* The Aviator Lounge by Bombardier was officially opened by H.S.H, Prince

    Albert II of Monaco
  * The new Lounge provides a state-of-the-art space where visitors can learn
    about Bombardier's best-performing aircraft, history, and innovations,
    including the groundbreaking research into more sustainable ways to fly
  * Located in the heart of Monaco, at the harbour level of the Monaco Yacht
    Club, the new space complements the company's already strong presence in

Europe that includes two service centres and several other facilities across

    the continent
  * The Aviator Lounge is the first space of this kind by any jet company, with
    bespoke interior designed by Andrea Mosca
  * Guests of the Lounge inauguration got a first look at Bombardier, the new

Ultimate Book by Assouline that presents over 80 years of company and family legacy through stunning visuals and exclusive insights
MONTRÉAL, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier proudly opened the new
Aviator Lounge by Bombardier, strategically located at the Monaco Yacht Club.
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco officially inaugurated the Lounge in the
company of Pierre Beaudoin, Bombardier's Chairman of the Board and other
Bombardier's senior leadership members. The new Lounge will provide a visually
stunning, welcoming space for visitors to learn about Bombardier's aircraft,
legacy, and innovations. Guests of this exclusive lounge will be hosted by
Bombardier's regional sales team.
"We are immensely proud to reaffirm our presence in the region with the opening
of the magnificent new Aviator Lounge by Bombardier, the first tailor-made space
of this kind by any jet manufacturer. We are honoured to be so firmly anchored
within the Monaco Yacht Club, a historic and prestigious institution at the
heart of the Principality of Monaco," said Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President of
International Sales, Bombardier. "The Aviator Lounge is a unique meeting place.
Thanks to its location, it symbolizes the meeting of the land, the sea and the
air. Most importantly, it provides a welcoming place for us to meet with anyone
who wants to stop by to learn about Bombardier's groundbreaking research in
sustainability, about the eight decades of innovation that resulted in
uncompromising, record-breaking performance of our jets, and our pioneering
research into more sustainable ways to fly."
The Aviator Lounge complements Bombardier's already strong presence across the
globe. In Europe, members of Bombardier's sales team are strategically located
across the continent to be available to clients wherever they are. A broad
network of service facilities includes two service centres, in London - Biggin
Hill and Berlin, and five Line Maintenance Stations. These include stations at
the Nice airport, the second busiest in Europe in terms of business aviation,
and at Le Bourget airport in Paris.
An innovative and welcoming design
The Aviator Lounge, which already reflects Bombardier's new brand identity
unveiled only weeks ago, is a design masterpiece. It was conceived by the
renowned Paris-based architect Andrea Mosca. Working from a blank canvas, he
conceptualized an inviting space that is centered on Bombardier's core value:
the importance of authentic, personal, family-like relationships.
Mosca found ingenious ways to integrate Bombardier's most important innovations
and achievements into the design, both as their symbols and as conversation
starters. The welcome desk in the shape of an aircraft wing hints at
Bombardier's legacy of innovation in wing design. It evokes the winglet that was
first used on Learjet aircraft before becoming prevalent in aircraft design. It
is also a tribute to Bombardier's Smooth Fl?x Wing, an engineering marvel behind
the legendary smooth flight and uncompromising performance of Bombardier Global
aircraft, which can perform in all types of weather and are the largest to land
in airports like Gstaad's Saanen. A stunning lightning feature resembling an
engine fan blisk hangs from the ceiling, a reminder that Bombardier was the
first in business aviation to use this advanced engine type.
Bombardier's EcoJet research platform, through which the company is testing
aerodynamic, propulsion and other enhancements with the potential to reduce an
aircraft's greenhouse gas emissions by 50%, is prominently displayed as well. It
serves as a symbol of Bombardier's longstanding dedication and commitment to
finding tangible ways to reduce aviation's environmental footprint.
Stunning photographs of Bombardier aircraft by the renowned French photographer
Guillaume Plisson grace the walls and further elevate the space. The images were
taken as part of his recent extensive collaboration with Bombardier that
resulted in a host of evocative images that add to the company's new visual
identity. This was the first foray into the world of aviation for Plisson, one
of the world's most prominent maritime and yacht photographers.
New Assouline Ultimate book celebrates Bombardier's heritage
During the inauguration of the Aviator Lounge, guests were also able to see for
the first time the brand-new book Bombardier, by the acclaimed publishing house
Assouline. The book, an Assouline Ultimate edition, charts Bombardier's history
from its beginnings in Valcourt, Québec (Canada), where the legendary innovator
Joseph-Armand Bombardier founded the company in the 1920s after inventing a
first snowmobile, until its current evolution as a company focused solely on
designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's best business jets. The
deeply researched book is complemented with insights from Laurent Beaudoin,
Joseph-Armand Bombardier's son in law, who helmed the company from 1966 to
2008, and his grandson Pierre Beaudoin, Bombardier's current Chairman of the
Board. Thanks to fascinating archival photography and new visuals by Guillaume
Plisson, readers will be treated to a window seat to the fascinating history and
legacy of the legendary Canadian business jet company. The book will be on sale
from June 2024.
About Bombardier
At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world's
best-performing aircraft for the world's most discerning people and businesses,
governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but
understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.
For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation-innovating to
make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate
about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater
confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people
who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to
move through it.
Bombardier customers operate a fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft, supported
by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities
across six countries. Bombardier's performance-leading jets are proudly
manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the
United States and Mexico.
For information
For corporate news and information, including Bombardier's Environmental, Social
and Governance report, as well as the company's plans to cover all its flight
operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book and
Claim system, visit bombardier.com (http://www.bombardier.com).
Learn more about Bombardier's industry-leading products and customer service
network at bombardier.com. Follow us on X (Twitter) @Bombardier.
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