Bombardier, Inc. manufactures planes and trains. It operates through two divisions: Aerospace and Transportation. The Aerospace division designs, manufactures and support of innovative aviation products. Its aircraft portfolio includes a comprehensive line of business aircraft, commercial aircraft, including regional jets, turboprops and single-aisle mainline jets, as well as specialized and amphibious aircraft. It also offers aftermarket services as well as flexjet fractional ownership and flight entitlement programs.
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The Transportation division provides rail solutions, which includes trains, sub-systems, maintenance services, system integration and signalling. Its transportation solutions include rail vehicles, propulsion and controls, bogies, transportation systems, vehicle refurbishment and modernization rail control solutions, fleet maintenance, operations and maintenance and material management. The company was founded on June 19, 1902 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.“
“Bombardier History
Throughout its history, Bombardier has consistently responded to challenges and opportunities with tireless innovation, daring creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our proven ability to absorb, improve and generate new technologies, processes and management philosophies has fuelled our competitiveness and growth.
Milestones
Aerospace
1999 The new super midsize Challenger 300 jet is unveiled
1989 Moving into European Aerospace
1989 The CRJ makes its debut
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2009 Launch of the Our Way Forward Strategic Framework
2004 Further Consolidation
1999 Changes at the Helm of Bombardier
1964 The End of an Era
1959 Snowmobiling: A Brand-New Industry
1949 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Transportation
2009 PRIMOVE catenary-free system
2009 YouRail – Visions of Modern Transportation
1989 Bombardier enters French market
1974 Venturing into Mass Transit”
*Information from Forbes.com and Bombardier.com
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