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Bombardier Inaugurates Learjet 85 Aircraft Component Manufacturing Facility in 
Queretaro, Mexico 
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- Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President of Mexico, and Jose Calzada Rovirosa,
Governor of the State of Queretaro, joined Bombardier executives to mark the
official opening

- Production of Learjet 85 aircraft components now under way, program is on
schedule for entry into service in 2013

QUERETARO, MEXICO--(Marketwire - October 21, 2010) - Bombardier Aerospace today
inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art Learjet 85 aircraft component
manufacturing facility at its site in the Queretaro Aerospace Park. Felipe
Calderon Hinojosa, President of Mexico, and Jose Calzada Rovirosa, Governor of
the State of Queretaro, joined Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Bombardier Inc., and Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating
Officer, Bombardier Aerospace, to mark the occasion.

The construction of the 185,000 sq.ft. (17,187 sq.m.) Learjet 85 aircraft
component manufacturing centre was completed in July 2010. The fabrication of
development parts soon followed, and the fabrication of parts for the first
aircraft is now underway. In addition, over 36,300 sq.ft. (3,370 sq.m.) of
existing space at the Queretaro site has been allocated to the Learjet 85
aircraft program. This brings the total Learjet 85 aircraft footprint at the
Queretaro manufacturing site to approximately 221,300 sq.ft. (20,560 sq.m.) in
order to support composite fuselage manufacturing and wing assembly.

"We are honoured to inaugurate our new Learjet 85 aircraft component
manufacturing facility in the company of President Calderon and Governor
Calzada," said Mr. Beaudoin. "Bombardier's operations in Mexico are an important
part of the company's global strategy. The professionalism and commitment that
our employees in Mexico have shown have driven many of the achievements that we
have accomplished since the opening of our first Mexican facility in 2006. The
increasing complexity of the work being undertaken in Queretaro also affirms
Bombardier's confidence in its Mexican operations."

The Queretaro facility is responsible for the fabrication of the Learjet 85
aircraft's major composite structures. During the past three months, over 150
tools, including many major lay-up tools, have been fabricated and shipped to
the new Learjet 85 aircraft component manufacturing site. Equipment installation
has progressed well with the completion of the clean room for lay-up activity,
freezer installation to house the composite material, and installation of three
ovens.

The factory layout makes use of the latest lean manufacturing methodologies.
Bombardier Aerospace Mexico's manufacturing responsibility for the Learjet 85
aircraft program includes fuselage lay-up and sub-system installation, wiring
harness fabrication and installation, wing assembly, and horizontal and vertical
stabilizer assemblies.

"Through the consistent manufacture and on-time delivery of high-quality
components and assemblies to Bombardier manufacturing sites around the globe,
the Queretaro site has already proven that it operates at a world-class level,"
said Real Gervais, Vice President, Operations, Bombardier Aerospace Mexico. "We
now continue towards our goal of becoming a centre of excellence for composite
manufacturing."

"We are on target with all of our program objectives, and production of the
first composite parts for the Learjet 85 aircraft at our Mexico facility is
underway," said Ralph Acs, Vice President, Learjet 85, Bombardier Business
Aircraft.

Bombardier Aerospace in Queretaro

First established in 2006, operations at Bombardier's facility in Mexico have
grown to employ more than 1,200 workers and include the manufacture of
structural aircraft components, including the Global business jet family aft
fuselage, the Q400 NextGen aircraft flight control work package (rudder,
elevator and horizontal stabilizer) and the CRJ700/900/1000 NextGen and
Challenger 605/850 aircraft rudders, as well as main harnesses and electrical
sub-assemblies for Bombardier business and commercial aircraft.

Bombardier and its employees in Queretaro are very involved in the local
community. The company is a long-term supporter of the Sierra Gorda World
Biosphere Reserve and provides resources for three specific projects that have
an effect on the global and local environment, whether through the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions, the responsible use of natural resources or the
development of programs that increase community well-being. Causa Queretaro, a
group run by employees, organizes projects in an effort to help needy sectors
within the community, and Bombardier supports these projects with funds received
through its recycling program.

The new Learjet 85 aircraft - Redefining the midsize segment

Launched on October 30, 2007, with a customer-driven clean-sheet design, the
Learjet 85 aircraft is positioned between the midsize Learjet 60 XR and the
super-midsize Challenger 300 jets.

True to its legendary heritage, the Learjet 85 aircraft is set to deliver the
extraordinary performance, superior technology and exceptional value Learjet
aircraft owners expect. The jet is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307B
engines, each boasting 6,100 pounds of take-off thrust at sea level 86 degrees F
(30 degrees C) and low noise levels, while the advanced low NOx emission
combuster offers reduced environmental impact. The Learjet 85 aircraft targets a
high-speed cruise of Mach 0.82 and a transcontinental range of up to 3,000
nautical miles (5,556 km)(i).

The new Learjet 85 aircraft flight deck combines advanced technology with
superior design elements for a cockpit environment unlike any other midsize jet.
The latest in technological advancements and superior design aesthetics from
Bombardier's Global Vision flight deck are carried over to the Learjet 85
aircraft in order to create the ultimate Learjet aircraft flight control
environment.

The aircraft's customized version Cabin Management System, developed by
Lufthansa Technik, will feature a high-capacity Ethernet network with a digital
amplifier to feed the high-fidelity speaker system and an interface to support
the aircraft cabin environment, including lighting and temperature control. The
system's open architecture also allows for easy integration of third-party
equipment and new applications, such as high-definition features.

Learjet is the first name in corporate aviation. Since acquiring Learjet Inc. in
1990, Bombardier Aerospace has carried forward the brand's proud legacy by
launching eight high-performance and fuel-efficient Learjet aircraft.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from
commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems
and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada.
Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2010, were $19.4 billion US, and
its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed
as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

Notes to editors

(i) The Learjet 85 aircraft's long-range cruise speed of M.78 with two crew,
four passengers (200 lb each) and 100 NM NBAA IFR reserves assumes standard BOW,
sea level departure and landing, unrestricted climb, cruise and descent with
zero wind and standard (ISA) conditions en route.

Statements about performance and design as stated in this document are solely
based on projections and forecasts, and are subject to change without notice.

Bombardier, Challenger 300, Challenger 605, Challenger 850, CRJ700, CRJ900,
CRJ1000, Global, Global Vision, Learjet, Learjet 60, Learjet 85, NextGen, Q400
and XR are registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its
subsidiaries.

Contacts:
Bombardier Aerospace
Marc Duchesne
514-855-7989
www.bombardier.com


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