Business jets expected to drive demand for Bombardier in coming year


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Could Boeing’s Dreamliner snafu be a blessing for the third-largest maker of commercial aircraft? If airlines lose faith and drop their current contracts, Bombardier could see more than a 5 percent increase in booking.
Bombardier Inc., the world’s third- largest maker of commercial aircraft, said it expects to hand over 5.2 percent more planes this year. Adjusted fourth-quarter profit fell 17 percent. Deliveries will probably increase to 245 aircraft this year from last year’s 233, the Montreal-based company said today in a statement. The target comprises 190 busi