Securite Civile Orders One Bombardier 415 Amphibious Aircraft.MONTREAL -- 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). announced today that France's Securite Civile has placed a firm order for another Bombardier 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" . This order brings the French fleet to eleven Bombardier 415 aircraft. "We are very pleased that France has again entrusted the Bombardier 415, also known as 'Canadair', with the crucial task of helping to protect its resources and people from damaging fires," said Michel Bourgeois, President, Bombardier Amphibious Aircraft. This aircraft will incorporate recently introduced optional equipment to enhance the Bombardier 415 efficiency and safety. "With envious proven track record in fighting fires worldwide, the Bombardier 415 is the reference in the industry. We continue to work closely with the Securite Civile and other European operators to further enhance the aircraft's unique capabilities." Since the first delivery in 1994, Bombardier Aerospace has sold 63 Bombardier 415 aircraft, which have been delivered to firefighting agencies in Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Ontario and Quebec. In the Mediterranean region, France, Croatia, Italy and Greece currently operate 41 Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft and Spain operates 14 CL-215T 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. Also 27 CL-215 piston aircraft remain in service fighting fires in Europe. The Bombardier 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. The aircraft is also being offered in a new multi-purpose version (Bombardier 415MP) for search and rescue, maritime patrol Maritime patrol is the task of monitoring areas of water. Generally conducted by military and law enforcement agencies, maritime patrol is usually aimed at identifying human activities. and environmental protection. About Bombardier A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2005, were $15.8 billion US and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (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. ). News and information are available at www.bombardier.com. Bombardier, Canadair, CL-215 and 415 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :BBD.MV.A) (TSX:BBD.SV.B) |
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