Bombardier Aerospace Sells Challenger 604 to South African Operator.

Business Editors

PRETORIA, South Africa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2000

Africa Aerospace 2000

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Kangra Aviation Partnership of South Africa has signed for the acquisition of a new widebody Challenger(R) 604 business jet aircraft.

"We are pleased to have been selected once again by Kangra as their supplier of choice," declared Mike Cappuccitti, regional vice president, sales, Middle East, Bombardier Aerospace, Business Aircraft, during a brief ceremony at Africa Aerospace and Defense 2000 in Pretoria. "This is Kangra's third Challenger and it will be delivered in mid-2001."

"We have selected the Challenger 604 as we believe it is the best aircraft in its class for comfort, value and performance," stated Mr. Graham Beck, Chairman, Kangra Aviation Partnership. "We have been delighted with our Challenger fleet to date and have received excellent customer support over the past six years."

The Challenger 604 aircraft entered corporate service in April 1996, offering excellent value in a true intercontinental jet and the widest cabin available in its category. As the fifth generation of Challenger, the 604 has emerged as the top-selling large business jet for the past four consecutive years. In a typical business aircraft configuration the Challenger can seat 9-12 passengers. It can fly up to 4,077 nautical miles (7,551 km) with five passengers and a crew of two.

A total of 506 Challenger aircraft have been delivered to date. These include 163 Challenger 604 jets, the current production model.

"Our base of Bombardier jet operators in South Africa and other countries of Africa continues to grow year after year, reflecting the strength of our broad product line and its suitability to the needs of operators in Africa," said Mr. Cappuccitti. "Our long-standing relationship with ExecuJet has been instrumental in helping us achieve substantial gains in market share in recent years. We are delighted with the results to date."

Based at Lanseria Airport, near Johannesburg, ExecuJet is the exclusive sales representative for the entire family of Bombardier business jet aircraft in several African countries including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and the Indian Ocean islands. In addition, ExecuJet is a Bombardier authorized service facility, providing total service and maintenance for Bombardier business jets throughout Africa.

Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is the leading business, regional and amphibious aircraft manufacturer. With full design and production capabilities in three countries, it offers the most comprehensive families of turboprop and regional jet aircraft and the widest range of business jets. It also provides the Flexjet fractional business aircraft ownership program, technical services, aircraft maintenance and pilot training for business, regional airline and military customers.

Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and service company, is a world leading manufacturer of business jets, regional aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational products. It is also a provider of financial services and asset management. The Corporation employs 56,000 people in 12 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and more than 90 per cent of its revenues are generated outside Canada. Bombardier's revenues for its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2000, totalled $13.6 billion Cdn.

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