"The Q400 aircraft is at the very top of the global airline industry in terms of flight specifications, technological achievements and cost-effectiveness, said Ivan Miseti, President and Chief Executive Officer, Croatia Airlines. "We are convinced that by acquiring these aircraft, Croatia Airlines will reaffirm its position as a regional leader in Southeast Europe, besides contributing to connecting Croatia with the world and expanding the Croatian economy."

"We are delighted that Croatia Airlines has placed an order for Q400 NextGen airliners so soon after the delivery of its first two Q400 aircraft earlier this year," said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "It's a solid vote of confidence in these aircraft and we look forward to helping Croatia Airlines build a stronger presence in Europe."

Including the order announced today, firm orders for Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners now total 319, with 210 delivered as of July 31, 2008. The aircraft are in service with, or have been ordered by 25 operators around the world.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial 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, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

Bombardier, Dash 8, Q400 and NextGen are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

About Croatia Airlines

Croatia Airlines is the Croatian flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. As a network carrier Croatia Airlines provides passenger travel services on short and mid-range flights in Economy and Business Classes within Europe. The company is trying to maximally adjust its business to the demands of the market and the passengers by providing a quality service which is based on safety, punctual flights, knowing the market, and working together with established and well-known airline companies. All detailed information can be found at www.croatiaairlines.com

Notes to Editors Images of Croatia Airlines Q400 NextGen aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.bombardier.com

CONTACT: John Arnone, Bombardier Aerospace Tel: +1 416 375 3030 WWW: http://www.bombardier.com

M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com.

The Aviation Supply Chain Intelligence (AvSCi) tracks which companies are supplying structures and systems on all major aircraft programmes in production. It details the scope of the contract, the date of the contract award, where the work is taking place and, when in the public domain, the value of the work. This guide gives subscribers a unique view of the where the value and the expertise lies in the global aerospace supply chain.

This product offers a unique 4-tier supply chain database of all aircraft currently under production. It will answer these important questions:

1. Where is the value and expertise in the supply chain per aircraft?

2. What key contracts do primes tier one, tier two and tier three suppliers have per aircraft and across the industry?

3. Where is the work carried out within the supply chain?

4. When were the key contracts awarded and over what period of time?

This gives customers a unique insight into the global aerospace supply chain broken down by aircraft type.

The Aviation Supply Chain Intelligence (AvSCI) product is compiled of five libraries:

- Airliners

- Business jets

- Fast jets

- Military transports

- Rotary wing

The product is available in PDF format and is updated once a month. With each library purchase, customers receive monthly updates for a 12 month period. During 2008 AvSCI will be made available online as searchable database or as an excel spreadsheet export, which can be configured to the customer's own data-trawl needs.

Key Topics Covered:

Airliners

Airbus A318/A319/A319CJ/A320/A321

Airbus A330/A340

Airbus A350 XWB

Airbus A380

Antonov AN-148

ATR 42-600/72-600

AVIC ARJ21

Boeing 737-600/700/800/900

Boeing 747-8

Boeing 767-200/-300/-300ER/-400ER

Boeing 777

Boeing 787

Bombardier CSeries

Bombardier CRJ 200/700/900

Bombardier Dash 8 Q400

Embraer 170/190

Mitsubishi Regional Jet

Business jets

Bombardier 40/45 XR

Bombardier Learjet 60 XR

Bombardier Learjet 85 Bombardier Challenger 300 Bombardier Challenger 604/ 605

Bombardier Challenger 850/870/890 Bombardier Global 5000/Express XRS Cessna Citation Columbus

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna Citation CJ1/2/3/4 Cessna Citation Encore Cessna Citation 560 Excel XLS Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign

Cessna 750 Citation X Dassault Falcon 7X Dassault Falcon 50EX

Dassault Falcon 900DX/EX/LX Dassault Falcon 2000/EX Dassault SMS/5X Diamond D-Jet

Eclipse 500 Embraer Phenom 100/300

Embraer MSJ/MLJ Embraer Legacy 450/500/600 / Shuttle

GROB SPn Gulfstream 150/200 Gulfstream 350/450/500/550 Gulfstream 650 Hawker Beechcraft Premier IA/II Hawker 400XP

Hawker Beechcraft 850/900XP Hawker Beechcraft 4000 Horizon

Hondajet

Sino Swearingen SJ30-2

Fast jets

ADA Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas Aermacchi M-346 Aermacchi MB-339 CD

