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?The State of
Kansas? generous support of our business will help secure
Learjet?s future in Wichita, the birthplace of
Learjet aircraft, and help ensure that the success Learjet has enjoyed
for over 45 years continues to prosper with the addition of new programs
like the Learjet 85 aircraft,? said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier
Business Aircraft.
Bombardier
Aerospace continues to invest in both current production Learjet
aircraft as well as innovative products such as the all new Learjet 85
midsize jet. Launched on October 30, 2007, the new Learjet 85
aircraft is on schedule for entry into service in 2013.
?This is great
news for Wichita
and the entire state as we continue to further our economic recovery in Kansas. The agreement
reached is a responsible investment that will not only keep hard working
employees of Bombardier, but also create jobs and promote our state?s
rich aviation industry,? said Governor Parkinson.
Bombardier is a world-leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft and
business jets it is a global corporation headquartered in
Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal
year ended Jan. 31, 2010, were $19.4 billion, and its shares are traded
on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD).
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