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Photo from a Celebration of Acceptance for the First Bombardier Q300 Turboprop Airliner by New Zealand's National Airline Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress

TORONTO--July 15, 2005--Bombardier Aerospace (TSX: BBD.MV.A) (TSX: BBD.SV.B) and Air New Zealand today celebrated the acceptance of the first Bombardier Q300 turboprop airliner by New Zealand's national airline. The 50-seat aircraft was one of 17 ordered by Air New Zealand on October 10, 2004. Air New Zealand holds options on an additional 10 Q300 and 13 Bombardier Q400 70-seat aircraft. On the photo, the Maori group, Te Oho Rere, comprised of Air New Zealand and Air Nelson flight attendants, perform traditional songs and dance at the acceptance ceremony. More photos are available at: www.aero.bombardier.com/htmen/F15.jsp.