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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Bombardier Inc. T.BBD.A

Alternate Symbol(s):  BDRPF | T.BBD.PR.B | BDRXF | T.BBD.PR.C | T.BBD.PR.D | BOMBF | BDRAF | T.BBD.B | BDRBF

Bombardier Inc. is a Canada-based manufacturer of business aircraft with a global network of service centers. The Company is focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing business jets. The Company has a worldwide fleet of more than 5,000 aircraft in service with a variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments and private individuals. It... see more

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Bombardier Inc. > Diversification
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Post by balmusette on Nov 24, 2021 12:17pm

Diversification

We all know that selling military equipment to Gvts. is very lucrative.

BBD already sells it's Global platform to Sweden and the USA to be equipped for military use.

Where else would BBD excel if ever they want to diversify more ( After the turnaround is completed of course ).

Maybe they could make an incursion in the drones world; and I am pretty sure they could be quite a challenge to the companies already in this business. 

Companies like Boeing make a fortune dealing with defense contracts,maybe BBD could try to take a bite of the money pie, even if it is a small one to begin with.
Comment by Shamhorish on Nov 24, 2021 12:28pm
we did not forget the story,, if you attempt to touch a grain in boeing bread, they will move heaven and earth to destro your project STAY AWAY FROM BOEING OR DOING BUSNIESS WITH BOEING ALL TOGETHER
Comment by balmusette on Nov 24, 2021 12:55pm
Ha Ha, you are right, let's not forget also what happened with the Avro Arrow in the 50's. After some pressure from the USA gvt.  Diefenbaker ordered the project abandonned and the prototypes destroyed because it was too good an aircraft and a direct competitor to the american ones. For this to work, the product would have to be exceptional. All the necessary political dances and ...more  
Comment by Noredneck on Nov 25, 2021 9:51am
Agreed 100% I have only 2 words to say about any kind of deal with Boeing the vampire... FU.
Comment by Shamhorish on Nov 24, 2021 12:35pm
BBD SUPPLY GETS FOR SPECIAL MISSIONS MISSION TYPES Head of State ISR & AEW   Maritime Surveillanc Medevac   Search and Rescue    ...more  
Comment by HopefulJuan on Nov 24, 2021 4:16pm
It was mentioned that BBD did have a drone program at one time although no idea of the status. They would still have the kno how.
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