Aero Vodochody L-159 T1 AMX International AMX/ATA BAE Systems Hawk 127/128 LIFT/Advanced Jet Trainer Boeing F/A18 E/F Super Hornet Dassault Rafale Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon Korea Aerospace Industries T-50/A-50 Golden Eagle Lockheed Martin AT-63 Pampa Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (block 60) Lockheed Martin F-22 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Saab JAS 39 Gripen

Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland AW 109 Power/LUH/Grand AgustaWestland AW 119 Koala/Ke

AgustaWestland AW 129 Mangusta/International

AgustaWestland AW 139 AgustaWestland EH101/ CH-149/US101 (VH-71) AgustaWestland SuperLynx 300/FutureLynx

Bell/Agusta BA609 Bell Boeing V-22

Bell 206 B-3/L-4/Bell 407/Bell ARH-70A Bell 210 Bell 412/AgustaWestland AB 412

Bell 427/429 Bell 430 Boeing CH47F

Enstrom 480B Eurocopter/CATIC/ST Aerospace EC 120B Colibri Eurocopter EC 130 Ecureuil/Fennec/AS350/AS355/AS550/AS555

Eurocopter EC 135 T2i/P2i/EC635 Eurocopter EC 145/ UH-72A Eurocopter EC 225 Super Puma/ EC 725 Cougar

Eurocopter EC 155/AS 365 N3 Dauphin/AS 565 UB/MB Panther Eurocopter Tiger MD Helicopters MD 900/902 Explorer MD Helicopters MD 600N, MD 520N, 500E, 530F

NHIndustries NH90 Robinson R66 Schweizer 333/434 Sikorsky CH-53K

Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk/S-70A/S-70i

Sikorsky S-76 Sikorsky S-92

Military transports

Airbus A400M Alenia/Lockheed Martin C-27J Spartan Boeing C-17 Globemaster III EADS-CASA CN-235/CN-295

EADS-CASA C-212

Lockheed Martin C-130J

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a5b3f7/the_aviation_suppl

CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Manager, Research and Markets Fax: +1 646 607 1907 (from USA) Fax: +353 1 481 1716 (rest of the world) e-mail: press@researchandmarkets.com

M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com.

"The Q400 aircraft is at the very top of the global airline industry in terms of flight specifications, technological achievements and cost-effectiveness, said Ivan Misetic, President and Chief Executive Officer, Croatia Airlines. "We are convinced that by acquiring these aircraft, Croatia Airlines will reaffirm its position as a regional leader in Southeast Europe, besides contributing to connecting Croatia with the world and expanding the Croatian economy."

"We are delighted that Croatia Airlines has placed an order for Q400 NextGen airliners so soon after the delivery of its first two Q400 aircraft earlier this year," said Gary R. Scott, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "It's a solid vote of confidence in these aircraft and we look forward to helping Croatia Airlines build a stronger presence in Europe."

Including the order announced today, firm orders for Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners now total 319, with 210 delivered as of July 31, 2008. The aircraft are in service with, or have been ordered by 25 operators around the world.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial 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, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

Bombardier, Dash 8, Q400 and NextGen are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

About Croatia Airlines

Croatia Airlines is the Croatian flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. As a network carrier Croatia Airlines provides passenger travel services on short and mid-range flights in Economy and Business Classes within Europe. The company is trying to maximally adjust its business to the demands of the market and the passengers by providing a quality service which is based on safety, punctual flights, knowing the market, and working together with established and well-known airline companies. All detailed information can be found at www.croatiaairlines.com

Notes to Editors

Images of Croatia Airlines Q400 NextGen aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.bombardier.com

Contacts: Bombardier Aerospace John Arnone 416-375-3030 www.bombardier.com

SOURCE: Bombardier

The Aviation Supply Chain Intelligence (AvSCi) tracks which companies are supplying structures and systems on all major aircraft programmes in production. It details the scope of the contract, the date of the contract award, where the work is taking place and, when in the public domain, the value of the work. This guide gives subscribers a unique view of the where the value and the expertise lies in the global aerospace supply chain.

This product offers a unique 4-tier supply chain database of all aircraft currently under production. It will answer these important questions:

1. Where is the value and expertise in the supply chain per aircraft?

2. What key contracts do primes tier one, tier two and tier three suppliers have per aircraft and across the industry?

3. Where is the work carried out within the supply chain?

4. When were the key contracts awarded and over what period of time?

This gives customers a unique insight into the global aerospace supply chain broken down by aircraft type.

