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Bombardier Inc. (BDRBF) is an aircraft manufacturing company that focuses on business aviation, with Challenger and Global jets at the core of its portfolio. The company’s news flow reflects activities across aircraft development, manufacturing, services, defense programs and corporate finance. Readers of this page can follow how Bombardier describes the evolution of its products, facilities and capital structure over time.
Recent announcements from Bombardier have covered topics such as the certification and entry into service of the Global 8000 ultra‑long‑range business jet, which the company highlights for its speed, range and cabin characteristics. Other news has detailed investments in manufacturing infrastructure, including a new manufacturing centre in Dorval and the Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as service network expansion with a major facility under construction at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi.
Bombardier’s communications also include updates on government and defense‑related contracts, such as the purchase of Global 6500 aircraft by the Government of Canada for multi‑mission air transport and the use of Global 6000 platforms in the PEGASUS airborne signals intelligence program in Germany. Financial and capital markets news has highlighted debt redemptions, deleveraging progress and credit rating changes from agencies like Moody’s and S&P.
On this BDRBF news page, investors and aviation observers can review company press releases related to aircraft programs, service initiatives, defense collaborations, sustainability disclosures and financing activities. The feed offers a consolidated view of how Bombardier presents its strategy and operations across business jets, services and defense applications.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) announced a long-term services agreement with Vista centered on Bombardier’s Smart Parts cost-per-flight-hour programs. The bespoke deal is valued at US$300 million over five years and covers Vista’s recent Challenger 3500 order and a large portion of its existing fleet.
The agreement leverages 40 years of Smart Parts coverage for components, avionics, tires, brakes and corrosion, aimed at predictable maintenance costs and optimized aircraft availability.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) celebrated fleet operator Vista taking possession of its first Global 8000 at London Biggin Hill on April 15, 2026. Vista plans two Global 8000 upgrades per month to convert its full fleet to 18 jets by year-end.
The Global 8000 offers a top speed of Mach 0.95, an 8,000 NM range and a cabin altitude of 2,691 ft, and follows Vista’s firm order for 40 Challenger 3500 with options for 120 more.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) announced its new normal course issuer bid will begin April 15, 2026 and run to April 14, 2027. The TSX approved purchases of up to 605,435 Class A shares (5%) and 4,327,859 Class B shares (5%).
Repurchases may be cancelled or used to manage stock option and incentive plan settlements; daily TSX limits equal 25% of six‑month ADTV (2,809 Class A; 91,047 Class B). The 2025 NCIB bought 28,767 Class A and 943,033 Class B shares at weighted averages of $238.35 and $175.33 respectively.
Bombardier (BDRBF) will release its Q1 2026 financial results and hold its Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026. The financial presentation with Q&A begins at 8:00 a.m. ET, followed by the virtual Meeting at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Presenters include Éric Martel, President and CEO, and Bart Demosky, EVP and CFO. A live webcast, telephone access, and replay will be available; only registered shareholders and appointed proxyholders may vote and ask questions during the live Meeting.
Bombardier (OTC: BDRBF) extended the expiration of its consent solicitation for the 7.35% Debentures due 2026. The Consent Deadline is now 5:00 p.m. ET on April 10, 2026. Bombardier said a consent payment of Cdn$1.00 per Cdn$1,000 will be made if requisite consents are received and the supplemental indenture becomes effective. The right to revoke consents expired on March 27, 2026. Kingsdale Advisors is the Canadian Information and Tabulation Agent; RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities are Solicitation Agents.
Bombardier (BDRBF) delivered the first Global 8000 to fleet launch customer NetJets on March 26, 2026, beginning a planned 24-aircraft build for NetJets and upgrades of in-service Global 7500 jets to Global 8000.
The Global 8000 offers 8,000 NM range (16.75 hours), a top speed of Mach 0.95 (627 mph) and a production cabin altitude of 2,691 ft, with takeoff/landing performance enabling access to ~2,000+ additional destinations.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) received the requisite consents to amend its 7.450% Notes due 2034 and has executed a Supplemental Indenture making the Proposed Amendment effective.
Bombardier will pay a consent payment of US$2.50 per US$1,000 principal on March 25, 2026 to consenting holders. The Canadian consent solicitation remains open to March 27, 2026.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) has launched consent solicitations to amend indentures for its 7.35% Debentures due 2026 (Cdn$150M) and 7.450% Notes due 2034 (US$510M) to add a permitted lien basket consistent with its other indentures. Consent payments are Cdn$1.00 per Cdn$1,000 and US$2.50 per US$1,000. Record Date was March 13, 2026; Consent Deadlines are March 20, 2026 (US Notes) and March 27, 2026 (Canadian Notes). Required consents: majority for US Notes; 66 2/3% for Canadian Notes.
If requisite consents are received and supplemental indentures become effective, eligible consenting holders will receive the stated consent payments.
Bombardier (OTC: BDRBF) announced that the National Research Council of Canada acquired a Global 6500 aircraft on March 9, 2026, to support defence and dual-use research and development.
The aircraft, assembled in Mississauga with contributions from 65+ Canadian suppliers, will join the NRC Aerospace Research Centre fleet and be modified in Canada for mission-specific capabilities.
Bombardier (OTC: BDRBF) completed the redemption of all remaining US$250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.000% Senior Notes due 2028, as set out in the February 19, 2026 notice. Payment was funded from Bombardier's cash and processed through the Depository Trust Company. The securities are not registered for public U.S. or Canadian distribution. The announcement includes customary forward-looking statements cautioning about risks and uncertainties.