From Valcourt
to Mach 0.95.
Bombardier was founded on 10 July 1942 in Valcourt, Quebec, by Joseph Armand Bombardier. Over eight decades the company grew into one of the great names in aviation, acquiring Canadair in 1986 and Learjet in 1990. Today it is a business aviation house headquartered in Montreal, building the Challenger and Global families of business jets and supporting them around the world.
Valcourt
Joseph Armand Bombardier founds the company on 10 July in Valcourt, Quebec.
Canadair
Bombardier acquires Canadair, its first step into aviation.
Learjet
The legendary Learjet joins the Bombardier family.
Global 7500
The Global 7500 enters service on 20 December, setting a new benchmark in ultra long range flight.
Mach 1.015
On 18 May a Global 8000 test aircraft breaks the sound barrier in a shallow dive.
Pure Aviation
With the sale of its rail business to Alstom, Bombardier becomes a business aviation house.
The Mach
A new identity is unveiled on 24 April, led by the Bombardier Mach symbol.
Global 8000
Certified by Transport Canada on 5 November, the Global 8000 enters service in December.
