ST-HUBERT, QC, Sept. 19, 2025 /CNW/ – Airmedic, Quebec’s leading air medical transport provider, announces the acquisition of a second Bombardier Learjet 45XR to support its international repatriation operation. This nearly $7 million investment follows the $8 million invested in 2024 for its first Learjet, bringing the company’s total investment to $15 million in less than two years.
With the integration of its first Learjet in 2024, Airmedic established a strategic base of operations at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (CYUL) to support its global missions. This second aircraft, which will enter service by the end of 2025 after avionic system upgrades and a full medical cabin reconfiguration, will double the company’s repatriation capacity and address rapidly growing demand. This expansion also generates tangible benefits for Quebec’s economy, with the creation of more than a dozen specialized jobs since the summer of 2024.
“This investment marks a pivotal milestone for Airmedic. With this second Learjet, we are extending the reach of Quebec’s expertise in international medical transport. For our patients and their families, it means faster, safer, and more compassionate repatriation. It also demonstrates our strong commitment to our mission: ensuring continuity of high-quality care, both in Canada and abroad,” said Louis-Philippe Loiselle Fortier, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Business Development at Airmedic.
Since 2024, Airmedic has successfully carried out a wide range of international missions, from complex patient transfers to critical interventions requiring high-level medical and logistical coordination. This success reflects a rapidly growing demand for transport services, in addition to the essential needs within Quebec and Canada, where patient transfers and urgent organ transport remain priorities.
The arrival of this second Learjet represents a defining step in the development of Airmedic’s international program. Beyond increasing capacity, it will provide greater operational resilience, more flexibility in mission planning, and the ability to respond simultaneously to multiple urgent cases.
About Airmedic
Airmedic operates a fleet exclusively dedicated to medical transport, including six Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft, two Bombardier Learjet 45XRs, and five helicopters. The 24/7 coordination center ensures optimal management of missions. Airmedic also holds Accreditation Canada’s QMENTUM accreditation, confirming the highest international standards of quality and safety in its services.
Statement from Bart Demosky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on Daniel Desjardins, Senior Director, Global Risk Management and Insurance, Receiving the Risk and Insurance Management Society’s Donald M. Stuart Award.
MONTREAL, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In his role as Senior Director, Global Risk Management and Insurance at Bombardier, Daniel Desjardins has shaped the risk management and insurance landscape, as well as Bombardier’s journey, in profound ways. This week, the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) recognized that impact by presenting him with the Donald M. Stuart award, Canada’s highest honour within the risk management field.
Few individuals leave a legacy as enduring as Daniel’s. Over the past 40 years, he has consistently demonstrated leadership, strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence—both within the insurance community and across Bombardier.
Daniel played a pivotal role in Bombardier’s successful turnaround, offering unmatched expertise, strategic clarity and steady guidance during a defining chapter in our company’s history. His influence extends far beyond business results: he leads with integrity, empathy, and a deep respect for people.
This honour reflects not only Daniel’s professional achievements, but also the strength of his character and the lasting impact of his leadership. On behalf of Bombardier, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Daniel.
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 5,100 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.
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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.
Bombardier’s Supplier Recognition Program now includes three new award categories — Environmental Sustainability, Quality, and Outstanding Partnership. Winners in these categories will be honored alongside recipients of the prestigious Diamond Award
Awards are granted to suppliers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in 2024
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 15, 2025
MONTREAL, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is proud to announce the recipients of its Supplier Recognition Program for 2024, which now recognizes the contributions of suppliers in four distinct categories: Diamond, Environmental Sustainability, Quality and Outstanding Partnership. Bombardier presented the Supplier Recognition Awards during a ceremony that was held in Montreal on September 15, 2025.
Diamond Award
Bombardier has awarded 26 of its suppliers with the prestigious Diamond Award for 2024, highlighting their outstanding operational performance, commitment to continuous improvement and upholding high-quality standards.
“For many years, Bombardier’s Diamond Award has celebrated suppliers who consistently deliver excellence and reliability, key qualities that strengthen our global supply chain. We value the long-standing collaborations we have built with our suppliers and are proud to celebrate their dedication with the Diamond Award and our newly introduced Supplier Recognition Awards,” said Éric Filion, Executive Vice President, Programs and Supply Chain, Bombardier. “These new categories — Environmental Sustainability, Quality, and Outstanding Partnership — allow us to highlight the leadership, innovation, and collaboration that defines our supplier community and reinforces our shared commitment to excellence.”
