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CaribPR Wire, TORONTO, Canada Sept. 10, 2018: Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. has ordered three new Q400 turboprops by signing a purchase agreement with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC).

Based on the list price of the Q400 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$106 million.

“We are very pleased that Biman is expanding its Q400 fleet with this order for three new aircraft,” said François Cognard, VP, Sales, Asia Pacific. “The Q400’s greater seating and cargo capacity really set it apart from the competition. Furthermore, the Q400’s mix of turboprop economics and jet like performance were the best match for Biman’s mix of short and long-range routes. Operators coming back for more Q400 aircraft really validates the benefits of the aircraft’s unique characteristics.”

“We are very excited about adding these Q400s to our fleet. We currently operate two Q400s and without hesitation, we can say that these aircraft are ideal for our domestic and regional operations,” said Mr. A M Mosaddique Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO, Biman Bangladesh Airlines. With its outstanding economics, comfort and operational flexibility, the Q400 will allow us to offer high frequency services within Bangladesh and neighboring countries.”

“We are extremely pleased to be supporting Bombardier in selling their Q400 aircraft to Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd.,” said Ian McLeod, Vice-President of Business Development and Sales for the Canadian Commercial Corporation. “Canada and Bangladesh enjoy strong bi-lateral ties through trade and investment, development cooperation, and people-to-people links. Increasing the capacity of the national carrier supports these efforts and the economic growth of the country; improving their lives of Bangladeshis by increasing their access to domestic and international destinations.”

About Biman
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the National Flag Carrier airline of Bangladesh. Its main hub is at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka and it also operates flights from its secondary hubs at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong and Osmani International Airport in Sylhet. The airline provides international passenger and cargo services to Asia and Europe, as well as all domestic routes inside Bangladesh. Biman currently flies to 15 international and seven domestic routes.

About the Canadian Commercial Corporation
The Canadian Commercial Corporaiton (CCC) is the Government of Canada’s international government-to-government contracting organization. A Canadian Crown corporation, CCC helps Canadian exporters sell goods and services to foreign governments around the world using a government-to-government contract mechanism. In 2017-18, the Canadian Commercial Corporation was active in 78 countries around the world, working with 182 Canadian companies, to sign export contracts worth over $1.3 billion.

About Bombardier
With over 69,500 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Notes to Editors
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Biman firma un pedido de tres nuevos aviones Bombardier Q400

CaribPR Wire, TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 11, 2018: Bombardier Commercial Aircraft anunció hoy que Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. ha ordenado tres nuevos turbohélice Q400 mediante la firma de un acuerdo de compraventa con la Corporación Comercial Canadiense (CCC).

Según el precio de lista del avión Q400, el pedido en firme está valorado en aproximadamente 106 millones de USD.

«Estamos muy contentos de que Biman esté ampliando su flota de Q400 con este pedido de tres nuevos aviones», dijo François Cognard, vicepresidente de ventas para Asia Pacífico. «La mayor capacidad de asientos y carga del Q400 realmente lo distingue de la competencia. Además, la combinación de economía de la turbohélice y el rendimiento tipo jet del Q400 fueron la mejor opción para la combinación de rutas de corto y largo alcance de Biman. El hecho de que los operadores vuelvan para obtener más aviones Q400 realmente validan los beneficios de las características únicas de la aeronave».

«Estamos muy entusiasmados con la adición de estos Q400 a nuestra flota. Actualmente operamos dos Q400 y sin dudarlo, podemos decir que estos aviones son ideales para nuestras operaciones nacionales y regionales», dijo el Sr. A M Mosaddique Ahmed, Director General y CEO de Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Con su excelente economía, comodidad y flexibilidad operativa, el Q400 nos permitirá ofrecer servicios de alta frecuencia dentro de Bangladesh y los países vecinos».

«Estamos muy contentos de apoyar a Bombardier en la venta a Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd de sus aviones Q400»., dijo Ian McLeod, Vicepresidente de Desarrollo Comercial y Ventas de la Corporación Comercial Canadiense. «Canadá y Bangladesh disfrutan de fuertes lazos bilaterales a través del comercio y la inversión, la cooperación para el desarrollo y los vínculos persona a persona. El aumento de la capacidad del transporte nacional respalda estos esfuerzos y el crecimiento económico del país; mejorando las vidas de los bangladeshíes al aumentar su acceso a destinos nacionales e internacionales».

