Mr. Paul Sislian reports

BOMBARDIER LAUNCHES U.S. TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH WSU TECH

Bombardier Inc. is collaborating with the Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) to create an apprenticeship program aimed at training future air frame and power plant (A&P) mechanics. During the two-year paid apprenticeship program, students will complete hands-on instruction at Bombardier Group's Wichita site and in-class training at WSU Tech. They will have the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors and aviation maintenance leaders, as well as gain valuable knowledge on Bombardier's world-class portfolio of business jets.

Upon successful completion of this state-registered A&P apprenticeship program -- the first of its kind in the state of Kansas -- students will have obtained their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) A&P certification, as well as on-the-job training. Their job classification will transition from apprentice to full-time A&P technician at Bombardier, expanding the company's technician roster and enabling the growing delivery of timelier OEM (original equipment manufacturer) maintenance services.

"We are pleased to deepen our roots in Wichita and the U.S. through the launch of this foundational program in collaboration with WSU Tech, a leader in aviation mechanic training in Wichita," said Paul Sislian, executive vice-president, aftermarket services and Bombardier strategy, Bombardier. "The start of this apprenticeship program highlights Bombardier Group's ongoing commitment to not only expanding its footprint in Wichita, but to training, hiring and retaining qualified professionals, which will further increase our ability to provide exceptional customer service to our clients."

"WSU Tech is excited to join with Bombardier to provide our students with an extraordinary learning opportunity at their state-of-the-art facility in Wichita," said Dr. Sheree Utash, president of WSU Tech and vice-president of work force development at WSU. "This collaboration demonstrates the power of uniting education, government, business and industry, resulting in success. We are profoundly grateful for the fiscal support from the State of Kansas, which played a crucial role in making this opportunity a reality. Through such dynamic alliances, we can offer our students impactful, real-world experiences, significantly enhancing our skilled work force and reinforcing our strong commitment to applied learning."

Over the past few years, Bombardier has expanded its service centre network around the world and has since added close to one million square feet of new service capacity to its worldwide aftermarket footprint. By training and hiring highly skilled technicians, Bombardier further showcases its commitment to developing its aerospace pipeline.

On top of its widely recognized and growing service centre, Bombardier also has a strong footprint in the "Air Capital of the World" with the presence of Bombardier Defense and its world-renowned Bombardier Flight Test Centre, which is currently putting the world's fastest and farthest-flying business jet, the Global 8000 aircraft, through its paces as part of a certification campaign ahead of its expected entry into service in 2025.

About Bombardier Inc.

Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier's Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of more than 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense's proven expertise. Headquartered in Greater Montreal, Que., Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company's robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, China and Australia.

About WSU Tech

WSU Tech, formally known as Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, located in Wichita, Kan., is the state's leader in modern technical education, offering over 100 degree and certificate options in aviation, health care, manufacturing, design, information technology, culinary and business. In 2018, WSU Tech was named the second-fastest-growing college among two-year colleges by The Chronicle of Higher Education. WSU Tech serves as managing partner of the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) in Wichita, and is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a Kansas Board of Regents institution.

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