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  • Bombardier to Highlight Its Industry-Leading Aircraft, Top-Ranked Customer Services and Immersive Experience at NBAA-BACE 2026

    • Bombardier Global 8000, Global 6500 and Challenger 3500 aircraft will be showcased on static display
    • Bombardier will spotlight its industry-leading customer support, recognized with the No. 1 ranking in AIN’s Product Support Survey for the third consecutive year and in Professional Pilot’s Corporate Aircraft Product Support Survey for the second consecutive year
    • Bombardier will host an exclusive Pilot Talk with John Travolta at its static display on October 20, offering insights from his 50 years of flying
    • Visitors will step into L’Expérience by Bombardier located within Bombardier’s hospitality chalet and inspired by the design, innovation and engineering behind our aircraft

    MONTREAL, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced its participation in the 2026 edition of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place October 20–22 in Las Vegas. Bombardier’s static display will feature the flagship Global 8000 aircraft alongside the Global 6500 and Challenger 3500 aircraft. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Bombardier’s award-winning customer support team, whose industry-leading service has earned the No. 1 ranking in AIN’s Product Support Survey for three consecutive years and in Professional Pilot’s Corporate Aircraft Product Support Survey for two consecutive years.

    “NBAA-BACE is an important moment for us to showcase the strength of Bombardier’s leadership in business aviation from our industry-leading customer service to the fastest business jet in the world”, said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier. “Our focus has always been on investing in our people, advancing innovation and expanding our global network to deliver the level of service and support our customers expect throughout the life of their aircraft. Having our flagship Global 8000, Global 6500 and Challenger 3500 aircraft on site says a lot about the strength of our portfolio and why customers continue to choose Bombardier, time and time again.”

    Complementing the aircraft display, visitors will be invited to step into the world of Bombardier and explore L’Expérience by Bombardier, a curated journey located within the company’s hospitality chalet. L’Expérience offers an intimate look at the vision, innovation and craftsmanship behind Bombardier’s industry-leading aircraft, like the Global 8000.

    As part of its NBAA-BACE presence, Bombardier will host an exclusive Pilot Talk with John Travolta, type rated on more than a dozen aircraft, including his most recent certification on a Bombardier Global Express. During the session, titled Beyond the Flight Deck, Travolta will share personal experiences from 50 years of flying and discuss the moments that helped define him as a pilot. The event will take place at Bombardier’s static display on October 20, at 3:00 p.m.

    Bombardier is also proud to support the Corporate Angel Network’s Fund an Angel event as a Platinum sponsor. Taking place Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ Waterbleau Terrace, the event supports the organization’s mission to help cancer patients access specialized treatment by arranging free flights on corporate and commercial aircraft, reducing barriers to care and bringing patients closer to the treatment they need.

    Throughout the week, Bombardier will welcome customers, media representatives and industry stakeholders across its static display and hospitality spaces, providing opportunities to discover the company’s aircraft lineup, customer support capabilities and vision for the future of business aviation.

    For media inquiries or to schedule aircraft tours, please contact Bombardier’s Public Relations team.

    About Bombardier

    At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

    For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

    Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service centres across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

  • Jazz flight attendants ratify labour agreement

    HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 9, 2026 /CNW/ — Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”) announced today that the tentative agreement with the Canadian Flight Attendant Union (“CFAU”), reached on September 13, 2026, has been ratified by Jazz flight attendants. CFAU represents 865 active Jazz flight attendants. The new five-year agreement includes industry-competitive wages and benefits.

    About Jazz Aviation LP

    Jazz is the primary operator of Air Canada Express flights to 65 destinations across North America. Jazz has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, received a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer award, earned an Indigenous Reconciliation award from the Government of Canada for its commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and been named among Canada’s Safest Employers in the Public Transportation category, as well as one of Atlantic Canada’s and Nova Scotia’s Top Employers. These achievements, together with Jazz’s proven record of industry leadership and exceptional customer service, create and deliver value for stakeholders. Jazz is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR). Flyjazz.com

  • Jazz crew schedulers ratify labour agreement

    HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 9, 2026 /CNW/ — Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”) announced today that its tentative agreement with Unifor 2002, reached on September 11, 2026, has been ratified by Jazz crew schedulers. Unifor 2002 represents 37 Jazz crew schedulers. The new four-year collective agreement provide industry-competitive wage increases and other enhancements.

