In a statement late on Wednesday, Bombardier Inc said, its CEO Alain Bellemare, would be leaving the company. Eric Martel, CEO of hydropower producer Hydro-Quebec would be replacing Bellemare effective from April 6.
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Bombardier’s trade secrets lawsuit dropped following Mitsubishi-Bombardier deal
Bombardier and Mitsubishi have agreed that the latter will purchase Bombardier’s CRJ regional jet program. Details of the deal have not yet been disclosed. In a statement, Mitsubishi said, Bombardier’s trade secrets lawsuit against its aircraft unit has been “stayed”… Read More ›
China-owned Austrian airplane parts maker FACC ramps up production ahead of Brexit
Given the intertwined nature of the airplane industry, FACC sees no danger to its business due to the U.S.-China trade war. Brexit though is another story, since it could rip apart existing supply chains. China-owned Austrian aeroplane parts maker FACC… Read More ›
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to sink in $2 billion into its aircraft-making unit: NHK
Mitsubishi’s aircraft project is of strategic value to Japan since it marks is first attempt to make passenger jets since the 1960s. On Tuesday, Japanese news agency NHK reported, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is likely to inject $2 billion (220 billion… Read More ›
Boeing decides to not appeal against U.S. International Trade Commission’s ruling in Bombardier’s CSeries jet case
The Canadian government is currently holding a tender, for fighter jets, worth between C$15 billion and $C19 billion. As per a statement made by a Boeing’s spokesman, the airplane maker will not go on appeal against the U.S. trade… Read More ›
Boeing prepares to fight Bombardier’s CSeries aircrafts through a joint venture with Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer
While Airbus has sided with Bombardier, in the Canadian aircraft maker’s dispute with Boeing, through this proposed joint venture with Embraer, Boeing aims at becoming the leader in the 70-seat to 130-seat regional jet market. Brazilian newspaper O Globo reported,… Read More ›
The finer points of the Bombardier Airbus deal
Ever wondered why suddenly the Canadian government selected Airbus when it was actively courting greater economic ties with China following Trump’s threat of tearing apart and renegotiating NAFTA agreement? This makes an interesting read. According to five sources familiar with… Read More ›
Airbus-Bombardier deal likely to jumpstart CSeries jet sales in Asia: analysts
On Tuesday, industry analysts have opined that with Airbus SE deciding to have a majority stale in Bombardier Inc’s CSeries jet program, the sale of its aircrafts in the booming Asian market could skyrocket. As part of the the Airbus-Bombardier… Read More ›
Bombardier exploring divestiture of its aerospace business: Bloomberg
The embattled Canadian train and plane maker is weighing its options to reduce its footprint from the aerospace market. It is eyeing a sale as well as potential partnerships. Bloomberg reported, Canadian airplane and train maker Bombardier Inc is exploring… Read More ›
U.S reactionary imposition of 220% duty on Bombardier has larger geopolitical consequences
Bombardier is a major employer in Northern Ireland, where a handful of legislators is keeping British Prime Minister Theresa May’s minority Conservative government in power. The British government has threatened to cancel 18 Boeing F-18 Super Hornet fighter jets unless… Read More ›