Acerca de Biman
Biman Bangladesh Airlines es la aerolínea nacional de Bangladesh. Su centro principal se encuentra en el Aeropuerto Internacional Hazrat Shahjalal en Dhaka y también opera vuelos desde sus centros secundarios en el Aeropuerto Internacional Shah Amanat en Chittagong y en el Aeropuerto Internacional Osmani en Sylhet. La aerolínea proporciona servicios internacionales de pasajeros y carga a Asia y Europa, así como a todas las rutas nacionales dentro de Bangladesh. Biman actualmente vuela a 15 rutas internacionales y siete nacionales.

Acerca de la Corporación Comercial Canadiense
La Corporación Comercial Canadiense (CCC) es la organización contratista internacional entre gobiernos del Gobierno de Canadá. Una corporación de la Corona canadiense, la CCC ayuda a los exportadores canadienses a vender bienes y servicios a gobiernos extranjeros de todo el mundo utilizando un mecanismo de contrato de gobierno a gobierno. En 2017-18, la Corporación Comercial Canadiense estuvo presente en 78 países de todo el mundo, trabajando con 182 empresas canadienses, para firmar contratos de exportación por valor de más de 1,3 mil millones de USD.

Acerca de Bombardier
Con más de 69.500 empleados en cuatro sectores comerciales, Bombardier es líder mundial en la industria del transporte, que crea aviones y trenes innovadores y novedosos. Nuestros productos y servicios brindan experiencias de transporte de primera clase que establecen nuevos estándares en la comodidad del pasajero, la eficiencia energética, la confiabilidad y la seguridad.

Con sede en Montreal, Canadá, Bombardier tiene centros de producción e ingeniería en 28 países en los sectores del Transporte, la Aeronáutica Comercial, las Aeronaves Comerciales y las Aeroestructuras y los Servicios de Ingeniería. Las acciones de Bombardier se cotizan en la Bolsa de Toronto (BBD). En el año fiscal que finalizó el 31 de diciembre de 2017, Bombardier registró ingresos de 16,200 millones de USD. Para obtener más información o novedades, visite bombardier.com, o puede seguirnos en Twitter @Bombardier.

Notas para los redactores
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CaribPR Wire, ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Tues. Feb. 15, 2011 – DISH Network L.L.C., the leader in international programming in the United States, today announced that it is delivering an all-access pass to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, ensuring that cricket fans across the country won’t miss a second of the action. Plus for the first time, DISH Network will offer coverage of the tournament in high definition.

The ICC Cricket World Cup, held every four years, will be co-hosted in the sub-continent by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, and features a 14-nation pool competing for the title. The event opens with Bangladesh playing India on Feb. 19 and will conclude with the championship match in Mumbai on April 2.

DISH Network will offer the tournament in HD on Pay-Per-View for its satellite customers as well as distribute the Cricket World Cup in SD through its recently launched IPTV service, DISH World, which allows customers to access DISH Network programming without the need for a satellite dish. Matches are available on a live and delay basis, plus, customers have access to highlights of the day’s matches, broadcast immediately following the full replay of the match. Customers may also record the matches with DISH Network’s award-winning DVR technology. 

In addition, DISH Network customers with a broadband-connected, Sling^®-enabled receiver have the ability to watch every match on compatible 3G and WiFi-enabled phones, laptops or tablets, including the iPhone^® and iPod touch^®, iPad™, Android™ smartphones and tablets, Windows^® and Mac^® Computers, and select BlackBerry^® devices.

“DISH Network leads the industry with 72 South Asian channels, and we are proud to again bring the Cricket World Cup to our viewers – this year in high definition – and that our broadband-connected, Sling-enabled customers have the ability to watch it live on a variety of mobile devices,” said Chris Kuelling, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network. “In addition, customers without a satellite dish can enjoy the Cricket World Cup through our DISH World IPTV service.”

Now until Feb. 19, customers can order the ICC Cricket World Cup for an early bird price of $129. After Feb. 19, the event will be available for $149. To order, visit www.dishnetwork.com/cricket, call 877-DISH-PPV (347-4778), or for IPTV service visit www.dishworldiptv.com or call 877-474-4788. Commercial customers can order by calling 1-800-454-0843. DISH Network has licensed its Cricket World Cup rights from Willow TV. 

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About DISH Network

DISH Network L.L.C., the U.S. leader in international programming, provides more than 200 ethnic channels in 29 languages – more than any other pay-TV provider. To learn more about DISH Network’s South Asian programming, visit www.dishnetwork.com/international.