    About Jazz Aviation LP

    Jazz is the primary operator of Air Canada Express flights to 65 destinations across North America. Jazz has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, received a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer award, earned an Indigenous Reconciliation award from the Government of Canada for its commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and been named among Canada’s Safest Employers in the Public Transportation category, as well as one of Atlantic Canada’s and Nova Scotia’s Top Employers. These achievements, together with Jazz’s proven record of industry leadership and exceptional customer service, create and deliver value for stakeholders. Jazz is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR). Flyjazz.com

  • Bombardier Expands Top-Industry Ranked Support Network with New Line Maintenance Station in Sydney, Australia, Further Enhancing Care and Convenience for Customers in Asia-Pacific

    • Line Maintenance Station (LMS) in Sydney complements Bombardier’s Perth LMS and enhances the company’s top-ranked customer service network in the region, including service centres in Melbourne, Australia, Singapore and Tianjin, China
    • On-site technicians can provide Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support, unscheduled line maintenance, and select scheduled maintenance activities, including inspections for all Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft
    • Sydney LMS equipped with a dedicated Mobile Response Team (MRT) truck ready to support customers wherever they operate in the region

    MONTREAL, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced the addition of a new Line Maintenance Station (LMS) in Sydney, Australia, bringing additional care and convenience to customers in Asia-Pacific (APAC). The Sydney LMS complements Bombardier’s existing Australian network, which includes a LMS in Perth and service centre in Melbourne.

    The new Sydney location brings Bombardier’s worldwide LMS presence to 11. It will support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events, unscheduled line maintenance, and select scheduled maintenance activities, including inspections. The location is equipped with Mobile Response Team capabilities, enabling Bombardier technicians to provide remote support to customers when and where they need it. Technicians supporting the location are certified to service all Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft.

    “Being number one in customer support is something we’re proud of, but staying number one means never standing still,” said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Aftermarket Services. “It means continuing to earn our customers’ trust by being present, responsive and ready to support them wherever they operate. Our new Sydney Line Maintenance Station delivers on that promise, bringing Bombardier expertise even closer to our customers while advancing our continued investment in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region.”

    The Sydney LMS underscores Bombardier’s continued investment in Australia and its commitment to expanding customer support in the region. This investment is part of the company’s broader growth strategy across APAC. Earlier this year, Bombardier also announced a significant expansion of its Singapore Service Centre, which is expected to nearly double in size once it opens in the second half of 2028. Once operational, the site will offer a broad range of services, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, avionics installations, and 24/7 AOG support. The site’s new Component Repair and Overhaul (CR&O) workshop will further strengthen Bombardier’s capabilities in APAC.

    With top rankings in both Aviation International News for three years in a row and Professional Pilot Product Support for two years in a row, Bombardier continues to set the standard for industry-leading service and support for its customers worldwide.

    About Bombardier

    At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

    For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

    Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service centres across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.     

    For Information

    For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Sustainability report, as well as the company’s initiative to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book-and-Claim system visit bombardier.com.

  • RCAC calls for aviation revenues to be reinvested in a connected national transportation system

    Regional airports say proposed changes to Canada’s largest airports are an opportunity to rethink how the country funds essential aviation infrastructure

    THOMPSON, MB, Sept. 24, 2026 /CNW/ — Regional Community Airports of Canada (RCAC) says the federal government’s consideration of concession arrangements at Canada’s four largest airports presents an opportunity to rethink how Canada funds its aviation system.

    In an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, RCAC supports efforts restructure Canada’s aviation system, discontinuing the current user-pay model that stifles growth and connectivity, particularly among regional airports serving rural, northern and remote communities.  

    “For more than 30 years, Canada’s aviation system has not only funded itself, but has generated tens of billions of revenues for government”, said RCAC Chair James Lindsey. “As we consider its next evolution, do we continue treating aviation as a source of revenue, or recognize it as essential infrastructure connecting Canadians and enabling our economy”

    For many communities, aviation is not a convenience or one transportation option among several. It is the only practical connection to health care, essential services, workforce mobility, markets and the economy.

    According to RCAC, in 2025 the federal government collected $556 million in airport ground rents, $143 million in aviation fuel taxes and $100 million in aviation security fee surpluses. Meanwhile, regional airports and their communities face significant operating and capital pressures.

    Thirty Canadian communities have lost scheduled passenger air service since the pandemic.

    Canada’s regional airports served approximately 15 million passengers in 2025, connecting communities pivotal to the country’s natural resources and future economic opportunities.

    “Canada cannot achieve our economic, social or sovereignty ambitions without connecting our nation,” Lindsey said. “Our airports connect people and communities, resources to markets, workers to opportunities and Canada to the world. A national aviation policy must recognize that role and invest accordingly.”

