Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft
& Military Aviation Training, Bombardier Aerospace.
"With Newfoundland and Labrador's rugged lake-rich terrain and
limited airport access in remote areas, the Bombardier 415
aircraft is the best choice for combatting the region's forest
fires," added Mr. Bourgeois.
"We are pleased with the acquisition of another two
Bombardier 415 aircraft, and we remain convinced that it
is an essential tool for the protection of our communities,
environment, resources and wildlife," said the Honourable Nick
McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works, Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador. "We look forward to continuing our
relationship with Bombardier."
While Newfoundland and Labrador have one of the largest fleets
of Bombardier amphibious aircraft in Canada, the country
as a whole is home to nearly 60* such aircraft - the largest
national fleet of its kind in the world. There are 165*
Bombardier 415 aircraft and its predecessors, the
CL-215 and CL-215T aircraft, in-service
worldwide, with over 40 years of combined experience.
About the Bombardier 415 aircraft
The Bombardier 415 firefighter aircraft has a normal
cruise speed of 180 KT (333 km/h) under certain conditions. In an
average mission of six nautical miles (11 km) distance from water
to fire, it can complete nine drops within an hour and deliver
14,589 US gallons (55,233 litres) of fire suppressant.
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 Montréal, 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, 2013, we posted revenues of $18.2
billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or
follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
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*As of January 2, 2014
Bombardier, Bombardier 415, CL-215, CL-215T and The
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subsidiaries.
Haley DunneBombardier
Aerospace+1-514-855-7989www.bombardier.com
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