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November 8, 2018MontréalBombardier Inc.,  Press Release

  • Earnings(1)up 48% year over year to $271M on $3.6B revenues
  • Free cash flow usage(2)improved by $125M, 25% year over year
  • ~$900M net proceeds expected mainly from the sale of non-core assets: Q Series program and Business Aircraft’s flight and technical training activities(3)
  • Global 7500(4)certified by Transport Canada and the FAA; on track for entry into service before year end
  • Enterprise-wide productivity initiatives launched, expected to generate $250M in annual recurring savings by 2021(3)
  • 2018 guidance(3)updated: Revenues ~$16.5B; EBIT(1)~$1B; and free cash flow(2)breakeven ±$150M, including net proceeds from Downsview sale
  • 2019 guidance(3)provided: Revenues targeted to grow by ~10%; EBIT(1)targeted to increase by ~20% with improved cash generation

Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) today reported its third quarter 2018 results marked by strong earnings growth. The Company also announced a number of strategic actions, including the launch of an enterprise-wide productivity program. This program is expected to generate annual savings of $250 million at full run rate, which we expect by 2021. Bombardier reached definitive agreements for the sale of non-core assets and the monetization of royalties, which is expected to generate approximately $900 million in net proceeds, increasing financial flexibility as the Company approaches the final – deleveraging – phase of its turnaround plan. Other highlights in the quarter include the certification of the Global 7500business jet, paving the way for the aircraft’s entry into service in December 2018, and marking the end of the Company’s heavy investment cycle.

“With our heavy investment cycle now completed, we continue to make solid progress executing our turnaround plan,” said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. “With today’s announcements we have set in motion the next round of actions necessary to unleash the full potential of the Bombardier portfolio. During the earnings and cash flow building phase of our turnaround, we will continue to be proactive in focusing and streamlining the organization, and disciplined in the allocation of capital. I am very proud of what we have accomplished, and very excited about our future.”

For the quarter, Bombardier’s revenues reached $3.6 billion, representing 3% organic growth year over year, from Transportation, Business Aircraft and Aerostructures, as the Company deconsolidated revenues from the C Seriesprogram following the closing of the Airbus partnership. For the full year, Bombardier expects revenues of approximately $16.5 billion, at the low end of its guidance range.

The Company delivered strong profitability in the third quarter, achieving its best quarterly performance in years. EBIT before special items(2)grew 48% year over year to $271 million, and the Company remains on track to reach the top end of its guidance for the full year of approximately $1.0 billion. Over the same period, EBIT margin before special items(2)increased by 260 basis points to 7.4%, as margins(5)continued to trend above 8% at Transportation, Business Aircraft and Aerostructures. At Commercial Aircraft, EBIT before special items was near the breakeven point due to the deconsolidation of C Serieslosses net of the associated equity pick-up.

Free cash flow usage for the quarter was $370 million, an improvement of 25% year over year. Cash usage in the third quarter was driven by working capital build-up at Transportation, as the Company continues to work through the intense delivery phase. This will carry through the fourth quarter, and is targeted to largely recover in 2019.  As a result, Bombardier is adjusting its free cash flow guidance for 2018 to include the Downsview proceeds. With this, the Company still expects reported free cash flow for the full year to be breakeven plus or minus $150 million.

Focusing the Portfolio, Divesting Non-Core Assets

Bombardier also announced today the sale of a number of non-core assets, in line with its strategy of focusing on growth opportunities in its Transportation, Business Aircraft and Aerostructures segments. The Company entered into definitive agreements for (i) the sale of the Q Seriesaircraft program and de Havilland trademark to a wholly owned subsidiary of Longview Aviation Capital Corp. for approximately $300 million; and (ii) the sale of Business Aircraft’s flight and technical training activities to CAE and the monetization of royalties for approximately $800 million.

Both transactions are expected to close by the second half of 2019, following the usual regulatory approvals. Net proceeds from the transactions are expected to be approximately $900 million after the assumption of certain liabilities, fees, and closing adjustments.

Streamlining the Organization

Bombardier also launched a new enterprise-wide productivity program to further streamline, lean out and simplify the Company. The initiative includes two actions. First, with the heavy aerospace investment phase successfully completed, Bombardier will right-size and redeploy its central aerospace engineering team. Key engineering team members will be redeployed to the business segments, with the largest group moving to Business Aircraft, to ensure they have all the necessary capabilities for future business jet development programs.

Bombardier will also establish a new Advanced Technologies Office (ATO), which will be led by François Caza, who has been appointed Bombardier’s Chief Technology Officer. The ATO will focus on systems design and engineering, including applying experience from Bombardier’s aerospace programs to its rail transportation business.

In addition to right-sizing and redeploying central engineering, Bombardier has launched a company-wide restructuring initiative focused on optimizing production and management processes, flattening management structures and further reducing indirect costs.

Collectively, these actions will result in a reduction of approximately 5,000 positions across the organization over the next 12 to 18 months, leading to annualized savings of approximately $250 million at full run rate, which we expect by 2021. Bombardier anticipates recording a restructuring charge in 2019 of approximately the same amount as special items.(3)

In parallel, the Company continued to strengthen its leadership team, with the appointment of Sam Abdelmalek as Chief Transformation and Supply Chain Officer in October. Bombardier also announced today that Danny Di Perna has been appointed President, Aerostructures and Engineering Services (BAES), effective immediately. Michael Ryan will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer for BAES. Together, they will focus on accelerating productivity, achieving world-class financial and operational performance, and delivering on the Company’s growth potential.

Introducing 2019 Guidance

With the numerous portfolio announcements made today, Bombardier introduced its guidance for the 2019 fiscal year. Revenues are targeted to grow by approximately 10% to $18 billion or more, as deliveries of the Global 7500 business jet accelerate. Profitability is anticipated to grow at a faster pace, with EBIT before special items targeted to grow by approximately 20% to a range of $1.15 billion to $1.25 billion, and EBITDA before special items(2)anticipated to increase by approximately 30% to a range of $1.65 billion to $1.8 billion.

Bombardier is targeting to achieve free cash flow generation in the range of $250 million to $500 million, which is anticipated to be offset by the $250 million restructuring charge mentioned above, as well as a $250 million contingency to reflect the working capital volatility as the Company progresses through its intense growth phase at Business Aircraft and Transportation. Accordingly, free cash flow guidance for 2019 is targeting breakeven plus or minus $250 million.

Bombardier is also reaffirming its 2020 financial targets, even after the divestiture of the Q Seriesprogram and Business Aircraft’s flight and technical training activities. Further details on the Company’s financial performance and growth opportunities will be provided at Bombardier’s Investor Day on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

SELECTED RESULTS (PDF)

SEGMENTED RESULTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Business Aircraft

Results (PDF)