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 2024 calendar year.
“Recognizing suppliers for their sustained operational excellence and innovation is key to building strong, collaborative partnerships,” said Shauna Gamble, Chief Procurement Officer, Bombardier. “These suppliers exemplify the reliability and excellence that support Bombardier’s global success and drive innovation across its supply chain. We’re proud to celebrate our 26 Diamond Award recipients for 2024, whose unwavering commitment to quality and performance continues to benefit our customers, facilities, and worldwide service network.”
The Diamond Award winning suppliers are:
Production: Coordinate Industries Diehl Aviation Laupheim F. List Austria F. List Canada Groupe Meloche Metal Finishing Company Placeteco Plastiques Flexibülb Sealth Aero Marine ShinMaywa Industries, Aircraft Division thyssenkrupp Aerospace Canada
Aftermarket: F. List UK Plastiques Flexibülb
Indirect Goods and Services: Actalent ServicesAerotek Canada Aerotek USA Avis Budget Group AXISCADES Technology Canada Capgemini Canada Sogeclair NAD Global Sterling a Kuehne + Nagel Company Segula Technologies Tech Mahindra Trane Canada WTW
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 the inaugural Environmental Sustainability Award recipient: Tech Mahindra.
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 the inaugural Quality Award recipient: F. List Canada.
Outstanding Partnership Award
The recipient of the “Outstanding Partnership” award is evaluated based on alliance, collaboration and exceptional customer support and services. Bombardier is proud to announce this year’s Outstanding Partnership Award recipient: Techno 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 5,100 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.
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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.
Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at bombardier.com.
The Chicago and Frankfurt Parts Hubs serve as key pillars of Bombardier’s global service network, ensuring an efficient parts distribution and a reliable, high-quality service for customers around the world
Every day, Chicago and Frankfurt’s Parts Hubs ship almost 2,000 and 400 individual part numbers respectively. By early 2026, Chicago is projected to surpass 10 million parts shipped, while Frankfurt is on track to reach 1.5 million parts shipped by year-end(1)
In 2025, Bombardier’s commitment to delivering exceptional product support – including maximizing parts availability – was recognized by two leading industry surveys, AIN and Professional Pilot, with the company earning the top ranking in both
By stockpiling parts in multiple regions, Bombardier was able to get a 92% “off the shelf” shipping rate
MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of two pillars of its global customer service network: the Chicago and Frankfurt Parts Hubs. This week, hundreds of employees in each location gathered to take part in celebrations to highlight this significant anniversary. Suppliers, local officials and members of the industry were also invited to join the festivities to mark this major milestone.
“For two decades, our Chicago and Frankfurt hubs have been instrumental in providing the essential parts our customers need to ensure their aircraft are ready for any mission,” said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Bombardier Aftermarket Services & Strategy. “With round-the-clock operations and inventory systems programmed for speed and precision, these hubs deliver the ultimate piece of mind and confidence, underscoring Bombardier’s overriding commitment to world-class service, delivered with exceptional care and convenience.”
“For two decades, the Des Plaines Global Parts Distribution Hub has supported our region’s economy while helping Bombardier customers keep their aircraft mission-ready. I’m especially proud of the more than 100 employees here whose skill and dedication have set a standard for excellence. This anniversary is a testament not only to Bombardier’s commitment to innovation but also to the strength of Illinois’ workforce,” said Illinois U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.
To enable easy movement of parts to customers, Bombardier made the decision 20 years ago to consolidate multiple smaller sites into two large hubs, strategically located close to major airports. Chicago’s facility officially opened on June 27, 2005, followed by Frankfurt on August 29 the same year. Today, the two hubs ship respectively 2,000 and 400 individual part numbers daily. Chicago can store over 100,000 unique parts at full capacity, while Frankfurt’s facility has a capacity of approximately 60,000 parts. By early 2026, Chicago is projected to surpass 10 million parts shipped, while Frankfurt is on track to reach 1.5 million parts shipped by year-end(1).
To further support customers in key regions, Bombardier also operates four regional depots in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and San Luis Obispo, California.
