Bombardier Sells Two CRJ900 NextGen Aircraft to ALMA de Mexico

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/08/07 -- Bombardier Aerospace announced today that AeroLineas MesoAmericanas "ALMA de Mexico" has signed a firm order for two Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. The approximate value of the contract, based on the list price for the CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, is $74.4 million U.S. A fast-growing Mexican regional airline based at Guadalajara, ALMA began operations in June, 2006. The airline currently operates 15 CRJ200 aircraft and serves 25 destinations in Mexico. "Passenger traffic on routes developed by the Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft has increased to the point where we require higher capacity aircraft," said Guillermo Heredia, President and Founder of ALMA. "Family commonality between the CRJ200 and CRJ900 NextGen regional jets made the CRJ900 NextGen product the logical choice." "Seventy-eight CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen aircraft have been ordered since January 1 of this year, with options and purchase rights taken on another 60 in that period," said Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Regional Aircraft. "Clearly, operating cost advantages have become powerful incentives favoring the selection of CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen regional jets by operators. "In addition, customer response to the all-new CRJ NextGen cabin, which provides an enhanced passenger experience, has been outstanding," Mr. Ridolfi said. As of April 30, 2007, Bombardier had delivered 1,423 CRJ Series regional jets, including 100 CRJ900 aircraft to operators. About Bombardier A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from regional 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, 2007, were $14.8 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). News and information are available at www.bombardier.com. Bombardier, CRJ200, CRJ900 and NextGen are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. Notes to Editors Images of ALMA CRJ900 aircraft are available in our Multimedia Library at: www.aero.bombardier.com/htmen/F15.jsp Contacts: Bombardier Aerospace Bert Cruickshank 416-375-3030 www.bombardier.com