Lufthansa and Bombardier Sign Training Agreement for CSeries in Europe

(Montreal, April 23, 2009) -- Bombardier Aerospace, Lufthansa Flight Training (LFT) and Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT), today signed the first Authorized Training Provider (ATP) agreement for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft. The agreement will ensure that European operators of CSeries aircraft have access to world-class training services right at their doorstep. LFT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG while LTT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG.

Under the agreement, LFT will provide pilot training and cabin crew training, and LTT will provide technical training for Europe-based operators of the 110-passenger CS100 aircraft and 130-passenger CS300 aircraft, scheduled to enter into service in 2013. The new ATP will deliver training through an existing network of training centres in various locations across Europe.

"The anticipated success of the landmark CSeries aircraft program represents a strategic opportunity for us," said Florian Hamm, President, LFT. "As one of the world's leading providers of training services, we look forward to providing the high-calibre training that customers will expect for this ground-breaking jetliner."

Both LFT and LTT will benefit from the use of Bombardier course materials while using their own instructors, infrastructure and simulator(s). They will employ the latest e-learning, classroom and simulator training technologies that will meet or exceed the European Aviation Safety Agency's and other regulatory requirements. "The joint training approach of Bombardier, LFT and LTT guarantees operator-focused, state-of-the-art training concepts and techniques," stated Holger Beck, COO, LTT.

"We are delighted to achieve this important customer training milestone so early in the development of the program for the CSeries aircraft," said James Hoblyn, President, Bombardier Customer Services & Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft. "It speaks to our priorities and represents another solid building block in Bombardier's ongoing effort to redefine its service network to better support operators in all its programs worldwide."

Source : Bombadier Aerospace