    RCAC calls for a national approach that addresses operating and capital costs, strengthens regional connectivity, reduces air transportation costs and recognizes aviation as essential infrastructure.

    Read RCAC’s full open letter to the Prime Minister:  https://rcacc.ca/media-release/letters-to-government-officials/

    About Regional Community Airports of Canada

    Founded in 2004, RCAC represents more than 62 regional and community airports across Canada, advocating for their viability and bringing their priorities to industry and the federal government.

    SOURCE Regional Community Airports of Canada

  • Unifor welcomes 750 new members from WestJet’s Calgary call centre

    TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2026 /CNW/ — WestJet contact centre workers in Calgary have voted by 89% to join Unifor, taking an important step toward gaining a stronger voice against outsourcing and negotiating their first collective agreement.

    “We are thrilled to welcome these workers to Unifor. They join with other WestJet workers who are already members of our union,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

    Unifor welcomes 750 new members from WestJet’s Calgary call centre

    “Unifor is an experienced voice for workers across the aviation sector, and we look forward to working with these new members on their first collective agreement.” 

    The new 750-member bargaining unit includes air passenger protection regulations agents and guest services employees working in contact centre operations. The workers will become members of Unifor Local 531 once the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) completes its certification.

    “Call centre workers live with constant uncertainty as employers outsource work, shift contracts and close workplaces with little warning,” said Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle.

    “These are skilled workers providing essential customer service, and they deserve stable, secure jobs and not to have their livelihoods treated as disposable or precarious. Joining Unifor lets us help them fight back.”

    Workers organized to address concerns about outsourcing, workplace discipline, scheduling, and wages. Unifor’s application was submitted to the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Dec. 18, 2025, following a sustained organizing effort by workers. The vote took place throughout last week.

    “These workers organized because they want a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their jobs and their lives,” said Unifor Organizing Director Justin Gniposky.

    “We are so proud of these new members. They showed courage in standing up to a big corporation and demanded better for their workplaces and their livelihoods. Organizing 750 new members creates possibly for change that we hope motivates other workers in aviation and other sectors to unionize.”

    Last year, Unifor called on WestJet to stop offshoring Canadian contact-centre jobs and protect the Calgary workers involved. Since October 2024, about 400 Calgary positions have been transferred to TELUS Digital agents in El Salvador, while WestJet has frozen local hiring, reduced hours, encouraged voluntary departures and pressured some employees to move to part-time, even as call volumes remain high.

    “This campaign was always about contact centre workers standing together and having a say in our future at WestJet,” said Jaee McKenna, a WestJet sales and service agent.

    “We worked hard for this, had a lot of conversations with our co-workers and never gave up. Now, we get to take that energy into bargaining and start building our first collective agreement together.”

    Organizing momentum among aviation contact centre workers continues to grow. In addition to the WestJet contact centre workers who have chosen the benefits and protections of collective bargaining, Unifor is currently working with more than 300 Porter Airlines contact centre workers who are organizing to join and gain a collective voice.

    Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

  • Bombardier Announces 2025 Winners of its Supplier Recognition Program

    • Awards are granted to suppliers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in 2025
    • With the renewal of this program, Bombardier is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of recognizing suppliers for their commitment to excellence
    • Bombardier presented the awards to suppliers during a ceremony held in Montreal on September 21, 2026
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    MONTREAL, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is proud to announce the recipients of its Supplier Recognition Program Awards for 2025, which now recognizes the contributions of 36 suppliers in four distinct categories: Diamond Award (33), Environmental Sustainability (1), Quality (1) and Outstanding Partnership (1). Bombardier presented the Supplier Recognition Program Awards during a ceremony that was held in Montreal on September 21, 2026. 

    Diamond Award 

    Bombardier awarded 33 of its suppliers with the prestigious Diamond Award for 2025, highlighting their outstanding operational performance, commitment to continuous improvement and upholding high-quality standards. 

    “The strength of Bombardier’s supply chain is built on trusted collaborations with suppliers who consistently deliver on quality, reliability and innovation,” said Eric Filion, Executive Vice President, Programs, Procurement, Engineering Support and Product Innovation, Bombardier. “Through our Diamond Awards, we are proud to recognize 33 suppliers whose commitment to excellence sets them apart. We are also pleased to honour recipients in our Quality, Environmental Sustainability and Outstanding Partnership categories, recognizing the leadership, innovation and collaboration that define our supplier community. Together, their contributions play a vital role in supporting our customers, our global service and support network, our manufacturing operations and the continued success of Bombardier.”

