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Bombardier Inc. reports developments tied to its business-jet portfolio, aircraft services, financial performance, capital structure and shareholder governance. Company news commonly covers the Global and Challenger families, including the Global 8000, Global 6500 and Challenger 3500, as well as aircraft displays, customer outreach and product-positioning updates in key business aviation markets.
Bombardier also issues updates on operating results, backlog, services activity, free cash flow guidance, debt redemptions, senior note financing and annual shareholder voting matters. Its disclosures describe a manufacturer and service provider that designs, builds, modifies and maintains aircraft for private, corporate, government and military customers, with production and completion facilities in North America and a global service network.
Bombardier (BDRBF) announced that Moody’s upgraded its corporate credit rating from Ba3 to Ba2 and maintained a positive outlook. According to Bombardier, this is Moody’s second upgrade for the company in the past 12 months and reflects consistent operational performance, deleveraging efforts, earnings growth, free cash flow generation and increased revenue diversification through Services and Defense.
Bombardier added that the upgrade is supported by a strong backlog and growth prospects across all business lines and views it as a key milestone in strengthening its financial profile and creating long-term stakeholder value. The company credited its global workforce and continued execution of strategic priorities for this progress.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) announced it achieved the No. 1 ranking in the AIN Product Support Survey for the third consecutive year and in the Professional Pilot Magazine Product Support Survey for the second consecutive year. The company credits its global service network, ongoing investments in expanded capabilities and focus on seamless customer experience for these results. Bombardier supports a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft through 10 service facilities in six countries and emphasizes its commitment to reliability, efficiency, sustainability and customer care.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) will host its 4th annual Flight Attendant Safety Summit in Montreal on August 5–6, 2026. The free, two-day event offers workshops and expert presentations on cabin safety, evacuation training, security, and medical emergencies for flight attendants and aviation professionals across all aircraft types.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) will showcase its Challenger 3500 business jet at LABACE 2026, held Aug. 4–6 at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo, as part of a 10-city Latin American tour.
According to Bombardier, the Challenger 3500 offers a range of 3,400 NM and a top speed of Mach 0.83, enabling routes such as São Paulo–Bogota and São Paulo–Panama City. The tour includes stops in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Panama, underscoring Bombardier’s focus on Latin American customers. The company highlights its support network, including the MAGA Aviation Authorized Service Facility near São Paulo, a 300,000 sq. ft. service centre in Miami Opa-Locka, and about 100 service locations worldwide.
Bombardier (OTC: BDRBF) reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $2.15 billion, up 6% year-over-year, including a record $674 million from Services, up 14%, on 32 aircraft deliveries. Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $325 million, with a 15.1% margin, while EBIT reached $225 million and net income was $191 million. Adjusted net income increased to $257 million, or adjusted EPS of $2.50; diluted EPS was $1.84.
Free cash flow improved to $228 million, a $392 million swing from usage a year earlier, as operating cash flow reached $338 million. Backlog grew to $21.8 billion, up $4.3 billion from year-end 2025, with a unit book-to-bill of 1.5x, supported by demand for the Global 8000 and Defense programs. Available liquidity stood at about $1.9 billion, including $1.5 billion in cash, and net debt was reduced by $356 million in the quarter and over $1.1 billion year-to-date, leaving no debt maturities before November 2030. Bombardier also arranged a new $750 million five-year secured revolving credit facility, replacing its prior $450 million facility.
Bombardier (BDRBF) announced the delivery of its 200th Challenger 3500 super-midsize jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari. The aircraft will support his Formula One and business travel. Bombardier reached 200 deliveries in less than four years after entry into service.
According to Bombardier, since its first full delivery year in 2023 the Challenger 3500 has outdelivered every other business jet model in the medium and heavy categories. The jet offers what Bombardier describes as the lowest direct operating costs in its class, a voice-controlled cabin, Nuage seats and an Environmental Product Declaration, with recent firm commitments from operators including BOND, NetJets and VistaJet.
Bombardier Defense (OTC:BDRBF) announced that the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a comprehensive 10-year Services Support Agreement (SSA) on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces for two newly delivered Global 6500 aircraft in a fleet modernization program.
The aircraft, configured for multi-role missions including head of state transport, are enrolled in Bombardier’s Smart Services Defense cost-per-flight-hour program. The SSA provides coverage for parts, labour, engineering and technical support, Entry-into-Service assistance, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, giving SWEAF 24/7 access to Bombardier’s global service and support network to help ensure mission readiness.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) and The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator and a Public Investment Fund company, signed a Letter of Intent at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 toward a firm order for 12 jets (5 Challenger 3500, 5 Global 5500, 2 Global 8000), plus purchase options for 48 additional aircraft across these platforms, exercisable at THC’s discretion.
THC plans to launch a new fixed-wing business aviation segment and intends to operate up to 60 Bombardier Challenger and Global family aircraft to serve rising Saudi demand for private and business aviation, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and regional tourism and business growth.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) announced that its Global 8000 business jet has obtained an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), joining the Challenger 650, Challenger 3500, Global 5500, Global 6500 and Global 7500 in carrying EPDs. According to Bombardier, this makes it the only business jet manufacturer disclosing scientifically analyzed environmental impacts for all in-production aircraft through EPDs.
The Global 8000 EPD, a Type III declaration under ISO 14025, details lifecycle indicators such as CO2 emissions, noise and water use from raw material extraction to end-of-life. Bombardier highlights this as part of its broader sustainability strategy and lifecycle-focused product development approach.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) reports that its Global 8000 business jet has set a new speed record on a nonstop mission from Los Angeles to Farnborough, UK, completing the city pair in 8 hours 46 minutes and reaching a top speed of Mach 0.93, which Bombardier says is 2.2% faster than a previous record for this route.
According to Bombardier, the Global 8000 is the world’s fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with a maximum speed of Mach 0.95, range of 8,000 nautical miles and a claimed lowest production business-jet cabin altitude of 2,691 ft. The aircraft is debuting at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, where it is performing aerial displays to highlight its performance, smooth ride, cabin comfort and short-field landing capabilities.