  • Business Aircraft’s third quarter performance shows solid execution on deliveries and sales, continued growth in the aftermarket, as well as the certification of the Global 7500aircraft, the largest and longest range business jet in the industry.
  • Transport Canada Type Certification of the Global 7500aircraft was awarded on September 27, 2018, followed by FAA type certification, paving the way for entry into service in December 2018.
  • Third quarter net order intake was strong, growing the backlog to $14.3 billion. Interest continues to grow in the Globalfamily, including the new Global 5500and Global 6500aircraft offering.(4)
  • During the quarter, revenues totalled $1.1 billion on 31 deliveries including a strong mix of medium sized aircraft. With 96 deliveries year-to-date, this represents more than 70% of planned deliveries for the year, tracking to full year guidance on deliveries and revenue.
  • EBIT margin before special items during the quarter continued to trend above 8% driven by seasonal changes in aircraft mix, with year-to-date EBIT margin before special items of 8.5%.
  • Subsequent to the quarter, on October 15, 2018, the Global 5500and Global 6500aircraft program completed 70% of total flight test hours required for certification, tracking to entry into service at the end of 2019.
  • On October 3, 2018, we announced a further expansion of our service network with a new centre in Miami. Planned for inauguration in 2020, the new 300,000 sq. ft. centre will benefit our U.S. and Latin American customers and continue to fuel our growth.
  • On November 7, 2018, the Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to sell its activities consisting of flight and technical training for Bombardier Business Aircraft carried out principally in training centers located in Montréal, Québec, and Dallas, Texas to CAE, a long-time Bombardier training partner. This transaction provides Bombardier’s Business Aircraft customers the benefit of CAE’s training expertise, while Bombardier focuses on aircraft development and services. Concurrently with the sale, Bombardier and CAE have entered into an agreement to extend their Authorized Training Provider (ATP) relationship whereby CAE will prepay all royalties under the agreement. Combined, the total value of both transactions is $800 million, including $645 million for the sale of the training activities. Net of fees, liabilities and normal closing adjustments, we expect net proceeds of approximately $650 million. Closing of the sale transaction is expected by the second half of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Commercial Aircraft

Results (PDF)

  • Starting July 1, 2018, following the closing of the C Series Partnership formed by Airbus (50.01%), Bombardier (33.55%) and Investissement Québec (16.44%), Commercial Aircraft deconsolidated CSALP from its results and replaced it by its share of CSALP’s net loss. As such, during the quarter, revenues decreased by $259 million mainly as the result of the deconsolidation.
  • EBIT for the quarter was near breakeven, a significant improvement as we deconsolidated CSALP results and recognized our share of CSALP’s net loss resulting in an equity pickup of $13 million. Further Bombardier invested $85 million in CSALP during the quarter in exchange for non-voting units of the partnership against its commitment of up to $225 million by year end.
  • CRJ Seriesand Q400deliveries for the quarter totalled 5 aircraft, while net orders totalled 11 aircraft.
  • On November 7, 2018, the Corporation entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of the Q Seriesaircraft program assets, including aftermarket operations, to a wholly owned subsidiary of Longview Aviation Capital Corp., for gross proceeds of approximately $300 million. The agreement covers all assets and intellectual property and Type Certificates associated with the Dash 8 Series 100, 200 and 300 as well as the Q400program operations at the Downsview manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada. The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Net proceeds for this transaction are expected at approximately $250 million net of fees, liabilities and normal closing adjustments.
  • Following the closing of the Airbus partnership on the C Seriesaircraft program earlier this year, and the agreement to sell the Q400program announced on November 7, 2018, our full attention is turning to the CRJprogram. As we continue to actively participate in the regional aircraft market with our established, scope compliant aircraft, our focus is on reducing cost and increasing volumes while optimizing the aftermarket for the approximately 1,500 CRJ’s in service around the world today.  As we look to return the CRJto profitability, we will also explore strategic options for the program.

Aerostructures and Engineering Services

Results (PDF)

  • Revenues increased by 23% year over year, driven by Aerostructures’ position as a key supplier to the A220 and Global 7500aircraft growth programs.
  • EBIT before special items increased by 33% year over year supported by the revenue growth. The 8.4% EBIT margin before special items for the quarter reflects the continued ramp-up of the A220 and Global 7500component production as well as the new contractual relationship with Airbus on the A220.
  • Intersegment revenue for the quarter represented 62% of the total revenues compared to 80% for the first half of the year. This decrease reflects Revenues from CSALP becoming external sales starting on July 1, 2018.
  • On November 8, 2018, Danny Di Perna has been appointed President Aerostructures & Engineering Services. Danny brings more than 30 years of aerospace and industrial experience with a proven track record in improving operational efficiency. Michael Ryan will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Transportation

Results (PDF)

  • Revenues in the third quarter totalled $2.1 billion, delivering 2% organic growth offset by an unfavourable currency impact. With the continued ramp-up of major projects initiated in 2017, we are seeing sustained growth across all segments, on track to full year guidance of approximately $9.0 billion.
  • EBIT before special items in the quarter was in line with the prior year at $187 million. For the quarter the margin was 8.7%, or 8.6% on a year-to-date basis, which continued to trend towards the greater than 8.5% margin guidance for the year.
  • As we work through an accelerated train delivery cycle following significant working capital investments made since mid-2017, we carried at the end of the third quarter greater than anticipated working capital.
  • The $33.9 billion backlog at the end of the quarter is driven by the 1.0 book-to-bill ratio(12)on a year-to-date basis, net of unfavourable currency impact.

About Bombardier

With over 69,500 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.comor follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Bombardier, CRJ, CRJ Series,CS100,CS300, C Series, Global, Global 5500, Global 6500, Global 7500,Q400and Q Series are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For Information

Simon Letendre
Manager, Media Relations and Public Affairs
Bombardier Inc.
+514 861 9481
Patrick Ghoche
Vice President, Investor Relations
Bombardier Inc.
+514 861 5727

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis and the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements are available at ir.bombardier.com.

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  1. Earnings and EBIT refer to EBIT before special items. Non-GAAP financial measures. See Caution regarding non-GAAP measures at the end of this press release.
  2. Non-GAAP financial measures. See Caution regarding non-GAAP measures at the end of this press release.
  3. See the forward-looking statements disclaimer.
  4. Currently under development. See the Global 5500,Global 6500, Global 7500 andGlobal 8000aircraft disclaimer at the end of this press release.
  5. Margin refers to EBIT margin before special items. Non-GAAP financial measure. See Caution regarding non-GAAP measures at the end of this press release.
  6. Due to the adoption of IFRS 15, Revenue from contracts with customers. Refer to the Accounting and reporting developments section in Other in the Corporation’s MD&A of the third quarterly report for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 for details regarding restatements of comparative period figures.
  7. Defined as cash and cash equivalents plus the amount available under revolving credit facilities.
  8. Cash and cash equivalents as at December 31, 2017 include the cash reclassified as asset held for sale. Refer to the strategic partnership section in Commercial Aircraft, Note 11 – Cash and cash equivalents and Note 19 – Disposal of a business in the Corporation’s Consolidated financial statements for more details on the transaction as well as the accounting treatment.
  9. Ratio of new orders received over aircraft deliveries, in units, excluding C Seriesaircraft orders and deliveries.
  10. Excluding 115 and 233 firm orders of CS100and CS300aircraft respectively for the comparative period of 2017. Subsequent to the C Series Partnership closing, Airbus rebranded CS100and CS300 as A220-100 and A220-300, respectively.
  11. Subsequent to the end of this quarter, the Corporation cancelled two Q400orders totalling 8 aircraft.
  12. Ratio of new orders over revenues.
  13. Including share of income from joint ventures and associates amounting to $22 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2018 ($52 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2017).

CAUTION REGARDING NON-GAAP MEASURES

This press release is based on reported earnings in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Reference to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) means IFRS, unless indicated otherwise. This press release is also based on non-GAAP financial measures including EBITDA, EBIT before special items and EBITDA before special items, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures are mainly derived from the consolidated financial statements but do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS; therefore, others using these terms may define them differently. Management believes that providing certain non-GAAP performance measures, in addition to IFRS measures, provides users of our Financial Report with enhanced understanding of our results and related trends and increases the transparency and clarity of the core results of our business. Refer to the Non-GAAP financial measures and Liquidity and capital resources sections in Overview and each reporting segments’ Analysis of results sections in the Corporation’s MD&A for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.

