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Bombardier Inc is a Canadian manufacturer with headquarters in Montréal. Bombardier Limited was founded in 1942 by Joseph-Armand BOMBARDIER, inventor of the SNOWMOBILE; in 1975 it purchased majority interest in MLW-Worthington Limited (founded in 1902) and, after financial consolidation in 1976, the present name was adopted in 1978. Developing, manufacturing and selling transportation and recreation products worldwide, including Ski-Doo snowmobiles, Bombardier is also involved in heat-transfer products, aerospace components and engines.
The company operates plants in Québec, Austria, Iceland, Belgium, France, the UK, Finland, Mexico, Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland and the US. In January 1999 it had annual sales of $11.6 billion, assets of $14.2 billion and over 53 000 employees. Its major shareholder, Les entreprises de J. Armand Bombardier Limitée, owns 63% of the company. More than 80% of revenues come from markets outside Canada. Bombardier was successful in August 1986 in taking over CANADAIR LTD, the troubled aircraft company, for $120 million. In April 1990 Bombardier acquired the bankrupt Lear Jet Corp, and then took over half of DE HAVILLAND in March 1992 acquiring the remainder in 1997. These assets were amalgamated in a new aerospace division and Bombardier is now the third-largest manufacturer of civil aircraft (after Boeing and Airbus) in the world and the leading manufacturer of regional aircraft. Aircraft in production include the Canadair Regional Jet and the Dash 8, Global Express, Canadair SE, Challenger 604, Continental, a number of Learjets, and the amphibious fire-fighting aircraft the Canadair 415. The company has moved heavily into the rail car and bus manufacturing business and was responsible for manufacturing the shuttle trains for the Euro Channel Tunnel.
 SnowmobileFirst snowmobile (courtesy Bombardier Inc).
 Global ExpressBombardier's new business jet was launched in Sept 1996 (courtesy Maclean's).
 Bombardier CRJ200The CRJ200 Series is the world's quietest and most environmentally friendly commercial jet aircraft. The aircraft's capacity and fuel efficiency allow airlines to provide jet services on routes where low load factors make larger jet aircraft unprofitable (courtesy Bombardier).
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DEBORAH C. SAWYER
Links to Other Sites
Bombardier Inc.
The official website for Bombardier Inc., a world-leading Canadian manufacturer of innovative transportation systems, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment. Check out their multimedia library for photos of their products.
Armand Bombardier
A profile of Armand Bombardier from the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame.
J. Armand Bombardier Museum
This multimedia online museum documents the history of Bombardier, including the development of the Ski-Doo snowmobile and other company milestones, and provides profiles of company executives including Laurent Beaudoin and founder J A Bombardier.
TMX Group
The online home of TMX Group, which owns and operates the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange. For real-time and historical market data, sector profiles, and financial information about listed companies, click on listed company directory on left side of page or enter stock symbol in the search box.
System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval
Search the SEDAR online database for disclosure documents of Canadian public companies and mutual funds. From the Canadian Securities Administrators.
Toronto Aerospace Museum
The website for the Toronto Aerospace Museum showcases the vintage and replica aircraft in their collection. Learn about the history of the Tiger Moth, the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, the Avro Arrow, and other Canadian aircraft.
Aviation Today
The "Aviation Today" website features the latest news in the international aviation industry. Also features a searchable archive of previous articles.
Bombardier unveils "greenest" passenger jet
A 2008 news storie about the official launching of Bombardier's CSeries family of fuel-efficient jets. From the canada.com website.
Beaudoin hands off to his son
A 2008 news article about the passing of the leadership of Bombardier Inc. from Laurent Beaudoin to his son Pierre Beaudoin. From the canada.com website.
TTC picks Bombardier
A news story about the selection of Montreal-based Bombardier for Toronto's billion-dolllar streetcar contract. From thestar.com.
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