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Bombardier Aircraft Executes Technology Demonstration Flight in Alaska
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PARIS, FRANCE--(Marketwire - June 20, 2011) - Bombardier Aerospace today
announced the completion of another milestone in the execution of its Strategic
Technology program for civil aviation: a Bombardier Global 5000 test aircraft
executed a series of flight tests in known icing conditions equipped with a
composite electro-thermal wing leading edge ice protection system.

"One of Bombardier Aerospace''s strategic priorities is to develop innovative,
environmentally conscious products that meet customer needs globally, and we
take great pride in this commitment to aircraft innovation," said François Caza,
Vice President and Chief Engineer, Bombardier Aerospace. "These successful
flight tests highlight Bombardier''s commitment to the advancement of aviation
technology. They are part of a comprehensive technology development program
covering various areas, including avionics, aircraft systems, advanced
structures and advanced manufacturing methods," he added.

The Electro-thermal Ice Protection System (EIPS) flight testing lasted in excess
of 35 hours, seven of which were completed with the Electro-thermal Ice
Protection System selected "on" in both dry air and natural icing conditions.
The main components of the EIPS are a Meggitt thermal solution with a Fokker
advanced material leading edge slat structure, incorporating Meggitt heaters and
ICE Corporation controllers. Extensive wind tunnel and icing tunnel tests were
conducted beforehand to support in-flight safety.

On board the test aircraft were Sam Gamar and Frank Magnusson, Engineering Test
pilots; Jeff Hyde and Laura Hilboldt, Flight Test engineers and Eduardo Freitas
and Kheira Aboubi, Thermodynamics engineers.

"We tested the EIPS in both dry air and natural icing conditions south of
Anchorage, Alaska, with great success. The system demonstrated structural
integrity and successful ice protection performance as anticipated from a more
efficient electrical system," said Peter Rawlinson, System Lead engineer,
Bombardier Aerospace.

"The demonstration of an Electro-thermal Ice Protection system is one step
further towards a "More Electric Aircraft" that will have electrical power as
the primary means to operate systems normally driven by less efficient engine
compressor bleed air," said Avraham Ardman, Chief Systems engineer, Bombardier
Aerospace.

Less than two years ago, Bombardier successfully flight-tested an all electric
braking system. This time, Bombardier''s strategic technology demonstrator
aircraft was modified by removing the bleed air ducting and leak detection
system from the most outboard slat, an eleven-foot-long span, on both wings. In
their place, an electro-thermal composite leading edge, incorporating Meggitt
heaters and an associated power harness, was installed on each wing.

The key benefits of this new technology are: an expected increase in aircraft
dispatch reliability; elimination of bleed-air ducting, valves, and leak
detection associated with hot bleed air duct failures. The new technology will
simplify the aircraft manufacturing and assembly processes and lead to reduced
maintenance costs for operators. It will also save energy and reduce aircraft
emissions, leading to a more environmentally conscious product.

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 January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, 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
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Bombardier Aerospace
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www.bombardier.com

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