Reconciliations to most comparable IFRS measures (PDF)

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release includes forward-looking statements, which may involve, but are not limited to: statements with respect to our objectives, guidance in respect of various financial metrics and sources of contribution thereto, targets, goals, priorities, market and strategies, financial position, market position, capabilities, competitive strengths, beliefs, prospects, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions; general economic and business outlook, prospects and trends of an industry; expected growth in demand for products and services; product development, including projected design, characteristics, capacity or performance; expected or scheduled entry-into-service of products and services, orders, deliveries, testing, lead times, certifications and project execution in general; competitive position; the expected impact of the legislative and regulatory environment and legal proceedings on our business and operations; strength of capital profile and balance sheet, creditworthiness, available liquidities and capital resources, expected financial requirements and ongoing review of strategic and financial alternatives; the introduction of productivity enhancements and restructuring initiatives and anticipated costs, intended benefits and timing thereof; the expected continued expansion of the business aircraft aftermarket; the objectives and financial targets underlying our transformation plan and the timing and progress in execution thereof, including the anticipated business transition to cash generation; expectations and timing regarding an opportunistic redemption of CDPQ’s investment in BT Holdco; intentions regarding the CRJ program; the funding and liquidity of C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); the impact and expected benefits of the transaction with Airbus, on our operations, infrastructure, capabilities, development, growth and other opportunities and prospects, geographic reach, scale, assets and program value, footprint, financial condition, access to capital and overall strategy; and the impact of such transaction on our balance sheet and liquidity position. As it relates to the strategic actions and proposed sale of the Q Series Aircraft program and Business Aircraft’s flight and technical training activities discussed herein, this press release also contains forward-looking statements with respect to: the expected terms, conditions, and timing for completion thereof; the respective anticipated proceeds and use thereof, related costs and expenses, as well as the anticipated benefits of such actions and transactions; and the fact that closing of these transactions will be conditioned on certain events occurring, including the receipt of necessary regulatory approval.

Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “shall”, “can”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “foresee”, “believe”, “continue”, “maintain” or “align”, the negative of these terms, variations of them or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements are presented for the purpose of assisting investors and others in understanding certain key elements of our current objectives, strategic priorities, expectations and plans, and in obtaining a better understanding of our business and anticipated operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

By their nature, forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and are subject to important known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecast results set forth in forward-looking statements. While management considers these assumptions to be reasonable and appropriate based on information currently available, there is risk that they may not be accurate. The assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made in this press release in relation to the transaction with Airbus include the following material assumptions: the accuracy of our analyses and business case including estimated cash flows and revenues over the expected life of the program and thereafter; aircraft prices, unit costs and deliveries gradually improving during the acceleration phase; assumptions regarding the strength and quality of Airbus’ scale, reach, sales, marketing and support networks, supply chain and operational expertise, and customer relationships; the fulfilment and performance by each party of its obligations pursuant to the transaction agreement and future commercial agreements and absence of significant inefficiencies or other issues in connection therewith; the realization of the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction in the timeframe anticipated; our ability to continue with our funding plan of CSALP and to fund, if required, any cash shortfalls; adequacy of cash planning and management and project funding; and the accuracy of our assessment of anticipated growth drivers and sector trends. The assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made in this press release in relation to the strategic actions and proposed sale of the Q Series Aircraft program and Business Aircraft’s flight and technical training activities discussed herein include the following material assumptions: the satisfaction of all conditions of closing and the successful completion of such strategic actions and transactions within the anticipated timeframe, including receipt of regulatory approvals. For additional information with respect to the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made in this press release, including as relates to 2018 guidance, refer to the Strategic Priorities and Guidance and forward-looking statements sections in Overview and in each reportable segment of our financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. For additional information with respect to the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements relating to 2019 guidance, refer to the assumptions for 2019 guidance in this press release.

With respect to the transaction with Airbus specifically, certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: reliance on our analyses and business case including estimated cash flows and revenues over the expected life of the program and thereafter; the occurrence of an event, change or other development having an adverse effect on Airbus’ scale and reach, sales, marketing or support networks, supply chain, operations, or customer relationships; the failure by either party to satisfy and perform its obligations pursuant to the transaction agreement and future commercial agreements and/or significant inefficiencies or other issues arising in connection therewith; the failure to realize, in the timeframe anticipated or at all, the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction; risks associated with our ability to continue with our funding plan of CSALP and to fund, if required, the cash shortfalls; inadequacy of cash planning and management and project funding; and reliance on our assessment of anticipated growth drivers and sector trends. Certain other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risks associated with general economic conditions, risks associated with our business environment (such as risks associated with “Brexit”, the financial condition of the airline industry, business aircraft customers, and the rail industry; trade policy; increased competition; political instability and force majeure events or natural disasters), operational risks (such as risks related to developing new products and services; development of new business; the certification and homologation of products and services; fixed-price and fixed-term commitments and production and project execution; pressures on cash flows and capital expenditures based on project-cycle fluctuations and seasonality; our ability to successfully implement and execute our strategy, transformation plan, productivity enhancements and restructuring initiatives; doing business with partners; product performance warranty and casualty claim losses; regulatory and legal proceedings; environmental, health and safety risks; dependence on certain customers and suppliers; human resources; reliance on information systems; reliance on and protection of intellectual property rights; and adequacy of insurance coverage), financing risks (such as risks related to liquidity and access to capital markets; retirement benefit plan risk; exposure to credit risk; substantial existing debt and interest payment requirements; certain restrictive debt covenants and minimum cash levels; financing support provided for the benefit of certain customers; and reliance on government support), market risks (such as risks related to foreign currency fluctuations; changing interest rates; decreases in residual values; increases in commodity prices; and inflation rate fluctuations). For more details, see the Risks and uncertainties section in Other in the MD&A of our financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. With respect to the strategic actions and proposed sale of the Q Series Aircraft program and Business Aircraft’s flight and technical training activities discussed herein specifically, certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the failure to receive or delay in receiving regulatory approvals, or otherwise satisfy the conditions to the completion of such strategic actions and transactions or delay in completing and uncertainty regarding the length of time required to complete such strategic actions and transactions, and the funds and benefits thereof not being available to Bombardier in the time frame anticipated or at all; alternate sources of funding that would be used to replace the anticipated proceeds and savings from such strategic actions and transactions, as the case may be, may not be available when needed, or on desirable terms. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the proposed strategic actions and/or proposed sale of the Q Series Aircraft program and Business Aircraft’s flight and technical training activities will occur or that the anticipated benefits will be realized in their entirety, in part or at all. There can also be no assurance that the intended benefits from the productivity enhancements and restructuring initiatives discussed herein will be realized in their entirety, in part or at all, or on the completion, the form, or the timing of a BT Holdco buy-back.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future growth, results and performance is not exhaustive and undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. Other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we presently believe are not material could also cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. In addition, there can be no assurance that the anticipated strategic benefits and operational, competitive and cost synergies of the transaction with Airbus will be realized in their entirety, in part or at all. The forward-looking statements set forth herein reflect management’s expectations as at the date of this press release and are subject to change after such date. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we expressly disclaim any intention, and assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

The Global 5500, Global 6500, Global 7500 and Global 8000 aircraft are currently under development, and as such are subject to changes in family strategy, branding, capacity, performance, design and/or systems. All specifications and data are approximate, may change without notice and are subject to certain operating rules, assumptions and other conditions. This press release does not constitute an offer, commitment, representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind.

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L3 Appoints Retired Lieutenant-General D. Michael Day to L3 Canada Group Board of Directors. https://infoaeroquebec.net/l3-appoints-retired-lieutenant-general-d-michael-day-to-l3-canada-group-board-of-directors/ Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:42:00 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=26300

Press Release

OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–L3 Technologies Canada announced today that retired Lieutenant-General D. Michael Day has been appointed to its Canadian Board, L3 Technologies Canada Group Inc. The Board’s mandate is to actively develop and promote strategic initiatives that advance L3’s competitive position and growth opportunities in Canada and the global marketplace.

