Bombardier Aerospace Receives FAA Final Approval to Begin Learjet 45 Deliveries - C of A Granted; Deliveries Start Today.WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 1998-- (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.) 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). today announced that it has commenced deliveries of the all-new Learjet 45 business jet upon receiving its Certificate of Airworthiness air·wor·thy adj. air·wor·thi·er, air·wor·thi·est Being in fit condition to fly: an airworthy helicopter; airworthy avionics. from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control (FAA) yesterday. The certificate was awarded last night by FAA officials, the third major program achievement in the past week, capping one of the most comprehensive flight test and certification programs in corporate aviation history. Last Friday, the FAA awarded Learjet an unrestricted production certificate, along with an official endorsement for the Learjet 45 to fly into known icing conditions In aviation, icing conditions are those atmospheric conditions that can lead to the formation of water ice on the surfaces of the aircraft, or as carburetor icing within the engine. Inlet icing is another engine-related danger, often occurring in jet aircraft. . "We are now beginning customer deliveries of the best Learjet aircraft designed and built to date -- a superb airplane that is destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. to establish new standards in corporate aviation," declared Michael Graff, president, Bombardier Aerospace, Business Aircraft. These initial deliveries represent the first of what we are confident will be one of the most successful programs in the industry. In addition, last week, the Learjet 45 made its international debut at the Aerospace Africa industry exhibition in Pretoria, South Africa, its first public appearance ever outside the United States. The Learjet 45 is the first aircraft certified to FAR Part 25, up to and including Amendment 77 -- a standard beyond that attained for the Boeing 777 airliner. It received type approval from the FAA in September 1997, and is scheduled to be approved by European Joint Aviation Authorities The Joint Aviation Authorities, or JAA, is an associated body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) representing the civil aviation regulatory authorities of a number of European States who have agreed to co-operate in developing and implementing common safety (JAA JAA Joint Aviation Authorities (European equivalent of FAA) JAA Judge Advocates Association JAA Junior Achievement of Armenia JAA Just Another Acronym JAA Joint Action Area JAA Joint Aerospace Applications ) this summer. "The Learjet 45 represents the first entry in the next generation of Bombardier aircraft, combining sophisticated technology, the performance and economy of a light jet and the comfort, versatility and convenience of a mid-size. It represents outstanding value, as its notable performance in the marketplace already attests," declared Mr. Graff. Bombardier currently has received firm orders for more than 155 aircraft. The commitment to supporting the Learjet 45 jet extends far beyond the initial delivery phase. Bombardier has seven company service centers and 18 domestic and international recognized service facilities as well as the highest ratio of field service representatives to aircraft in the industry to support the Learjet 45. More than $9 million of spare parts are already available to Learjet 45 operators worldwide, distributed through strategic spare parts depots in Memphis, London and Singapore and at Bombardier's service centers. In addition, each aircraft comes with Bombardier's comprehensive warranty that covers parts and labor for five years on airframe, avionics and Learjet- and vendor-manufactured components, and five years or 2,000 hours of engine operation. The Learjet's interior and exterior are covered for two years. Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer with its Canadair and de Havilland operations in Canada, Learjet in the United States and Shorts in the United Kingdom. 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). Leading the 20- to 70-passenger regional carrier market, Bombardier Aerospace offers complete families of Dash 8(R) 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 and Canadair Regional Jet(R) aircraft. 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 transportation equipment, aerospace, and recreational products. It also provides financial services 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.). Photo available on Canadian Press network and on internet: www.aero.bombardier.com/htmen/F5.htm (R) Registered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. CONTACT: Bombardier Aerospace David Franson, 316/ 946-3085 Wichita http://www.bombardier.com Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Knaapen, 514/ 855-7988 (Montreal) http://www.bombardier.com |
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