Bombardier’s focus on parts availability and rapid delivery continues to earn industry accolades. In Aviation International News’s 2025 Product Support Survey, Bombardier ranked first among business jet OEMs for the second consecutive year, reflecting its consistent focus on customer satisfaction. Bombardier maintained an impressive 92% “off the shelf” shipping rate, ensuring that customers receive the parts they need, precisely when they need them. Further reinforcing this leadership, Bombardier also secured the top spot in the 2025 Professional Pilot Corporate Aircraft Product Support Survey. These achievements demonstrate that the company is setting a new benchmark for excellence in the industry.
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 5,100 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.
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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.
Bombardier has picked Moorpark, California, for its newly relocated component manufacturing site
The new 46,000 sq. ft. space provides a modern and collaborative work environment that is perfectly suited to the expertise of Bombardier’s highly skilled team
A ribbon cutting ceremony held on August 20, 2025, brought together Janice Parvin, Chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors representing the Fourth District, community leaders and Bombardier employees to mark this exciting milestone
MONTREAL, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced the inauguration of its newly relocated and expanded component manufacturing facility in Moorpark, California. This milestone enhances the company’s U.S. operations and underlines Bombardier’s commitment to excellence in manufacturing. The Moorpark facility produces key components for the performance-leading Global 7500 and Global 8000(1) business jets. Bombardier held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new site on August 20, 2025, and welcomed Janice Parvin, Chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors representing the Fourth District, community leaders as well as Bombardier employees to celebrate the transition.
The Moorpark site replaces Bombardier’s previous Los Angeles-area operations acquired in 2022. The new site is home to 30 employees and is almost 46,000 square feet, boasting a bigger operational footprint. The facility now offers a more modern space that reflects the altitude of Bombardier’s world-class business jets, the expertise of its highly skilled workforce and its advanced engineering capabilities.
“The relocation of our component manufacturing facility was an important move that not only secures our long-term presence in the California but also expands our manufacturing footprint in the United States,” said David Murray, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, IT, and Bombardier Operational Excellence System. “The new Moorpark facility reflects our commitment to both our employees and our customers. It stands as a testament to Bombardier’s dedication to cutting-edge innovation and offering high-quality jobs. We are proud to remain an integral part of the fabric of the California community and to continue strengthening our ties in the region.”
“We are pleased with Bombardier’s investment in the area, which clearly states it as a strategic location for its highly skilled workforce. Its continued presence also reaffirms the State of California as a key player in the aerospace sector”, said Janice Parvin, Chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors representing the Fourth District.
“With Bombardier’s new facility, Moorpark is stepping onto the global stage as a hub for advanced manufacturing. This investment brings cutting-edge innovation, high-quality jobs, and lasting economic growth that will resonate across the region”, said John Bandek, Economic Development Manager, City of Moorpark.
Since leasing the Moorpark site last year, Bombardier has continued to grow its footprint in the region and across the United States as both an aircraft component manufacturer and service and support provider. The Moorpark site plays an integral role in Bombardier’s global manufacturing network, producing key components for the company’s industry-leading Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets.
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 5,100 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.
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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.
Bombardier’s U.S. Services network is set to grow through a multi-phase, multi-site expansion initiative focusing on existing geographies where the company operates, in addition to new ones
The expansion initiative is expected to generate a need for highly skilled labour, with Bombardier anticipating new jobs created for each project
The planned phased investments will add the required infrastructure as well as aim to offer a wider range of services and resources to support the company’s growing customer base
MONTREAL, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is proud to announce the launch of a major expansion initiative within its services and support network in the United States. This multi-phase, multi-site expansion initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for OEM-backed convenience and care from the company’s growing customer base. Expansion projects are expected to roll out over the coming years, and will be focused on both regions where Bombardier currently operates, as well as new ones. As part of this growth, the company anticipates a need to recruit highly skilled talent, creating new job opportunities in each of the targeted regions.
“Bombardier’s fleet in the United States is growing at a rapid pace, and so should our American network of services and support,” said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Bombardier Aftermarket Services and Strategy. “Today’s announcement demonstrates our full commitment to provide exceptional care and seamless convenience, so that our customers can fly with total confidence. While our team is already delivering on this promise — with our best-in-class services earning the #1 ranking in the AIN Product Support survey for a second consecutive year, as well as in the 2025 Professional Pilot Corporate Aircraft Product Support Survey— this expansion initiative demonstrates the depth of our commitment to offer the ultimate customer experience.”
