Airline announces significant investment for QantasLink, subject to
final agreement
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- Qantas Airways
announced in a news release issued today that it is finalizing an
agreement with Bombardier Aerospace that will see up to 36 Bombardier
Q400 turboprop aircraft added to the QantasLink regional airline
operation in Australia. The agreement is expected to include firm
orders for 12 Q400 aircraft and options and purchase rights for an
additional 24, subject to signature of the formal agreement.

Geoff Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Qantas, said the 72-seat Q400
aircraft, which offers jet-like speed, improved passenger comfort and
lower operating costs, was central to QantasLink's growth strategy.
QantasLink expects to utilize the new aircraft to increase capacity
and frequency on key routes. The airline currently operates seven
Q400 aircraft and another two ordered in January 2007 are to be
delivered in January 2008.

"Qantas' selection of the Q400 airliner to meet their growth
requirements is further evidence of the aircraft's outstanding
performance and economics," said Steven Ridolfi, President,
Bombardier Regional Aircraft. "We are grateful for Qantas' continuing
confidence in the Q400 aircraft."

To date, Bombardier has received firm orders for 254 Q400 airliners
with 164 having been delivered as of July 31, 2007.

About Bombardier
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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
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