Model Will Be On Permanent Display In The Lobby In Montréal

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has accepted a large scale model of the new CSeries commercial jetliner as a special gift from Bombardier Aerospace. The model, which is destined to be placed on permanent display in the lobby of ICAO's headquarters in Montréal, was presented by Bombardier officials at a special ceremony before an international audience of industry policy-makers, regulators and associations.

(L-R) ICAO President Roberto Gonzalez, Secretary General Raymond Benjamin, Bombardier CEO Guy Hachey.

"The environmental benefits of the CSeries aircraft in combating climate change, reducing noise for communities in the vicinity of airports and improving local air quality are in line with the three main goals of our environmental strategy," said Raymond Benjamin, Secretary General, ICAO. "ICAO is already taking the environmental characteristics of this aircraft into consideration for future standards for fuel burn and noise."

"The timing of this presentation is particularly significant for Bombardier, as this year marks our 25th anniversary in the aerospace industry," said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. "Since our entry into civil aviation, the men and women of Bombardier Aerospace have worked with dedication and passion to design and deliver innovative aircraft that continue to change the face of business and commercial aviation."

"The development of the new CSeries aircraft continues Bombardier's tradition of providing innovative aviation solutions that meet both current and future needs," added Mr. Hachey. "We are extremely proud that a model of our game-changing CSeries airliner, which has been designed to meet the challenge of balancing profitability with reduced environmental impact, will now be permanently displayed here at ICAO."

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