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Farnborough, UK, July 9, 2008 - British Formula One ace, Lewis Hamilton, will be making his first ever appearance at Farnborough International Airshow on Monday 14 July 2008.
Lewis Hamilton, who drives for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team based in Woking, just 20 minutes from Farnborough, has agreed to drop in on his near neighbours at the Airshow and take part in the opening day celebrations for the event, fresh from winning the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, in what will be his only appearance this year at any British Airshow.
As the Bombardier Learjet Brand Ambassador, Lewis Hamilton will be at Farnborough to promote Bombardier's celebration of 2008 as the Year of Learjet – commemorating 45 years since the first flight of a Learjet aircraft. This year also marks the launch of a brand new aircraft: the Learjet 85 business jet.
Speaking about Lewis Hamilton's appearance at Farnborough International Airshow,
Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft, commented:
“Bombardier is delighted to be celebrating the Year of Learjet at the Farnborough International Airshow, with this very special appearance by Lewis Hamilton. As the Learjet Brand Ambassador, he embodies all of the qualities associated with the Learjet brand: speed; agility and performance.”
Kathryn Bellamy, Farnborough International Limited's Head of Communications, added:
“Lewis Hamilton is a great ambassador for business aviation and for Britain. We are in the privileged position of having a world-class British sports star on our doorstep, and we are delighted that Lewis is able to join us for what should be a very special opening day of the 2008 Farnborough International Airshow.”
ENDS
9 July 2008
Farnborough International Limited
The Farnborough International Airshow is organized by Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), a subsidiary company of the UK's aerospace trade association, the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC). FIL is focused on delivering an innovative and cost-effective exhibition, maintaining the standing of the show as a world-class event in a competitive global industry. The next Farnborough International Airshow is 14-20 July 2008.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.
For further information, regarding the Farnborough Airshow please contact:
Kathryn Bellamy, Head of Communications, Farnborough International Limited
ShowCentre, ETPS Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6FD
Telephone: +44 (0)1252 532824
Mobile: +44 (0)7912 770772
Email: kathryn.bellamy@farnborough.com
www.farnborough.com
For further information, regarding the Bombardier Lewis Hamilton event please contact:
Haley Dunne
Media Relations and Communications
Bombardier Business Aircraft
Tel: +1 514 855-7595
Mobile: +1 514 573-7124
Email: haley.dunne@aero.bombardier.com
www.bombardier.com