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Bombardier Ramping Up Deliveries, Sees Strong Global Pipeline
The Middle East remains a key market for Bombardier
Bombardier at Dubai Airshow 2023
The flagship Global 7500 is the highlight of Bombardier’s Dubai Airshow static display exhibit, which also features the super-midsize Challenger 3500. (Photo: David McIntosh)

As Bombardier continues to accelerate business jet deliveries this year, a continued robust flow of orders has kept its book-to-bill just above the 1:1 target. Bombardier president and CEO Éric Martel told analysts recently that it plans to deliver at least 56 of its business jet models this year in line with its full-year guidance of 138 deliveries, up from 123 in 2022. Martel added that the company has “a good line of sight for the fourth quarter,” giving it confidence in the delivery estimate.

At the same time, it maintains a production backlog of between 18 to 24 months as activity remains strong across its product line including its flagship Global 7500, which recently reached the 150th delivery milestone.