The Bombardier 415 Amphibious Aircraft Reaches a 200,000 Flight Hour Milestone
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - December 15, 2011) - Bombardier Aerospace
announced today that the Bombardier 415 aircraft has reached an important
milestone in less than 20 years life span: over 200,000 hours flown since its
entry-into-service.
"Given the limited amount of actual specialized flying time per year, it is
quite impressive that the Bombardier 415 program has attained a remarkable rate
of 200,000 flight hours during which it has dropped over five billion litres of
water," said Michel Bourgeois, President, Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft &
Military Aviation Training, Bombardier Aerospace. "It is no wonder many believe
that the Bombardier 415 aircraft is one of the most successful aerial
firefighting aircraft programs in history," added Mr. Bourgeois.
Including the recent order from an undisclosed customer, Bombardier has booked
firm orders for a total of 84 aircraft, and to date, 76 Bombardier 415 aircraft
are in service with more than 18 operators worldwide.
The production of the Bombardier 415 aircraft integrates a high level of
craftsmanship and is adapted to meet the requirements of customers. A team of
in-service support experts is available at all times to assist the operators.
The Bombardier 415 has a normal cruise speed of 333 km/h (180 ktas) and in an
average mission of 11 kilometres (six nautical miles) distance from water to
fire, it can complete nine drops within an hour, delivering 55,260 litres
(14,600 U.S. gallons) of fire suppressant. The aircraft is also offered in a
multi-purpose version, the Bombardier 415 MP aircraft, for search and rescue,
maritime patrol and environmental protection, while maintaining its firefighting
capability. Malaysia and Greece have each taken delivery of two Bombardier 415
MP aircraft for special mission roles.
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 $17.9 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 atwww.bombardier.com or follow us on
Twitter (at)Bombardier.
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subsidiaries.
Contacts:
Haley Dunne
Bombardier Aerospace
+1-514-855-7989
www.bombardier.com
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