Bombardier Sells Four More CRJ900 NextGen Airliners to Iraq

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 14, 2008) - Bombardier
Aerospace announced today that the Government of Iraq has placed a
firm order for four additional CRJ900 NextGen regional jets, and has
taken options on another ten. The firm-ordered aircraft are
conversions of the four options Iraq took when it ordered six CRJ900
NextGen airliners, announced on March 13, 2008.

Based on the list price for the CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, the contract
announced today is valued at approximately $159 million U.S. If all
ten options are exercised, the value of the contract could rise to
$573 million U.S.

The CRJ900 NextGen aircraft will be used to rebuild domestic and
regional civil airline services in Iraq.

Total CRJ700 / CRJ900 and CRJ700 / CRJ900 NextGen aircraft firm
orders now stand at 570, with 417 delivered as of January 31, 2008.

CRJ NextGen Aircraft

Bombardier's CRJ NextGen aircraft were launched in 2007 and are
achieving improved economics compared to earlier CRJ Series aircraft.
These improvements come from fuel burn savings of up to four per cent
and direct maintenance cost reductions achieved through lower
airframe maintenance requirements. Maintenance schedule intervals
have been increased, and tasks have been harmonized to reduce
aircraft down time and labour over the life of the aircraft.

With their reduced fuel burn, the CRJ NextGen aircraft are responding
to today's environmental challenges by offering further reduction to
green house gas emissions compared to their nearest competitors.

CRJ NextGen aircraft interiors include improvements designed with the
overall passenger experience in mind. The passenger windows have been
enlarged and the overhead bins have been modified to accommodate a
larger roller bag as well as optimized to store more bags. The
addition of LED lighting has brightened the cabin environment while
highlighting the improved aesthetics achieved with the new ceiling
panel design and dished window sidewalls.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions,
from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation
equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global
corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year
ended Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded
on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index
component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

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Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

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Contacts:
Bombardier Aerospace
John Arnone
416-375-3030
www.bombardier.com