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Bombardier Inc. (BDRBF) is an aircraft manufacturing company that focuses on business aviation, with Challenger and Global jets at the core of its portfolio. The company’s news flow reflects activities across aircraft development, manufacturing, services, defense programs and corporate finance. Readers of this page can follow how Bombardier describes the evolution of its products, facilities and capital structure over time.
Recent announcements from Bombardier have covered topics such as the certification and entry into service of the Global 8000 ultra‑long‑range business jet, which the company highlights for its speed, range and cabin characteristics. Other news has detailed investments in manufacturing infrastructure, including a new manufacturing centre in Dorval and the Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as service network expansion with a major facility under construction at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi.
Bombardier’s communications also include updates on government and defense‑related contracts, such as the purchase of Global 6500 aircraft by the Government of Canada for multi‑mission air transport and the use of Global 6000 platforms in the PEGASUS airborne signals intelligence program in Germany. Financial and capital markets news has highlighted debt redemptions, deleveraging progress and credit rating changes from agencies like Moody’s and S&P.
On this BDRBF news page, investors and aviation observers can review company press releases related to aircraft programs, service initiatives, defense collaborations, sustainability disclosures and financing activities. The feed offers a consolidated view of how Bombardier presents its strategy and operations across business jets, services and defense applications.
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Bombardier's Board of Directors has approved a new normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for its Class B shares, set to commence in May 2023, subject to regulatory approval. This follows the early termination of the previous NCIB, which purchased the maximum allowed 880,000 shares. The new NCIB aims to buy up to 600,000 Class B shares, approximately 0.69% of the outstanding shares, with an expectation to cancel about 85,000 shares. The new NCIB will utilize various purchasing methods including open market transactions and private agreements. The specifics regarding the execution of this NCIB will be disclosed later.
Bombardier reported strong Q1 2023 revenues of $1.5 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase, bolstered by enhanced delivery mix and robust aftermarket revenues of $424 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 27% to $212 million, while reported net income surged to $302 million, yielding an adjusted EPS of $1.06. The company remains on track to meet its full-year delivery guidance of over 138 aircraft. Notably, Bombardier's debt reduction efforts are yielding results with approximately $400 million repaid this quarter, leading to a B2 credit rating upgrade from Moody's. The backlog stands stable at $14.8 billion, reflecting ongoing positive demand.
Bombardier Defense will showcase its aircraft solutions at the Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, from April 26 to 28, 2023. The company will debut its virtual showroom, allowing customers to explore various configurations of the Challenger and Global aircraft families, including a Multi-Role Medevac Challenger 650, ISR-configured Global 6500, and VIP transport Global 8000.
This immersive experience aims to enhance customer engagement by providing 3-D models and a 360-degree view of the aircraft, showcasing Bombardier's customization capabilities for mission-specific needs. Vice President Steve Patrick emphasized the importance of this summit as a venue to demonstrate Bombardier's versatile aircraft, which are trusted by governments worldwide for various missions, including surveillance and transport.