With the entry into service of the Global 8000(1) aircraft later this year and the steady growth of Bombardier’s global fleet, the company is keen to bolster its U.S. capabilities in key hubs across the country to meet customers where they are. As part of this large-scale expansion investment, the company will prioritize talent recruitment and workforce development to ensure a steady flow of qualified professionals into its operations. Furthermore, to meet demand and ensure convenient care and service, Bombardier will focus on expanding its successful apprenticeship and talent programs with local communities to accelerate the recruitment and onboarding of Airframe and Powerplant Technicians, as well as other skilled workers.
Bombardier’s current Services business already has a robust footprint in the United States, anchored by service centres in key locations including Dallas, Tucson, Hartford and Wichita, as well as in Miami Opa Locka with a facility inaugurated in 2022. Customers benefit from a comprehensive support ecosystem that features a strategically located parts distribution centre in Chicago and Mobile Response Teams deployed across 20 locations nationwide — ensuring rapid, expert assistance wherever it is needed.
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 5,100 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.
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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.
Second quarter revenues totaled $2.0 billion, including $590 million Services contribution, reflecting an 8% decline and 16% increase respectively year-over-year; Corporation delivered 36 aircraft for the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $297 million and reported EBIT was $205 million for the quarter, down 11% and up 7% year-over-year respectively.
Net income and adjusted net income were $193 million and $117 million, respectively, up $174 million and $6 million compared to the second quarter of 2024. Diluted EPS reached $1.87, while adjusted EPS was at $1.11.
Free cash flow usage came in at $164 million, compared to $68 million free cash flow usage for the same quarter of 2024, due primarily to planned inventory build for higher second half output; cash flow usage from operating activities and net additions to PP&E and intangible assets were at $128 million and $36 million respectively.
Unit book-to-bill reached 2.3; backlog jumped to $16.1 billion as at June 30, 2025. This marks Bombardier’s highest single-quarter business jet unit order volume in more than a decade.
Available liquidity at $1.2 billion; cash and cash equivalents were $811 million as at June 30, 2025.
Second quarter showcases a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings to BB- with a stable outlook, an outlook upgrade to positive from Moody’s Ratings and a refinancing of $500 million of Senior Notes due 2027.
All amounts in this press release are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Amounts in tables are in millions except per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated.
MONTREAL, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, placing the company on track to meet full-year guidance. The second quarter saw a sharp increase in orders, boosted by solid Bombardier Defense activity and a large-scale order for 50 firm aircraft and 70 options from a new customer. Services revenues also increased by an impressive 16% year-over-year, and the company’s service network and offerings continued to expand.
“The Bombardier team has performed at a very high level in the first half of the year, setting our company on the path to meet 2025 guidance and confidently step into the future with a large, diversified backlog, an expanding service infrastructure, new Defense opportunities and the world’s fastest business jet, the Global 8000, crowning a second-to-none portfolio,” said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier. “Demand for our products and services remains strong in traditional business jet markets, and continues to garner new opportunities in defense markets. Our diversified growth mindset took center stage at the Paris Airshow where Bombardier Defense deepened existing ties, forged new ones and secured strategic orders. We have the right ingredients in place to succeed in the near-term and the right foundations to sustainably grow our business long-term.”
Services Continues Expansion, Aircraft Deliveries in First-Half of 2025 Equal Year-Over-Year
The company’s Services business maintained impressive revenue momentum reporting 16% growth year-over-year and reaching $590 million for the quarter. The company continues to recruit technicians worldwide to maximize its footprint, while adding conveniently located services for customers. As announced earlier this year, expansion plans are on track for a new maintenance facility located in Abu Dhabi as well as a large paint facility in the United Kingdom, located at the company’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre.
The service network is well equipped to serve the growing fleet, to which Bombardier added 36 Challenger and Global aircraft in the second quarter, with the quarter-specific delivery mix leaning toward Challenger jets based on planned schedule. First-half deliveries totaled 59 aircraft, consistent year-over-year, placing the company on a steady pace to meet year-end guidance.
The company generated $2.0 billion in total revenues during the second quarter, with adjusted EBITDA and reported EBIT reaching $297 million and $205 million respectively. Net income came in at $193 million. Adjusted net income reached $117 million, compared to $111 million recorded year-over-year. Diluted EPS was $1.87, a $1.75 increase compared to the same quarter last year, while adjusted EPS was at $1.11.