The Aviation Supply Chain Intelligence (AvSCI) product is compiled of five libraries:

- Airliners

- Business jets

- Fast jets

- Military transports

- Rotary wing

The product is available in PDF format and is updated once a month. With each library purchase, customers receive monthly updates for a 12 month period. During 2008 AvSCI will be made available online as searchable database or as an excel spreadsheet export, which can be configured to the customer's own data-trawl needs.

Key Topics Covered:

Airliners

Airbus A318/A319/A319CJ/A320/A321

Airbus A330/A340

Airbus A350 XWB

Airbus A380

Antonov AN-148

ATR 42-600/72-600

AVIC ARJ21

Boeing 737-600/700/800/900

Boeing 747-8

Boeing 767-200/-300/-300ER/-400ER

Boeing 777

Boeing 787

Bombardier CSeries

Bombardier CRJ 200/700/900

Bombardier Dash 8 Q400

Embraer 170/190

Mitsubishi Regional Jet

Business jets

Bombardier 40/45 XR

Bombardier Learjet 60 XR

Bombardier Learjet 85 Bombardier Challenger 300 Bombardier Challenger 604/ 605

Bombardier Challenger 850/870/890 Bombardier Global 5000/Express XRS Cessna Citation Columbus

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna Citation CJ1/2/3/4 Cessna Citation Encore Cessna Citation 560 Excel XLS Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign

Cessna 750 Citation X Dassault Falcon 7X Dassault Falcon 50EX

Dassault Falcon 900DX/EX/LX Dassault Falcon 2000/EX Dassault SMS/5X Diamond D-Jet

Eclipse 500 Embraer Phenom 100/300

Embraer MSJ/MLJ Embraer Legacy 450/500/600 / Shuttle

GROB SPn Gulfstream 150/200 Gulfstream 350/450/500/550 Gulfstream 650 Hawker Beechcraft Premier IA/II Hawker 400XP

Hawker Beechcraft 850/900XP Hawker Beechcraft 4000 Horizon

Hondajet

Sino Swearingen SJ30-2

Fast jets

ADA Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas Aermacchi M-346 Aermacchi MB-339 CD

Aero Vodochody L-159 T1 AMX International AMX/ATA BAE Systems Hawk 127/128 LIFT/Advanced Jet Trainer Boeing F/A18 E/F Super Hornet Dassault Rafale Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon Korea Aerospace Industries T-50/A-50 Golden Eagle Lockheed Martin AT-63 Pampa Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (block 60) Lockheed Martin F-22 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Saab JAS 39 Gripen

Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland AW 109 Power/LUH/Grand AgustaWestland AW 119 Koala/Ke

AgustaWestland AW 129 Mangusta/International

AgustaWestland AW 139 AgustaWestland EH101/ CH-149/US101 (VH-71) AgustaWestland SuperLynx 300/FutureLynx

Bell/Agusta BA609 Bell Boeing V-22

Bell 206 B-3/L-4/Bell 407/Bell ARH-70A Bell 210 Bell 412/AgustaWestland AB 412

Bell 427/429 Bell 430 Boeing CH47F

Enstrom 480B Eurocopter/CATIC/ST Aerospace EC 120B Colibri Eurocopter EC 130 Ecureuil/Fennec/AS350/AS355/AS550/AS555

Eurocopter EC 135 T2i/P2i/EC635 Eurocopter EC 145/ UH-72A Eurocopter EC 225 Super Puma/ EC 725 Cougar

Eurocopter EC 155/AS 365 N3 Dauphin/AS 565 UB/MB Panther Eurocopter Tiger MD Helicopters MD 900/902 Explorer MD Helicopters MD 600N, MD 520N, 500E, 530F

NHIndustries NH90 Robinson R66 Schweizer 333/434 Sikorsky CH-53K

Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk/S-70A/S-70i

Sikorsky S-76 Sikorsky S-92

Military transports

Airbus A400M Alenia/Lockheed Martin C-27J Spartan Boeing C-17 Globemaster III EADS-CASA CN-235/CN-295

EADS-CASA C-212

Lockheed Martin C-130J

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3025b0/the_aviation_suppl

SOURCE: Research and Markets

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