Bombardier, Italy Sign Order for Two Canadair 415 with Option for Two More.MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 1998--Bombardier Aerospace (ME:BBD BBD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Barbados Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. .A.) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :BBD.A.) (ME:BBD.B.) (TSE:BBD.B.) announced today that the Department of Civil Protection of the Government of Italy has signed a contract for two Canadair 415 amphibious aircraft Noun 1. amphibious aircraft - an airplane designed to take off and land on water amphibian aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane" and extended an option for two additional waterbombers. The aircraft will enter into service later this month. This order, the second in 1998, will increase the Italian Canadair 415 firefighting fleet to a total of ten turboprop turboprop: see turbine. turboprop Hybrid engine that provides jet thrust and also drives a propeller. It is similar to the turbojet except that an added turbine, behind the combustion chamber, works through a shaft and speed-reducing gears to turn a aircraft, and will increase to 12 if the option is exercised. "We are delighted Italy recognizes the effectiveness of the Canadair 415 by placing this order," stated Tom Appleton, president, Amphibious Aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace Bombardier Aerospace is a division of the Bombardier group, with the third largest workforce (behind Boeing and Airbus) and the fourth largest in yearly delivery of commercial airplanes (behind Boeing, Airbus and Embraer). . "This fourth order from the Italian government clearly demonstrates the utility of the Canadair 415 combating wildfires throughout this country." Since beginning service with the Italian Department of Civil Protection in the spring of 1995, the Canadair 415 aircraft have now accumulated some 6,575 flight hours and have completed more than 22,200 drops. They have demonstrated their excellent capabilities during the past fire seasons by operating effectively and safely at low altitudes in rugged and demanding conditions. "The 415 is providing Italy's firefighters with the most advanced aerial firefighting Aerial firefighting is a method to combat wildfires using aircraft. The types of aircraft used may be either fixed-wing or helicopters. Agents used to fight fires may be either water or specially-formulated fire retardants. capabilities in the world, offering very high capacity, faster response times and more flexibility" stated Dr. Andrea Todisco, director, Italian Civil Protection Department. This order increases the Canadair 415 orderbook to 40 aircraft, 34 of which have already been delivered to firefighting agencies in Croatia, Italy, France, Quebec and Ontario. In the Mediterranean region, France, Croatia and Italy will operate 22 Canadair 415 aircraft this summer. Spain operates 15 CL-215T turboprop aircraft, while Greece, Spain and Croatia have 22 CL-215 piston aircraft in service. The Canadair 415 has a maximum speed of 375 km/h (235 mph) and in an average mission of 11 kilometres (six nautical miles) distance from water to fire, it can complete nine drops within an hour, delivering 55,260 litres (14,600 U.S. gallons) of fire suppressant. Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer with its Canadair and de Havilland de Ha·vil·land , Olivia Born 1916. British-born American actress who portrayed Melanie in Gone With the Wind (1939) and won an Academy Award for To Each His Own (1946) and The Heiress (1949). operations in Canada, Learjet in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Shorts in the United Kingdom. Leading the 20- to 70-passenger regional carrier market, Bombardier Aerospace offers complete families of Dash 8(R) turboprop and Canadair Regional Jet(R) aircraft. It has the industry's widest range of business jets, from the light and mid-size Learjet(R) series to the widebody Challenger(R) and ultra long-range Global Express(R). It also produces the Canadair 415 firefighting/maritime mission aircraft and designs and manufactures airframe components and aircraft engine nacelles. Bombardier Inc. is a Canadian corporation engaged in design, development, manufacturing and marketing activities in the fields of rail transportation equipment, aerospace, and recreational products. It also provides financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. and services related to its products and core competencies. The Montreal-based corporation employs 47,000 people. Bombardier's revenues for its last fiscal year ended January 31, 1998, totalled $8.5 billion (Cdn.). (R) Registered trademark of Bombardier Inc. 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