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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - October 3, 2011) - Bombardier Aerospace has
secured a firm order for two Challenger 605 aircraft from the Hong Kong
Government Flying Service (GFS) for use primarily in search and rescue, as well
as other special mission applications. The aircraft will be manufactured at
Bombardier's facility in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and outfitted with special
mission equipment by a sub-contractor to Bombardier.

"This latest order from the GFS further reaffirms the Challenger jet's growing
popularity as a special mission aircraft with government agencies around the
globe," said Derek Gilmour, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Administration,
Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft & Military Aviation Training, Bombardier
Aerospace. "Its range, proven reliability and versatility make it the ideal
platform for search and rescue, airborne surveillance and air medical transport
type missions."

"We're proud of the confidence that the GFS has placed in Bombardier and are
sure that these Challenger 605 aircraft will serve GFS well in its search and
rescue missions," added Mr. Gilmour.

The new aircraft will replace the existing search and rescue aircraft currently
operated by the GFS for long-range search and rescue operations.

Several Challenger aircraft are currently deployed in multi-role service in
Canada, Denmark, Switzerland and the Republic of South Korea. It is also used as
a head of state aircraft in Australia, Croatia, Germany, Jordan and the United
States.

In service since January 2007, the Challenger 605 jet features the widest stand-
up cabin of any large category business jet available today. The Challenger 605
aircraft offers a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles (7,408 km)(i), providing
exceptional mission flexibility and making it ideally suited for long
intercontinental missions or frequent regional trips.

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
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us
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(i) Under certain operating conditions.

Bombardier, Challenger and Challenger 605 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or
its subsidiaries.


Contact Information

Contacts:
Haley Dunne
Bombardier Aerospace
+1-514-855-7989
www.bombardier.com







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