Bombardier shares up after deal for 50 jets valued at US$1.7B (Business)

Shares in Bombardier Inc. were up more than 10 per cent in early trading after announcing a firm order for 50 of its Challenger and Global aircraft combined with a services agreement.

The company valued the deal with the unidentified buyer at a total of US$1.7 billion.

Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in 2027.

Bombardier also says the buyer, a first-time Bombardier customer, will hold 70 new aircraft purchase options.

The company says if all the purchase options are exercised, the combined aircraft and service agreements’ value would top US$4 billion.

Bombardier shares were up C$15.27 at C$133.91 in trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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