“I am pleased to welcome Mike to the L3 Technologies Canada Board of Directors,” said Christopher E. Kubasik, L3’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. “As a former Deputy Commander to NATO and Commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, he has extensive operational and policy knowledge, and will be a great asset to the L3 Technologies team.”

“Mike provides an operator’s perspective and understands the technical requirements that produce results in today’s complex mission environments,” added Richard Foster, Vice President of L3 Technologies Canada and Chairman of L3 Technologies Canada Group Inc. “There is no doubt that he can help the Board make the right decisions to grow our business in Canada and to export innovative L3 Technologies solutions abroad.”

Lieutenant-General (Ret.) Day joined the Canadian Forces in 1983 and has commanded at every level and rank in a variety of units and deployments around the world. The majority of his field and command time has been as an Operator within Canada’s Counter Terrorist and Special Forces community, commanding Joint Task Force Two (JTF2), Canada’s Special Operations Forces Command, as well as a variety of other command assignments.

He also served as the Senior Uniformed Officer in the Defence Policy Group and as Chief Strategic Planner for the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence, as well as Commander of Canada’s National Special Forces Command. Additionally, he served as a NATO Commander in Afghanistan and was responsible for the training and certification of NATO’s Response Force.

Lieutenant-General (Ret.) Day retired from the military in September 2015, is currently involved in numerous industry initiatives and is an active member on several Boards in Canada. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and is the President of the charitable PPCLI Foundation.

About L3 Technologies Canada

Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, L3 Technologies Canada is the Corporate office for L3 in-country, providing strategic guidance in business development, customer relations, government relations, country awareness and public relations. L3 Technologies Canada also provides coordination, planning and management of in-country events and activities, such as trade shows, government events, hospitality and sponsorships.

About L3 Technologies

Headquartered in New York City, L3 Technologies employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide and is a leading provider of a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor systems used on military, homeland security and commercial platforms. L3 is also a prime contractor in aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training. The company reported 2017 sales of $9.6 billion.

To learn more about L3, please visit the company’s website at www.L3T.com. L3 uses its website as a channel of distribution of material company information. Financial and other material information regarding L3 is routinely posted on the company’s website and is readily accessible.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “will,” “could” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-Looking Statements included in the company’s recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Contacts
L3 Technologies Canada
Richard Foster, 613-569-6877
or
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Corporate Communications
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airBaltic Orders up to 60 Bombardier CS300 Aircraft. https://infoaeroquebec.net/airbaltic-orders-up-to-60-bombardier-cs300-aircraft/ Mon, 28 May 2018 13:28:02 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=26190

 

  • All-C Series fleet is the backbone of airBaltic’s new business plan – Destination 2025
  • Order brings the C Series firm order book to over 400 aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Air Baltic Corporation AS (airBaltic) announced today that the parties have executed a firm purchase agreement for the sale and purchase of 30 CS300 aircraft with options and purchase rights for an additional 30 aircraft of the same type.

Based on the list price of the CS300 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$ 2.9 billion. This amount would increase to nearly US$5.9 billion should all 15 options and 15 purchase rights be exercised.

“As the C Series aircraft program continues to gain market acceptance, this significant reorder from our CS300 launch operator is a strong testimony to the aircraft’s exceptional in-service performance,”said Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “Furthermore, we are proud that the CS300 has helped airBaltic maintain its position as one of the world’s most punctual airlines. The C Series aircraft is at the forefront of the small single-aisle market, and airBaltic played a key role in demonstrating its value. In the last 18 months, we have witnessed airBaltic’s growing leadership in the market, and we wish the airline further success with its expanded CS300 fleet.”

With this order, airBaltic becomes the largest European C Series customer and the second largest customer worldwide with 50 aircraft on firm order. The airline’s new business plan relies on significant expansion of routes from all three Baltic countries – Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.

“As an early adopter of the C Series, we took a forward-looking decision on advanced technology to support our turnaround plan leading to sustainable profitability, and today we are benefiting from the most fuel-efficient small single-aisle aircraft. With demonstrated fuel savings of more than 22 percent, the CS300 aircraft plays a vital role in maintaining our operating cost at a low level. In 2017, we experienced outstanding growth and showed the world the unique capabilities and comfort of this innovative aircraft. We successfully executed our fleet modernization strategy, and are excited to further grow our fleet up to 80 CS300 aircraft while phasing out our other aircraft types in the next three years,” said Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer, airBaltic.

“We are now commencing the implementation of our next business strategy – Destination 2025, which foresees airBaltic expanding the map of its operations. A critical part of this new strategy is the introduction of a larger and exclusive fleet of all-CS300 aircraft, which are the most suitable aircraft for the markets in which we operate,” he added.

“2017 was the most successful year in the history of airBaltic during which the company achieved exceptional operational and financial results. This serves as solid proof of the success of the airline’s business strategy and operating model,” said Uldis Augulis, Minister of Transport, Republic of Latvia. “The new order is the largest investment in Latvia’s history and plays an important role in the development of the air infrastructure of the Baltic region with wide-ranging effects on exports, economy and jobs.”

Deliveries pertaining to this new order are scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2019. Prior to this order, airBaltic had ordered 20 CS300 aircraft. The airline is currently operating revenue service with eight CS300 aircraft.

About C Series

The C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership is an affiliate of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft segment of Bombardier Inc., and manufactures the C Series aircraft. For more information about the C Series visit the Media Hub.

About airBaltic

airBaltic (AIR BALTIC CORPORATION) is the world’s most punctual airline connecting the Baltic region with 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS. airBaltic is a joint stock company that was established in 1995. Its primary shareholder is the Latvian state, which holds 80.05 percent of the stock, while Lars Thuesen holds around 20 percent through his fully-owned Aircraft Leasing 1 SIA. The airBaltic fleet consists of 31 aircraft – 8 Bombardier CS300, 11 Boeing 737 and 12 Bombardier Q400 aircraft. airBaltic has received numerous international awards for excellence, innovative services, and achievements in reshaping its business. In 2017, the airline received the CAPA Regional Airline of the Year awards, while in 2018 airBaltic received the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Award as the Market Leader of the Year. airBaltic achieved the best on-time performance globally in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

About Bombardier

With over 69,500 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion US. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Notes to Editors

  • Images of C Series aircraft in airBaltic livery are posted with this news release at www.bombardier.com.
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Bombardier, C Series, CS300 and Q400 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For Information

Nathalie Siphengphet
Manager, Communications and Public Affairs
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
+1 416-375-3030
nathalie.siphengphet@aero.bombardier.com
www.bombardier.com

Alise Briede
Head of Corporate Communications
Air Baltic Corporation
+371 2965 6608
bda@airbaltic.lv
www.airbaltic.com

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Bombardier Donates a C Series Aircraft to the Ecole Nationale d’Aérotechnique. https://infoaeroquebec.net/bombardier-donates-a-c-series-aircraft-to-the-ecole-nationale-daerotechnique/ Sat, 26 May 2018 14:45:03 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=26132

 

 

Bombardier Aerospace
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Bombardier Aerospace

Ecole Nationale d’Aérotechnique

Ecole Nationale d'Aérotechnique

May 24, 2018 11:09 ET

Bombardier Donates a C Series Aircraft to the Ecole Nationale d’Aérotechnique.

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC–(Marketwired – May 24, 2018) –Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it will donate a CS100 aircraft to the École Nationale d’Aérotechnique (ÉNA), a school affiliated with Édouard-Montpetit CEGEP, to be used for the purpose of education and training. With this donation, ÉNA becomes the world’s first teaching institution to count a C Series aircraft among its fleet.

