Bombardier Aerospace (Canada)
Last update: 07/30/2007

Company Overview

Bombardier Aerospace is the third largest civil aircraft manufacturer in the world and a leading supplier of business, regional and amphibious aircraft, with fiscal year 2005 aerospace revenues totaling US$8.1 billion. Bombardier Regional Aircraft leads the 50, 70, and 90-passenger regional carrier market.

The Challenge

The rapid pace of change in the airline and business jet markets, and more intense competition means that Bombardier Aerospace must develop innovative aircraft at an even faster rate. To do so,, the company must tightly coordinate the activities of its global product development network that includes internal teams and global development partners.

Dassault Systemes Response

CATIA V5 is the centerpiece of new product definition methods at Bombardier Aerospace in which the 3D model becomes the central source of all product information. ENOVIA VPLM extends the power of CATIA V5, allowing globally dispersed teams to collaborate anytime and anywhere, knowing that each contributor can easily access up-to-date product information. DELMIA improves the efficiency of Bombardier Aerospace's global manufacturing operations.