    Suppliers are recognized across three segments – Production, Indirect Goods and Services, and Aftermarket. Bombardier Diamond Award winning suppliers have met the operational performance levels needed to qualify in these specific categories for the 2025 calendar year.   

    “The future of our industry will be shaped by how effectively we collaborate across the supply chain. At Bombardier, we are committed to deepening our partnerships with suppliers to advance quality, innovation and operational excellence. Together, we are not only meeting today’s expectations, but also building the capabilities, resilience and shared success that will support the next generation of aerospace products and services,” added David Murray, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Execution and Bombardier Operational Excellence System.

    The Diamond Award winning suppliers are:

     Production: •            Broetje Automation
     •            Aerospace Technologies Group •            Capgemini
     •            Dellcom Aerospace •            IBM Canada
     •            Diehl Aviation Laupheim              (Consulting & Technology Services)
     •            F. List Canada •            IBM Canada
     •            Glenair              (Staff Augmentation Services)
     •            Groupe Meloche •            Kuehne + Nagel USA
     •            Luxia Saint-Laurent •            NAD Global
     •            Placeteco •            Randstad
     •            Plastiques Flexibülb  •            Segula Technologies 
     •            Sealth Aero Marine •            Sogeclair 
     •            Techno Aerospace •            Sterling a Kuehne + Nagel company 
     •            thyssenkrupp Aerospace Canada •            Tech Mahindra
     •            WireMasters •            WTW
      
    Indirect Goods and Services: Aftermarket:
    •            AAA Canada•            F. List UK
    •            Actalent Services USA•            Plastiques Flexibülb
    •            Aerotek Canada•            Rolls-Royce Business Aviation,
    •            Avis Budget Group             Customers and Services Division
    •            AXISCADES Technology Canada 


    Environmental Sustainability Award

    The recipient of the “Environmental Sustainability” award is evaluated based on leadership in sustainability practices and sustainable innovations. Bombardier is proud to announce this year’s Environmental Sustainability Award recipient: Thales Canada, Avionics. 

    Quality Award

    The recipient of the “Quality” award is evaluated based on the delivery of high-quality products, preventing defects and driving a Quality Policy across the supplier’s whole organization and their sub-tiers. Bombardier is proud to announce this year’s Quality Award recipient: Plastiques Flexibülb. 

    Outstanding Partnership Award

    The recipient of the “Outstanding Partnership” award is evaluated based on alliance, collaboration and exceptional customer support and service. Bombardier is proud to announce this year’s Outstanding Partnership Award recipient: RAMM Aerospace.  

    The world-class performance and reliability of Bombardier’s aircraft, as well as the company’s track record of excellence and innovation, are achieved through thoughtful collaboration with suppliers and by building partnerships based on trust and respect.
    For more information about the Supplier Recognition Program, visit Bombardier’s Supplier Recognition webpage.  

    About Bombardier

    At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

    For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

    Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service centres across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

  • ALPA Canada Statement on Private Investment in Canada’s Largest Airports

    18 September 2026 – OTTAWA, Ont.—Captain Tim Perry, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) Canada, issued the following statement after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government is open to seeking private investment to operate Canada’s four largest airports.

    “Canada’s airports are critical national infrastructure. They underpin our economic prosperity, our connectivity, and our sovereignty.

    “Opening our largest airports to foreign private investment poses significant risks—not only to Canadian sovereignty but airport operations decisions affect runway maintenance, de-icing capacity, staffing and the pace of infrastructure investment, all of which could impact safety, service, affordability, and the long-term sustainability of Canadian jobs.

    “For Canada’s pilots, airports are also our workplaces and a fundamental part of the aviation safety system. Any change to how these critical assets are operated must ensure that safety remains the overriding priority and protect the infrastructure, services, and skilled aviation workforce that pilots and passengers rely on every day.

    “Canada’s airports are important national assets, and the government must ensure they continue to prioritize the public interest, safety, and the needs of Canadians—not the interests of private investors and shareholders.”

    Founded in 1931, ALPA is the world’s largest airline pilot union and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org

  • Bombardier Appoints Jeanne Boillet to its Board of Directors

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    MONTRÉAL, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jeanne Boillet to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026.

    Jeanne Boillet brings more than four decades of international experience in audit, governance, innovation and business transformation. She recently retired from EY after a distinguished career spanning France and Switzerland, where she served as Lead Audit Partner for some of the most prominent companies in the CAC 40 and the Swiss Market Index (SMI).