“Bombardier plays a leadership role in the Canadian and global aerospace industry by being at the forefront of the development and utilization of disruptive technologies,” said Alain Bellemare, Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. “Our commitment to innovation and excellence is also reflected in education, as our company encourages and supports our teaching institutions such as ÉNA in their mission to provide the highest quality training that meets the needs of the industry.”

“Bombardier is very proud to invest in the development of highly skilled workers for the Montréal aerospace cluster by increasing the educational value of ÉNA’s technical training activities,” said Robert Dewar, Vice President, C Series Aircraft Program, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The C Series is the most innovative aircraft in its class, with state-of-the-art technology and advanced materials. This donation will contribute to the development of broader sets of skills by allowing students to manipulate the most advanced technology in commercial aircraft, and we hope that this will help spark their interest for aerospace even further.”

The CS100 (Serial Number 50003) was built in 2014, and was the third Flight Test Vehicle (FTV3) of the C Series program. Since its maiden flight on March 3rd of that year, the aircraft accumulated approximately 1,400 flight hours. FTV3 was mainly used for avionics and electrical tests, as well as for community noise testing. The aircraft is currently stationed at the Bombardier Flight Test Centre in Wichita, Kansas and will join ÉNA’s existing fleet of 37 aircraft in Saint-Hubert, Québec in the coming weeks. ÉNA’s static fleet already includes two Learjet and two Challenger aircraft.

“We are honored to receive this extremely significant gift. The C Series is a true jewel of Québec’s technology and this donation is a major educational contribution to our training programs, both from a practical and theory stand point,” said Sylvain Lambert, Director, École Nationale d’Aérotechnique. “As the sole provider of aerospace technical training in the province of Québec, this new addition to our existing fleet will allow the next generation of workers to become more knowledgeable of the industry’s latest technological breakthroughs. On behalf of our students, our teaching faculty, and staff members, I would like to sincerely thank Bombardier for its confidence in our school, and for this gift which will enrich the quality of our training programs.”

Bombardier established many successful partnerships over the years with educational institutions specializing in aerospace and engineering by offering internships, scholarships and corporate donations, as well as participating in research and development projects. Just last year, Bombardier donated a CRJ100 to the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and a Learjet 60 to ÉNA.

About the C Series

The C Series aircraft is manufactured by the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership, an affiliate of the Bombardier Commercial Aircraft segment of Bombardier Inc. For more information about the C Series visit the Media Hub.

About the École Nationale d’Aérotechnique

The École nationale d’aérotechnique (ÉNA) is an affiliated school of cégep Édouard-Montpetit, the largest college in Québec. ÉNA can accommodate approximately 1,300 students a year for regular full-time programs and several hundred technicians in continuing education. Its 4 programs (3 in French and 1 in English) in aeronautical technology are recognized by Transport Canada. ÉNA is a leader in terms of technical training in aerospace technology in North America and has five hangars and a fleet of 37 aircraft, 26 airplanes and 11 helicopters, and is equipped with modern installations that include over 30 laboratories and specialized workshops.

About Bombardier

With over 69,500 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion US. News and information are available at bombardier.comor follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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Bombardier, CS100, C Series, CRJ100, Challenger, Learjet, Learjet 60 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

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Bombardier assure une Expérience client mondiale améliorée par une série d’événements de soutien à la clientèle. https://infoaeroquebec.net/bombardier-assure-une-experience-client-mondiale-amelioree-par-une-serie-devenements-de-soutien-a-la-clientele/ Tue, 08 May 2018 04:27:25 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=25949 Bombardier Aéronautique

 

Le 7 mai 2018

– Bombardier tiendra plus de 25 événements de soutien à la clientèle en 2018, dont des conférences de maintenance et d’exploitation, des réunions de comités consultatifs, des groupes de discussion sur les produits et services et des tournées des zones aéroportuaires locales

– Une série de cinq conférences de maintenance et d’exploitation auront lieu dans le monde entier, notamment à Hong Kong, aux États-Unis et en Croatie

– Ce sera l’occasion pour les clients et exploitants d’apprendre les dernières nouvelles sur les produits et services de Bombardier

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC–(Marketwired – 7 mai 2018) –Bombardier Avions d’affaires témoigne de son engagement envers l’expérience client mondiale par une grande série de conférences de maintenance et d’exploitation et d’événements régionaux en 2018, qui commenceront du 8 au 9 mai à Hong Kong. Ces points de contact sont l’occasion pour les clients et exploitants du monde entier d’être informés des dernières améliorations et des sujets d’intérêt relativement aux avions Learjet, Challengeret Globalde Bombardier.

« Ces conférences sont l’une des nombreuses façons dont nous communiquons et nous gardons le contact avec nos clients du monde entier de façon quotidienne, 24 heures sur 24, sept jours sur sept », a déclaré Jean-Christophe Gallagher, vice-président et directeur général de l’Expérience client de Bombardier Avions d’affaires. « Les clients et les exploitants peuvent y donner leurs impressions et opinions sur nos produits et services, ce qui constitue de précieux renseignements qui nous permettent de continuer à livrer des produits exceptionnels et un service sans égal. »

Cette année, les conférences régionales de maintenance et d’exploitation 2018 se déplaceront dans cinq villes en Asie, en Amérique du Nord et en Europe, se terminant à Dubrovnik, en Croatie, afin de toucher toute la flotte de 4 700 avions Bombardierbasée un peu partout dans le monde. Ces conférences régionales permettent de rencontrer en personne les clients, afin de créer et de renforcer les relations dans chaque région et de répondre à leurs besoins particuliers.

Les conférences régionales de maintenance et d’exploitation 2018 auront lieu :

  • Du 8 au 9 mai Hong Kong
  • Du 11 au 12 juin White Plains (New York)
  • Du 14 au 15 juin Dallas (Texas)
  • Du 19 au 20 juin Marina del Rey (Californie)
  • Du 25 au 26 septembre Dubrovnik, Croatie

Comme lors des éditions précédentes, les conférences de maintenance et d’exploitation de cette année présenteront des renseignements approfondis sur les plus récents produits et services de Bombardier, notamment les solutions de connectivité, ainsi que sur le portefeuille de services de réponse et de soutien à la clientèle de Bombardier. De plus, la conférence de cette année à Hong Kong comportera une séance sur la sécurité animée par Pat Daily, président associé et principal fondateur de Convergent Performance, LLC, une société qui se consacre à réduire l’erreur humaine dans les industries à risque élevé. M. Daily se penchera sur l’état actuel du professionnalisme en aviation.

En plus des cinq conférences de maintenance et d’exploitation, Bombardier propose une série complète d’événements mondiaux axés sur la clientèle prévus en 2018 à l’intention de ses clients et exploitants un peu partout dans le monde, dont quatre groupes de discussion sur les produits et services, huit réunions de comités consultatifs avec la clientèle, six tournées des zones aéroportuaires locales et son colloque annuel Safety Standdown.

À propos de Bombardier

Comptant plus de 69 500 employés répartis entre quatre secteurs d’activité, Bombardier est un leader mondial de l’industrie du transport, créant des avions et des trains novateurs qui changent la donne sur leur marché. Nos produits et nos services offrent des expériences de transport de calibre international qui établissent de nouvelles normes en matière de confort des passagers, d’efficacité énergétique, de fiabilité et de sécurité.

Avec son siège social situé à Montréal, au Canada, Bombardier possède des installations de production et d’ingénierie dans 28 pays, couvrant les secteurs Transport, Avions d’affaires, Avions commerciaux et Aérostructures et Services d’ingénierie. Les actions de Bombardier se négocient à la Bourse de Toronto (BBD). Pour l’exercice clos le 31 décembre 2017, nos revenus ont totalisé 16,2 milliards $ US. Vous trouverez nouvelles et information à l’adresse bombardier.comou en nous suivant sur Twitter : @Bombardier.

