- Bombardier (OTCQX:BDRAF, OTCQX:BDRBF) CEO Alain Bellemare plays down the importance of the debut of the CSeries jet at the upcoming Paris Airshow, saying the event is not critical to the success of the new narrow-body jet.
- The CEO does not say whether Bombardier expects to announce new orders at the event, normally seen as a key sales opportunity for plane makers.
- Asked whether some CSeries deals might be loss-making in the short term, Bellemare says Bombardier will do what is "responsible" for customers and shareholders.
- The CSeries is nearing certification after years of delays and cost overruns, and two test planes will be at Paris, the jet’s first air show appearance.