The company ended the quarter with free cash flow usage of $164 million, largely resulting from inventory build to meet higher expected aircraft deliveries in the second half of the year. Cash flow usage from operating activities and net additions to PP&E and intangible assets were at $128 million and $36 million respectively.
A Significant Backlog Jump
The backlog reached a total value of $16.1 billion as at June 30, 2025, an impressive growth of $1.9 billion compared to the previous quarter, representing Bombardier’s highest single-quarter business jet unit order volume in more than a decade. This impressive result was fueled by a large-scale order of 50 firm aircraft combined with a maintenance services partnership for a first-time customer at the end of June 2025. Growing demand in multiple key regions across traditional business jet sales and defense aircraft also contributed to the 2.3 unit book-to-bill as at June 30, 2025.
Solid Liquidity and Improved Debt Position
The company maintained sound financial management with available liquidity at $1.2 billion; cash and cash equivalents were $811 million as at June 30, 2025. Debt management and financial discipline remain priorities and, as part of this focus, Bombardier refinanced $500 million of its Senior Notes due in 2027, with the new Senior Notes now due in 2033. The company’s proactive debt management contributed to a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings to BB-, with a stable outlook. Moody’s Ratings also reviewed Bombardier’s outlook, upgrading it from stable to positive.
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 5,100 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.
The delivery underscores the growing presence and global success of Bombardier in Central America
The Challenger 3500 is ideally suited for the Central American market, offering the perfect balance of range, efficiency, and versatility to connect key regional cities
MONTRÉAL, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced the delivery of its first Challenger 3500 business jet in Costa Rica, marking a significant milestone for the company in Central America. With a platform that has consistently led the super-midsize segment for over two decades, the Challenger 3500 aircraft offers the ultimate combination of performance, comfort and reliability to customers around the world.
“With its high reliability, modern cabin and exceptional runway performance, the Challenger 3500 has quickly established itself as the aircraft of choice for customers around the world as well as in Central America,” said Michael Anckner, Vice President, Worldwide Pre-owned, Fleet, Defense, & Latin America. “The Challenger 3500 aircraft is a proven, across-the-board performer that delivers on Bombardier’s promise to take the passenger experience to new heights. This delivery marks an important growth milestone for our fleet in Central America and clearly demonstrates the trust that clients in the region have in Bombardier.”
With its impressive combination of range and speed, the Challenger 3500 enables seamless connectivity between key Central American capitals and major cities across the Americas. From San José, operators can efficiently reach destinations such as Los Angeles, New York, Santiago, and Buenos Aires — demonstrating the jet’s remarkable capability for regional and long-range travel. This first delivery in Costa Rica particularly highlights the aircraft’s ability to connect the country to essential business and leisure hubs. Since its introduction in 2022, the Challenger 3500 has quickly become a preferred choice for Bombardier’s customers, building on the Challenger 300 family long-standing success as the most delivered super-midsize jet in the world.
As a company with a global presence, Bombardier has been well established in Costa Rica since 2015, employing over 100 people to support its finance and billing departments.
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 5,100 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 plans to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com.
Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com.
Industry flagship stands alone as the most decorated record-setting business jet of all time, solidifying its position as the leader of the ultra-long-range class
The record-breaking aircraft has set 135 city-pair missions, further highlighting its incredible performance attributes
With more than 200 aircraft in service achieving more than 250,000 flying hours, the proven Global 7500 sets the stage for the company’s Global 8000, which is ready to enter into service later this year
MONTREAL, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced that its performance-leading Global 7500 business jet has achieved another record-breaking milestone: 135 speed records, the most ever set by a single business aircraft type. Some of the blazing-fast aircraft’s impressive city-pair speed records include key city pairs such as Tokyo to San Francisco, London to Riyadh, Oakland to Tokyo, Hartford to Dubai, Tokyo to Toronto and Montreal to Paris, among many others.
Earlier achievements on the Global 7500 include the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation – an 8,225 nautical mile (15,232.7 km) flight from Sydney to Detroit – as well as the industry’s longest range non-stop mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles.
“This is the ultimate recognition, the most speed records of all time – and it’s precisely what Bombardier’s discerning customers need: a reliable, fast, efficient business tool that gets them to destination quickly and efficiently,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. “Even more impressive is the fact some of these records have been set with passengers on board in varying conditions and airports. It’s a testament to how well engineered the aircraft is, ensuring customers fully benefit from the aircraft’s outstanding performance attributes for their everyday important missions.”