Notes aux rédacteurs

Suivez @Bombardierjetssur Twitter pour obtenir les dernières nouvelles et mises à jour de Bombardier Avions d’affaires.

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Renseignements:

Clémence Godfroy
Bombardier Avions d’affaires
+1 514-452-0168
clemence.godfroy@aero.bombardier.com

 

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Assemblée générale annuelle d’Aéro Montréal 2018. https://infoaeroquebec.net/assemblee-generale-annuelle-daero-montreal-2018/ Tue, 08 May 2018 04:18:11 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=25940

La main-d’œuvre et la relève au cœur de la croissance de l’industrie aérospatiale.

Montréal, le 7 mai 2018 – À l’occasion de son Assemblée générale annuelle, Aéro Montréal, la grappe aérospatiale du Québec, a dressé un bilan positif de l’année 2017. L’événement a eu lieu à la Maison des régions de Montréal, dans le cadre de la Journée des élus-es du Grand Montréal, en présence de la mairesse de Montréal, Valérie Plante et de 150 hauts dirigeants, représentants de l’industrie et partenaires de la grappe.

« Aéro Montréal s’est énormément investie auprès de tous les acteurs de la grappe afin que notre industrie demeure un leader sur la scène internationale, une position que nous devons à la grande solidarité des acteurs de notre écosystème », affirme Suzanne M. Benoît, présidente-directrice générale d’Aéro Montréal. « Au cours de l’année 2017, l’industrie aérospatiale québécoise a notamment salué l’arrivée d’un nouveau maître d’œuvre dans sa chaîne d’approvisionnement, Airbus. Également, l’année a été marquée par l’importance et l’imminence de la transition vers l’industrie 4.0, afin que nos entreprises demeurent compétitives. Enfin, toutes les entreprises ont connu des défis en lien avec la disponibilité de la main-d’œuvre qui nous ont amené à repenser notre stratégie visant à inciter la relève à privilégier des filières en aérospatiale ».

DISPONIBILITÉ DE LA MAIN-D’ŒUVRE – UN ENJEU À SURVEILLER

Selon le Comité sectoriel pour la main-d’œuvre en aérospatiale du Québec (CAMAQ), d’ici 2027, 7 128 nouveaux postes seront créés et 21 175 postes seront à combler (promotions, retraites, départs, etc.) pour un total de 28 303 postes à pourvoir d’ici 10 ans. « Les enjeux en lien avec la rareté de main-d’œuvre ont marqué l’année 2017 et, pour y répondre, nous avons sensibilisé le gouvernement à ces problématiques et développé une stratégie proactive de communication tant auprès du grand public, en plus de mettre en place des initiatives visant à aider les entreprises dans leurs recrutements », assure Mme Benoît.

En 2017, plus de 250 dirigeants et spécialistes du secteur aérospatial québécois se sont impliqués au sein de nos six Chantiers de travail. Parmi les principales initiatives mises en place figurent notamment :

L’INITIATIVE MACH FAB 4.0

Lancée en 2017, l’initiative MACH FAB 4.0 visera au total 50 PME du secteur aérospatial durant cinq ans. Ce programme est soutenu par le gouvernement du Québec dans le cadre de la Stratégie québécoise de l’aérospatiale 2016-2026 à hauteur de 9,5 millions de dollars. À ce montant s’ajoute une contribution équivalente du secteur privé, soit un montant total de 19 millions de dollars en investissements privés et publics. L’initiative MACH FAB 4.0 est un programme incontournable pour les PME québécoises leur permettant de réussir le virage numérique dans l’aérospatiale, et ainsi devenir plus compétitives au Québec, au Canada et à l’international.

SDQUÉBEC.CA

Le portail SDQuébec.ca est un outil Web qui permet de répertorier les capacités industrielles des entreprises québécoises en matière de défense et sécurité, il s’agit d’une plateforme d’affaires collaborative, informative et proactive pour soutenir, accroître et optimiser le développement des entreprises québécoises de la défense et de la sécurité nationale. Cet outil a été développé en partenariat avec STIQ et Québec International. Ce nouvel outil a été mis en ligne en 2017.

L’INITIATIVE MACH – 710 projets d’amélioration réalisés ou en cours

À ce jour, nous comptons cinq cohortes actives qui représentent 59 fournisseurs et 31 mentors locaux et internationaux. L’initiative MACH a pour objectif d’optimiser la performance de la chaîne d’approvisionnement aérospatiale québécoise afin d’augmenter sa compétitivité à l’échelle internationale. Une enveloppe de financement additionnelle a été accordée à ce projet en 2017.

3E ÉDITION DE LA SEMAINE INTERNATIONALE DE L’AÉROSPATIALE – MONTRÉAL

Cette Semaine, qui a été organisée du 16 au 20 avril 2017, a notamment été l’occasion de tenir la 4e édition du Sommet sur la chaîne mondiale d’approvisionnement, qui a d’ailleurs connu un record de fréquentation avec 500 participants. Intitulé « Le virage 4.0 : passer de la vision à la réalité », le Sommet a permis de présenter des cas concrets d’application du 4.0 sur les différents niveaux de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Les participants ont également pu apprendre comment mesurer leur degré de « maturité 4.0 » et de réussite dans l’implantation du numérique au sein de leur entreprise.

 

À propos d’Aéro Montréal

Créée en 2006, Aéro Montréal est un forum stratégique de concertation qui réunit l’ensemble des premiers dirigeants du secteur aérospatial québécois issus de l’industrie, des institutions d’enseignement, des centres de recherche et incluant les associations et les syndicats. Aéro Montréal a pour mission de mobiliser la grappe aérospatiale du Québec en vue de soutenir sa croissance et son rayonnement sur la scène internationale. Sa vision est de devenir la référence mondiale en aérospatiale. Pour ce faire, elle prend appui sur les valeurs suivantes : l’excellence, l’engagement, la collaboration, l’intégrité, l’agilité et l’audace.

 

Gwenaël Brisé – Aéro Montréal
Responsable des communications et Relations médias

Bur. : 514 987-9395 | cell. : 438 497-3857

gwenael.brise@aeromontreal.ca

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OSE CRÉER L’AVENIR. https://infoaeroquebec.net/ose-creer-lavenir/ Tue, 08 May 2018 04:07:11 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=25932  

L’ÉNA et l’ÉMAM saluent la campagne de l’industrie aérospatiale du Québec

Montréal, 7 mai 2018 – L’École nationale d’aérotechnique (ÉNA) et l’École des métiers de l’aérospatiale de Montréal(ÉMAM) saluent l’initiative de l’industrie aérospatiale du Québec qui lance le 7 mai 2018 une campagne visant à faire connaître la multitude de possibilités de carrière qu’offre ce secteur de pointe toujours en croissance. La campagne de valorisation de l’aérospatiale « Ose créer l’avenir » est mise sur pied en collaboration avec Aéro Montréal, le Comité sectoriel de main?d’œuvre en aérospatiale (CAMAQ), l’ÉNA, l’ÉMAM, Airbus, Bombardier, CAE et les partenaires de l’industrie.

Des carrières et des défis illimités

Par le biais d’une campagne publicitaire sur le Web et les médias sociaux, le public est invité à visiter le www.oselaero.ca afin d’y découvrir cette industrie en forte demande de main-d’œuvre qualifiée, ses profils de carrières, ses emplois offerts et ses nombreuses formations variées ainsi que les innovations technologiques qui représentent un attrait important pour ses futurs travailleurs.

