Bombardier Statement on Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft

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Bombardier (BBD) expresses disappointment over the Canadian government's decision to award a generational contract without open competition. The company highlights its readiness to present a game-changing solution for the Canadian economy, creating and sustaining over 22,000 jobs, and setting a new standard for maritime patrol.

Positive

• Bombardier and its partners were prepared to offer a next-generation capability that could have created and sustained more than 22,000 full-time jobs. The solution aimed to be a model for multi-mission aircraft, with potential cost savings of approximately 30% on operating costs and a decrease in carbon emissions by approximately 40%. The company has built a successful reputation as a flexible partner for countries around the world.

Negative

• The Canadian government's decision to award the contract without open competition and without fully evaluating the home-grown industry's capabilities has left Bombardier and its supporters disappointed. Despite multiple conversations with the government, no follow-on opportunities were given to Bombardier, and its capabilities were not subsequently evaluated by aerospace or third-party experts.

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Bombardier and GDMS-C employees, as well as Canadians, political and industry leaders, and suppliers, who have very vocally supported Canadian talent, are all equally disappointed that their Canadian government has decided to award a generational contract without an open and fair competition, and without fully evaluating its home-grown industry’s multi-mission aircraft capabilities.

Despite multiple conversations with the government, where we requested an RFP or a more detailed framework within which to present key facts and capabilities, no such follow-on opportunities were given to Bombardier, or its partners. No aerospace or third-party experts subsequently evaluated our capabilities. Throughout, we remained resolute and came together to passionately advocate for a next-generation capability and an opportunity for our aerospace industry to shine – we are truly thankful for everyone’s effort to that end.

The solution we were ready to present would have been a game changer for the Canadian economy – not only would it have created and sustained more than 22,000 full-time jobs, but it would have been a model as many countries around the world are looking at our offering as the true future of multi-mission aircraft. Canada is in a unique position of having a manufacturing hub that is the envy of countries around the globe. There is still a bright future for maritime surveillance platforms that Bombardier is ready, willing and able to offer Canada, and the rest of world, which will be less expensive to acquire, less expensive to operate, saving approximately 30% on operating costs, all while decreasing carbon emission by approximately 40% – in 2023 and beyond, we cannot underestimate how important this is as a key differentiator.

All in all, we can all be proud of the next-generation solution we were poised to deliver. We are confident that our product offering will be successful in multiple markets, setting a new standard for maritime patrol. Bombardier Defense has built a successful reputation as the most flexible partner for countries around the world and we look forward to sharing more successes on this front.

About Bombardier

Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.  

Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, and Australia.  

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.   

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FAQ

What is Bombardier's response to the Canadian government's decision to award a generational contract without open competition?

Bombardier expresses disappointment over the Canadian government's decision to award a generational contract without open competition.

How many jobs could Bombardier's proposed solution have created and sustained?

Bombardier's proposed solution aimed to create and sustain more than 22,000 full-time jobs.

What cost savings and environmental benefits did Bombardier claim its solution would provide?

Bombardier claimed its solution could save approximately 30% on operating costs and decrease carbon emissions by approximately 40%.

What reputation has Bombardier Defense built in the industry?

Bombardier Defense has built a successful reputation as the most flexible partner for countries around the world.