    Throughout her career, Ms. Boillet held numerous leadership positions at the national, regional and global levels. As a member of EY’s Global Assurance Executive Leadership Team and Global Account Committee, she played a key role in shaping strategy and driving innovation across the organization. From 2015 to 2020, she led EY Global Assurance’s innovation agenda, advancing the adoption of analytics, artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies and overseeing the integration of AI into the firm’s audit platforms.

    Most recently, Ms. Boillet led EY’s global community of audit partners serving the firm’s 35 largest audit clients worldwide. In this role, she helped shape the future of the audit profession, define strategic priorities and strengthen the profession’s value proposition for clients, boards of directors, investors and other stakeholders.

    “Jeanne brings exceptional experience in governance, technology-enabled transformation and stakeholder engagement, gained through decades of advising leading global organizations,” said Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board, Bombardier. “Her international perspective, deep understanding of complex businesses and commitment to innovation will be invaluable as Bombardier continues to execute its strategy and build on its leadership position in business aviation.”

    A recognized thought leader, Ms. Boillet has authored numerous articles on the future of audit, the impact of emerging technologies and the evolution of corporate governance. She is a Certified Public Accountant in both France and Switzerland and holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from ESSEC Business School. She has also completed the EY Sustainable Finance Programme at INSEAD and the EY Journey to the Boardroom Program at Harvard Business School Executive Education.

    “I am honored and delighted to join Bombardier’s Board of Directors at such an exciting time in the company’s evolution,” said Jeanne Boillet. “Bombardier’s successful transformation, strong competitive position and ambitious vision for the future make this a unique moment in the company’s journey. Throughout my career, I have worked with global organizations navigating transformation, technological change and increasing stakeholder expectations. I look forward to bringing that experience to the Board and working alongside my fellow directors and the management team to support Bombardier’s continued growth, innovation and long-term value creation.”

    About Bombardier

    At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

    For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

    Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

    For Information

    For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Sustainability report, as well as the company’s initiative to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book-and-Claim system visit bombardier.com.

  • Any new investment model must strengthen our national aviation eco-system

    Canadian Airports Council says affordability, connectivity and reinvestment in Canada’s airport system must remain central to any changes

    OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 15, 2026 /CNW/ — The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) today reacted to an announcement by the Government of Canada to better understand its proposed new approach to attracting private investment in four of the country’s largest airports. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today that the government intends to seek private investment in Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport, while retaining public ownership of the underlying airport land and assets.

    The announcement represents a significant change to Canada’s airport governance model, which for more than three decades has relied on locally governed, non-share capital airport authorities to operate many of the country’s largest airports.

    Any new investment model must strengthen our national aviation eco-system

    “Any new investment coming from the proceeds of this airport user-pay system must be used to strengthen infrastructure, connectivity and affordability for regions across the country.” said Monette Pasher, President of the Canadian Airports Council. “There is a lot of value in the system because Canada’s made-in-Canada airport model has served our country very well for more than 30 years, providing a stable, sovereign and financially sustainable approach to managing critical national infrastructure.”

    Canada’s airports operate within a user-pay system and receive little direct government funding for their ongoing operations and capital programs. Since airport devolution began in the 1990s, airport authorities have invested more than $30 billion in infrastructure and improvements. At the same time, airports have returned more than $8.4 billion to the federal government through Crown rent, including $556 million in 2025.

    The government has indicated that it intends to reinvest capital generated through its new approach into Canadian infrastructure. CAC believes aviation infrastructure should be a significant part of that reinvestment.

    Small and medium-sized airports outside Canada’s largest hubs have identified approximately $19 billion in infrastructure needs over the coming decade. CAC has recommended a new federal infrastructure program to support airport growth and economic development in these communities.

    “Canada is entering a period of tremendous growth, and air travel is projected to double in the next decade, our airports will be essential to moving the people and goods that growth requires,” Pasher said. “If the government is able to unlock new value from federal airport assets, a meaningful portion of that value should remain within Canada’s airport system and help build the infrastructure and technology Canadians will depend on for decades to come.”

    Canada’s airports are committed to ongoing discussions with the Government of Canada as it develops its way forward. CAC will continue to advocate for an approach that protects affordability, strengthens connectivity, supports economic growth and trade, and ensures Canada maintains a robust, resilient and globally competitive airport system.

    About the Canadian Airports Council

    The Canadian Airports Council (CAC), a division of Airports Council International-North America, is the voice for Canada’s airports community. Its 60 members represent more than 100 airports, including all of the privately-operated National Airports System (NAS) airports and many municipal airports across Canada.

    Canada’s airports support 435,800 jobs, providing $32.9 billion in annual wages, generating $49.6 billion in GDP and producing $123.5 billion of annual economic output.