Press Release

Issued by Bombardier Aviation.

November 12, 2013

Bombardier Aerospace will bring a broad lineup of its industry-leading products to the biennial Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates, which will be held at a new venue, the Dubai World Central Airport, from November 17 to 21, 2013.

Demonstrating Bombardier's growing importance in the Middle East's aviation sector, the company will showcase a diversified portfolio of its business and commercial aircraft, its technical expertise and its superior customer support and aircraft maintenance services. Bombardier's static display will feature three aircraft including the wide body Challenger 605 jet, the large Global 6000, and the Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner.

To discover more about Bombardier's vision to improve and to evolve the world's mobility solutions, visitors are welcome in the Bombardier Chalet at A1-2-3.

Business Aircraft

Over the next 20 years, Bombardier forecasts 1,200 business jet deliveries in the Middle East, driven by the region's oil exports, long distances between its major cities, and difficult surface transportation. With the industry's most comprehensive product portfolio and a commitment to leadership in customer satisfaction, Bombardier continues to grow its leadership position in the business aviation industry. From light jets to large, ultra long range aircraft, Bombardier offers a solution to all customers, whatever their requirements may be. There are approximately 100 of Bombardier's Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets in operation in the Middle East.

Putting our customers first locally, globally

Bombardier is committed to putting its customers first by offering the highest level of support around the world. As part of this commitment to customers, Bombardier expanded its worldwide support network by regionalizing its Customer Services and Support teams for both business and commercial aircraft in three regions: the Americas; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and Asia-Pacific. These changes enhance our ability to make quick decisions and drive stronger performance to provide the best in-service customer experience.

Most recently, Bombardier added a new Regional Support Office (RSO) and announced a parts depot in Johannesburg, South Africa. Both the Johannesburg RSO and parts depot facility will anchor regional support capabilities for local Bombardier business and commercial aircraft customers, as well as customers flying into the region. The RSO serves as a locally based link to Bombardier's network of highly skilled in-service engineering teams and 24/7 Customer Response Centres (CRC). The RSO also collaborates with Bombardier's maintenance network of wholly owned service centres and ASFs, as well as our network of parts facilities and other support offices, including the Dubai RSO location, opened in 2010.

Bombardier business aircraft on static display

Challenger 605 aircraft: The revered Challenger 605 jet builds upon the legacy of productivity, quality and reliability of its predecessor, the peerless Challenger 604 jet. Leading its market segment throughout the world, the Challenger 605 aircraft features one of the widest stand-up cabins of any large category business jet available today and can fly 4,000 nm (7,408 km), connecting Dubai and Hong Kong with six passengers.

Global 6000 aircraft: The Global 6000 business jet features the largest cabin of any purpose-built corporate aircraft - offering more cabin volume and more floor space than its closest competitor. No other business jet in the ultra long-range segment matches the high-speed range capability delivered by this aircraft. Offering the ultimate in cabin comfort, this impressive jet can link Dubai and Cape Town non-stop with eight passengers and three-to-four crew.