Bombardier has awarded 18 of its suppliers with the prestigious Diamond certification, recognizing them for their excellence in operational performance standards for 2021, as well as for their commitment to continuous improvement. Bombardier presented the awards for outstanding effort to its Diamond Suppliers during a ceremony in Montréal today.

“Our business partners are key to our continued success, as they help us in delivering the world's best business jets to the market,” said Shauna Gamble, Chief Procurement Officer, Bombardier. “I want to congratulate the 18 winners of our 2021 Diamond Supplier program and for working collaboratively with us and pursuing continuous improvement in light of challenges observed around the world.”

“Through the Bombardier Diamond Supplier program, we establish a common definition of excellence, contributing to building a strong and long-term relationship with our valued suppliers,” said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Operations, Bombardier. “We are particularly proud that eight of the winners are Quebec-based, as we continue to support the local aerospace sector and expand our capabilities.”

Suppliers are recognized across three categories – Production, Indirect goods and services, and Aftermarket. Bombardier Diamond Suppliers have met the operational performance and competitiveness levels needed to qualify in these specific categories for the calendar year 2021. These suppliers are:

Production:

Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation

FACC Operations

Groupe Meloche

Placeteco

Plastiques Flexibülb

Sealth Aero Marine

ShinMaywa Industries, Aircraft Division

Techno Aerospace

Indirect goods and services:

AAA-Canada

Accenture

Avis Budget Group

Axiscades Technology Canada

Kuehne + Nagel

MSB, Ressources Globales Aero

NTT DATA Inc.

Tech Mahindra Limited

Aftermarket:

Peerless Aerospace Fastener Corporation

Rolls-Royce Business Aviation, Customers and Services Division