Aeroports de Montreal, Bombardier Aerospace and Porter Airlines Kick-Off ICAO Flightpath to a Sustainable Future

Aeroports de Montreal (ADM), Bombardier Aerospace and Porter Airlines today
joined forces to launch the inaugural flight of a series of biofuel flights
which will deliver Raymond Benjamin, the Secretary General of the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to Rio de Janeiro for the United Nations
Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Prior to departing from Montreal
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City
Airport, executives from each organization emphasized the importance of
investing in sustainable aviation and their commitment to working with the
industry to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.


"As signatories of the Aviation Industry Commitment to Action on Climate Change,
we fully share these objectives," said Mr. James C. Cherry, President & CEO,
Aeroports de Montreal. "I would like to take this opportunity to point out that
Montreal-Trudeau airport was the first in North America to sell carbon credits
and that we already have made several innovative achievements in the area of
greenhouse gas reduction," added Mr. Cherry


This marks the second biofuel flight for Bombardier and Porter this year. In
April, Porter successfully conducted the first biofuel-powered revenue flight in
Canada. In the conclusion to a test program that was launched in 2010, the
airline flew one of its Q400 turboprops from its base at Toronto City Airport to
Ottawa using a 50/50 blend of biofuel and Jet A1 fuel in one of its engines.
Today's flight is using the same fuel in one engine - certified to the new
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D7566/D1655 standard and
derived from the oilseed crop, Camelina sativa(i) (49 per cent) and Brassica
carinata(i) (one per cent). The aircraft's other engine is powered by Jet A1
fuel.


The biofuel research is only one of many initiatives Bombardier has embarked on
in recent years in the area of sustainable aviation as a pillar of the company's
Corporate Social Responsibility program. Bombardier is also involved in numerous
projects to reduce the environmental footprint of its sites and its products by
using a lifecycle approach including Design for Environment and the
implementation of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building
standards at its manufacturing sites.


"Bombardier is proud to be involved in this symbolic journey for the industry,"
said Helene V. Gagnon, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Communications and
Corporate Social Responsibility, Bombardier Aerospace. "As a leading aircraft
manufacturer we must act as a role model for the industry where the environment
is concerned, not only by designing and building innovative and responsible
products, but by working in partnership with the entire industry to find
solutions that can benefit us all in the long term."


Porter operates a single-type fleet of 26 Q400 aircraft throughout its regional
network.


"One reason that Porter initially chose the Q400 aircraft is because of its
efficiency characteristics, including substantially reduced fuel usage and
emissions compared to comparable jet aircraft," said Robert Cordes, Executive
Vice President and COO, Porter Airlines. "Biofuel used on a regular basis has
the potential to make even greater improvements in the future. We're proud to
contribute to this goal as part of overall industry efforts."


About Q400 aircraf

The Q400 turboprop airliner, which is built at Bombardier's Toronto, Ontario
facility, is the advanced successor to Bombardier's Dash 8/Q-Series family of
aircraft. Optimized for short-haul operations, the "comfortably greener," 70- to
80-seat Q400 aircraft is a large, fast, quiet and fuel-efficient turboprop. It
provides an ideal balance of passenger comfort and operating economics with a
reduced environmental footprint.


Setting new environmental standards, the Q400 aircraft uses 30 to 40 per cent
less fuel and produces 30 to 40 per cent fewer emissions on routes where it has
replaced similar-capacity, older jets. Overall, the Q400 aircraft is 15 decibels
quieter than ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards; raising the bar for the entire
industry.


More than 380 Q400 aircraft are in service with approximately 40 operators in 30
countries, on six continents. These aircraft have transported more than 177
million passengers.


About ADM

ADM is the local airport authority responsible for the management, operation and
development of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Montreal-Mirabel
international airports since 1992. The Corporation employs 600 people at both
airports and at head office. ADM has been ISO 14001 certified since 2000.


About Porter Airlines

Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines has revolutionized short-haul flying with a
warm and effortless approach to hospitality and restoring glamour and refinement
to air travel. An Official 4 Star Airline(R) in the World Airline Star Rating(R)
by Skytrax, and rated second in the world in Conde Nast Traveler's Readers
Choice Awards Top Small Airlines category, Porter is committed to providing a
premium travel experience. Complimentary amenities include luxurious airport
lounges, Starbucks coffee, premium snacks, and wine or beer onboard.


The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City,
Moncton, Halifax, St. John's, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins,
Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), Washington, D.C.,
and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que., Myrtle Beach, S.C., and
Burlington, Vt. Visit www.flyporter.com or call [phone] for more
information.


About Bombardier

Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking
far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by
answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation
everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make
us a global leader in transportation.


Bombardier is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World and North America indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, we
posted revenues of $18.3 billion USD. News and information are available at
bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.


Notes to editors

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(i)Camelina sativa and Brassica carinata are members of the family of flowering
plants known as the Brassicaceae. The Brassicaceae also include well-known
plants such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and turnips.


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