La campagne « Ose créer l’avenir » s’adresse autant aux travailleurs en réorientation de carrière, aux chercheurs d’emplois, aux élèves de 4e et 5e secondaire, aux parents ainsi qu’aux conseillers en orientation. Les élèves de 4e et 5e secondaire pourront prendre part à différentes activités « découvertes » et promotionnelles qui jalonneront la campagne tout au long de l’année scolaire 2018-2019, notamment l’activité Portes ouvertes de l’ÉMAM qui aura lieu les 11 et
12 mai prochain. Il est possible d’en savoir plus sur cette activité en visitant la page Facebook de la campagne à cette adresse : facebook.com/oselaero.

Une industrie innovante et en expansion

« L’aérospatiale est un moteur d’innovation au Québec. Les quelque 200 entreprises qui œuvrent dans ce secteur de pointe ont plus que jamais besoin de main-d’œuvre qualifiée pour demeurer compétitives à l’échelle mondiale et à l’avant-garde des innovations technologiques de demain, affirme M. Sylvain Lambert, directeur général du cégep Édouard-Montpetit et directeur de l’ÉNA. C’est pourquoi, l’ÉNA et l’ÉMAM sont fiers de se joindre à cette initiative qui met en lumière les formations de qualité permettant d’assurer une relève de qualité pour le secteur. »

De son côté, M. Mario Héroux, directeur de l’ÉMAM, renchérit sur le fait que près de 30 000 emplois seront à combler d’ici 2027. « Dans ce contexte, il est impératif que tous les acteurs clés de l’aérospatiale unissent leurs forces pour répondre aux besoins criants de l’industrie, en attirant plus de futurs travailleurs dans ses nombreux programmes de formation. »

Mentionnons que l’ÉMAM, une école de la Commission scolaire de Montréal, accueille actuellement un total de 450 élèves à temps plein sur une capacité de 1 200. Du côté de l’ÉNA, une école affiliée au Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, on compte 803 étudiants à temps plein sur une capacité de 1 300.

Pour tout connaître sur la campagne « Ose créer l’avenir », visitez le www.oselaero.ca ou suivez les activités de la page Facebook Ose l’Aéro en utilisant le mot clic #OSELAERO.

 

À propos de l’École nationale d’aérotechnique

Fondée en 1964, l’École nationale d’aérotechnique (ÉNA) est aujourd’hui la plus importante maison d’enseignement en aérotechnique en Amérique du Nord et la seule au Québec à former des techniciens en aéronautique. Grâce à ses trois programmes collégiaux uniques en Techniques de génie aérospatial (incluant le DEC-BAC en Génie aérospatial), en Techniques de maintenance d’aéronefs et en Techniques d’avionique (incluant le DEC-BAC en Avionique) et à ses installations d’une valeur de 85 M$, qui comprennent 5 hangars abritant 37 aéronefs, l’ÉNA forme une main-d’œuvre technique spécialisée très demandée. Réputé pour son expertise et sa polyvalence, le Centre de service aux entreprises et de formation continue de l’ÉNA propose quant à lui des solutions intégrées de formation en entreprise répondant à leurs besoins spécifiques.

À propos de l’ÉMAM

Construite en 1994 et fruit d’un travail de concertation entre le ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (aujourd’hui le MEES), la Commission des écoles catholiques de Montréal (aujourd’hui la CSDM) et le Centre d’adaptation de la main-d’œuvre aérospatiale du Québec (CAMAQ), l’École des métiers de l’aérospatiale a vu le jour. Mieux connue sous le nom de l’ÉMAM, elle est la première école-usine au Canada et la seule au monde à faire partie d’un réseau scolaire public. L’établissement fait figure de référence dans le domaine et sa réputation dépasse largement nos frontières. Avec son parc-machines d’une valeur de plus de 30 millions de dollars, l’ÉMAM reproduit en tous points le contexte de travail en entreprise. Unique au Québec, cette école offre en exclusivité des programmes nationaux tels que Montage de câbles et de circuits, Montage mécanique et Montage de structures en aéronef. Plusieurs autres programmes de formation en aérospatiale y sont également dispensés par des enseignants/formateurs hautement qualifiés. D’ailleurs, une passerelle DEP-DEC est possible pour plusieurs d’entre eux. L’ÉMAM dispose aussi d’un service aux entreprises axé sur les besoins spécifiques requis en offrant un éventail de formations dans un cadre des plus adaptatifs.

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Renseignements

Geneviève Lachance
École nationale d’aérotechnique
genevieve.lachance@cegepmontpetit.ca
450 679-2631 p. 4503
Cell. 514 795-0980

Manon Gendron
École des métiers de l’aérospatiale de Montréal
gendronman@csdm.qc.ca
514 596-2376 poste 2352

 

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TEAL GROUP: Russian Military Spending Forecast. https://infoaeroquebec.net/teal-group-russian-military-spending-forecast/ Wed, 02 May 2018 02:50:47 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=25900

18 March 2018

Author: Steven J. Zaloga,Drawn From: International Defense Briefing

Russian Military Spending Forecast

Russia is still attempting to recover from the tumult of the 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union. In contrast to the former Warsaw Pact countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic, Russia suffered from a far more serious and prolonged economic crisis, which in turn undermined attempts at military and industrial reform. This abated in recent years both due to an upturn in government revenues from oil exports as well as a rationalization of the tax system which has stabilized government revenues. Indeed, there has been enough of an increase in defense spending that the government announced some small but significant procurement efforts starting in the 2005 budget and continuing through the 2015 budget.

These plans came to a crashing halt due to the fall in oil prices combined with US and European sanctions against Russia for its military actions in Crimea and eastern Ukraine. The 2016 budget fell by 10% as a result of the oil drop to R3.1 trillion. At the end of 2016, the government announced plans for further drops in 2017 to R2.87 trillion and 2018 to R.2.77 trillion. Current plans expect a rise back to R3.06 trillion in 2019.

Russia has been unable to devote the large fraction of the GNP to the military as in the Soviet days, and the resulting collapse of the defense economy in Russia in the 1990s has been a central factor in the current economic depression plaguing many regions of the country. Russian industrialists had hoped that extensive defense exports would assist in stabilizing the industry, but this has not proven to be a solution. Russian defense exports in recent years have been healthy, but not enough to bolster the industry beyond bare subsistence. Indeed, there have been repeated signs of the decay of the industry with customers complaining about high costs and poor quality; Algeria returned a batch of MiG-29 in 2008 due to quality issues.

The industrial problems have been exacerbated by government acquiescence to parasitic extraction of value out of the industrial infrastructure by regime cronies. This has been especially serious in the Moscow area where escalating real estate values have encouraged government bigwigs to take over the property or design bureaus and factories and convert them to more lucrative housing and business projects.

The crunch between the high demands of reconstructing the defense infrastructure, and the need to keep at least a part of the defense industry alive is posing a major problem to Russian military leaders. It is a challenge they are finding impossible to meet for political as well as financial reasons. Reorganization has tended to be belated and as a result has not been well controlled.

The Russian seizure of the Crimea and the Russian-backed insurgency in eastern Ukraine in 2014-15 led to series of western economic sanctions. This has also impacted the defense industries since Russian plants were dependent on Ukrainian facilities for some key sub-components such as helicopter engines and naval engines. Coupled with the current oil glut, the Russian ruble has plunged in value and Russian credit ratings have descended into the “junk bond” ratings. The budget presented in the chart is based on direct exchange value; “purchasing price parity” estimates of actual Russian defense spending would be higher. Given the roller-coaster ride of the past few years, any forecast is highly speculative.

About the Author

Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga

Steve assumed responsibilities for the World Missiles & UAVs Briefingduring the summer of 1993. He also developed and maintains the International Defense Briefing, and is co-author of our annual sector study, World Military Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Profile & Forecast.