With its incredible performance attributes, the Global 7500 aircraft has achieved an impressive number of speed records since coming to market. Boasting a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a baseline range of 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km), the Global 7500 sets a new benchmark for performance in the ultra-long-range category. The aircraft’s unique Smooth FlĕxWing is like an in-air shock absorber, designed with a sophisticated slats and flap system that generates exceptional lift on takeoff and approach, maximizing aerodynamic efficiency and boosting performance while improving safety and offering the industry’s smoothest ride. It also reduces fuel burn, lowers emissions and produces excellent short-field and high-speed performance – producing the perfect platform for our discerning customers.
The industry-defining attributes of the Global 7500 aircraft will soon be enhanced with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft. Bombardier’s flagship for a new era is anticipated to have an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles (14,816 km) and a top speed of Mach 0.94, making it the ultimate all-in-one business aircraft. It will also have a low cabin altitude of less than 2,900 feet when flying at 41,000 ft.
Bombardier’s nimble Global 8000 also possesses impressive runway performance comparable to a light jet. Its unique design and cutting-edge engineering provide customers with the ability to access smaller airports other aircraft in its category can’t access.
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 5,100 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 U.S. and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.
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Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at bombardier.com.
Bombardier’s Innovation and Design Centre, represents a major milestone, and will deliver innovations that continuously enhance and define our customers’ experience
Located in Montreal, the space will enable the teams to secretly and rapidly test innovative products ahead of integrating them into the aircraft portfolio
The Centre will house full-scale cabin mockups and prototypes to test and develop key innovations that continuously elevate the Bombardier cabin experience
Bombardier proudly announces the inauguration of the Bombardier Innovation and Design Centre, the new cornerstone of the company’s customer-centric strategy. The Innovation and Design Centre’s mission is to keep Bombardier’s aircraft ahead of the curve by delivering continuous innovations and improvements to the entire portfolio. A multidisciplinary team entirely dedicated to this new space will work in the strictest confidentiality on innovations aimed at redefining the customer experience of business aircraft.
Strategically co-located with Bombardier’s manufacturing facilities in the greater Montreal, Québec, area, the Innovation and Design Centre will provide the space and means to drive customer-centric design and innovation projects independently of aircraft development programs or model variants. This approach will enable Bombardier to rapidly introduce cutting-edge innovations to the market, continuously elevating the experience for its customers around the world.
“In the business aviation sector, innovating is a question of competitiveness and has a tremendous impact on our overall performance in the market. Our customers expect the very best and we have maintained, throughout the years, a steadfast commitment on delivering nothing short of that,” said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer at Bombardier. “Bombardier’s history was built on a culture of innovation and a strong dedication to changing industry paradigms. With the Innovation and Design Centre, we double down on our long-standing commitment to our customers worldwide – to offer a cutting-edge experience, unmatched across the industry.”
The Centre provides a dedicated space, highly specialized equipment, and allows close collaboration between multidisciplinary experts, enabling the experimentation, development, testing, and rapid iterations of new ideas. With tools such as full-scale mockups and prototypes, Bombardier teams will be able to create proofs of concept and rapidly iterate while ensuring that any new product will be robust, reliable in service and seamlessly integrated into our production lines. The Centre will allow Bombardier’s industry-renowned teams to benefit from the resources and latitude put at their disposal. In the past, these teams have designed successful products such as the entirely new clean-sheet interior of the Global 7500 and the Challenger 3500 cabin design refresh. Both aircraft were recipients of the prestigious Red Dot Awards, one of the most sought-after international recognitions for design and innovation excellence, with its highest distinction ‘’Best of the Best’’ for Challenger 3500.
“Stimulated by the combination of their expertise, our diverse teams – from industrial designers, engineers, craftsmen, upholsterers to prototypists – now have the means they need to turn their ideas into reality. In the greatest of secrecy and off-critical path, our teams will focus entirely on new product design and innovation. This purpose-built centre will foster the environment required to channel their talents more effectively, enabling Bombardier to set a new industry standard,” said Sean Johnson, Vice-President, Aircraft Innovation at Bombardier.
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 5,100 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.
Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at bombardier.com.