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TEAL GROUP: Russian Missiles/Sarmat Heavy ICBM. https://infoaeroquebec.net/teal-group-russian-missiles-sarmat-heavy-icbm/ Wed, 02 May 2018 02:48:29 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=25898

04 April 2018

Author: Steven J. Zaloga,Drawn From: World Missiles & UAV Briefing

Russian Missiles/Sarmat Heavy ICBM

Russia has a broad range of strategic missile programs in an attempt to make up for the “lost decade” from 1992 to 2004 when there was a procurement holiday due to lack of funding. The Russian strategic missile force is becoming increasingly aged, especially the Topol ICBM missiles which probably had a shelf life of only 10 years when manufactured back in the 1980s. The Topol-M and Yars programs are aimed at replacing this force, while at the same time, the new Sarmat heavy ICBM program has been initiated to eventually replace the liquid-fuel 15A18/SS-18 force. In general, Russian defense programs have suffered a drop in funding over the past several years due to the declining defense budget, and there have been commensurate slow-downs in most of the programs.

The Russian navy’s SLBM force has suffered from a serious decline. The most modern SLBM, the R-39 (SS-N-20) has been retired due to age-induced deterioration of its solid fuel engines and loss of its manufacturing base in Ukraine. At the moment, a two phase effort is underway to manufacture the new Bulava missile for the new Borey class of SSBN, and to modernize the R-29R (SS-N18) on the Delfin class with the Layner. The Layner will probably be a re-build program rather than new construction, and so is not listed on the forecast below.

The air force’s strategic bomber force had its weapons programs brought to a close in 1992 by the Yeltsin government’s decision to end cruise missile production. This restriction may not have made much difference anyway in view of the lack of funding. The Kh-101/Kh-102 program has been revived and plans were underway to begin production in 2013. A new hypersonic ALCM is apparently in development, though details are too scant to determine whether it is a strategic nucleararmed missile, or an air-to-surface missile for conventional missions. As a result, no forecast is presented here.

The Russian defense industry is organized in a fundamentally different fashion than in the West with the design bureaus existing separate from the production plants. The forecasts here are listed in the traditional fashion by the design bureaus. Although Bulava is a joint MIT/Makeyev project, it is credited here to MIT which is the lead organization.

Sarmat ICBM (SS-X-30)

The development of a new generation heavy ICBM to replace the old 15A18M (SS-18 Satan) began with a design study codenamed “NIR Argumentatsiya” at NPO Mashinostroyenie in 2007 that studied the possibility of designing a weapon on the basis of existing submarine-launched ballistic missile. The study proposed the use of the liquid fuel engines from the R-29RMU2 (SS-N-23 Skiff) and the warhead package of the failed R-39UTTKh Bark (SSNX-28).

A Russian press interview with the commander of the RSVN Strategic Missile Force, Gen. N. Solovtsov indicated that work began in June 2009 on a liquid-fuel heavy ICBM to replace the older heavy ICBMs at NPO Mashinostroenie in Reutov cooperating with the Makeyev bureau in Miass. The guidance system was assigned to NPTsAP (Pilyugin center) in Moscow. The program began under OKR Sarmat (Sarmatian Experimental Design Study) and a preliminary design was approved in October 2012. According to Russian officials, the first pop-up test out of a test silo would be conducted by the end of 2015; reports in late 2015 put the first tests from Plesetsk in mid2016. The aim was to complete design by 2016-18, though other sources indicated initial production in the 2022 time frame.

In 2017, it was reported that the program had fallen behind schedule. The initial ejection test of the missile took place in December 2017 and as many as two more ejection tests were scheduled for 2018.

The launch complex for Sarmat is designated as 15P228, the missile as 15A28.

About the Author

Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga

Steve assumed responsibilities for the World Missiles & UAVs Briefingduring the summer of 1993. He also developed and maintains the International Defense Briefing, and is co-author of our annual sector study, World Military Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Profile & Forecast.

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TEAL GROUP:Global Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Forecast. https://infoaeroquebec.net/teal-groupglobal-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas-forecast/ Wed, 02 May 2018 02:46:10 +0000 http://infoaeroquebec.net/?p=25896

25 April 2018

Author: Dr. David L. RockwellPhilip FinneganSteven J. Zaloga,Drawn From: World Military Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Profile & Forecast

Global Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Forecast

In terms of worldwide military budgets, the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) segment promises to be one of the most dynamic growth sectors, continuing the past decade’s rapid spending growth. The unclassified sector will continue to increase over the next decade, by about 36%, from current annual spending on RDT&E and procurement of about $9.6 billion in FY18 to about $13 billion in FY27. If operations and maintenance expenditures were to be added, these totals would be even greater.

This future military growth is being driven by the adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worldwide. Over the next decade, US procurement will grow modestly. Growth will increasingly shift towards international markets as more militaries adopt the lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan and incorporate UAVs into their forces. The introduction of specially built unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) also promises to drive growth over the next decade.

Now, for the second year Teal Group has separated all civil government and commercial UAVs into a separate study in recognition of the strong potential for the future as airspace begins to open worldwide. We have included a brief summary of those findings here. Please note that in our tables and charts “procurement” and “production value” are two different, but related numbers. Procurement, covered in the budget forecasts here, represents the annual amount of production funding included in a particular country’s annual defense budget, usually on a fiscal-year basis.

The most significant catalyst to this market has been the enormous growth of interest in UAVs by the US military, tied to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the general trend towards information warfare and net-centric systems. UAVs are a key element in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) portion of this revolution, and they are expanding into other missions as well with the advent of hunter-killer UAVs.

Our research suggests that the US will account for 57% of the unclassified R&D spending on UAV technology over the next decade, and about 32% of the unclassified procurement through the forecast decade. These US UAV funding shares for R&D and procurement represent smaller shares of the market compared to defense spending in general. The US accounts for about 64% of total worldwide R&D spending and 38% of procurement spending, according to Teal Group’s International Defense Briefing forecasts.

These percentages change significantly when adjustments are made for US classified UAV development and procurement funding. The value of these “black” programs can only be surmised, with our estimates serving as a likely upper end of the range of potential secret monies. With these assumptions, the US accounts for 76% of the world R&D on UAVs and 49% of the procurement.

This difference is due to the heavier US investment in cutting-edge technologies and the marked lagtime in such research and procurement elsewhere, especially major aerospace centers such as Europe. This follows trends in other cutting-edge technologies observed over the past decade by Teal Group analysts in such areas as precision-guided weapons, information and sensor technology, and military application of space systems.

A tangible example of the “black” UAV budget in the US is the RQ-170 Sentinel program which only came to light when one of the stealth drones came down in Iranian territory. If our funding forecasts for “black” classified programs are removed, the US share for RDT&E falls to 57% and for procurement to 32% of the world share, which is incongruous in view of the leading role played by the US in RDT&E and procurement in the UAV field, and the general trends in world defense spending mentioned earlier.

Teal Group expects that the sales of UAVs will follow recent patterns of high-tech arms procurement worldwide, with the Asia-Pacific area representing the second largest market, followed by Europe. Indeed, the Asia-Pacific region may represent an even larger segment of the market, but several significant players in the region, namely Japan and China are not especially transparent about their plans compared to Europe. As in the case of many cutting-edge aerospace products, Africa and Latin America are expected to be very modest markets for UAVs.

Some warnings are needed when viewing the forecast. There appear to be wide swings and dips in unit acquisition over the forecast decade, that is not matched by similar swings in the production value. This is primarily due to the volatile mini-UAV market, which represents very large numbers of air vehicles even though unit costs are extremely low compared to other UAVs, especially the endurance types. This forecast expects a drop in US mini-UAV acquisition as combat operations wind down in Iraq and Afghanistan, which has a significant effect on unit numbers, though not on dollar values. It is also important to note that we are not yet including forecasts for quadcopters, or very small and inexpensive micro-UAVs, since the numbers tend to grossly distort the unit forecast numbers.

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