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Bombardier becomes official partner of CF Montréal

MONTREAL - CF Montréal announced on Wednesday a partnership with Bombardier, Quebec’s flagship aerospace company, recognized worldwide for its business aircraft, customer service and talented employees.

This collaboration aligns perfectly with the Club's partnership strategy, as Bombardier reinforces its commitment to the community.

As an official partner, Bombardier is committed to enhancing the experience of CF Montréal fans at Stade Saputo. This collaboration also embodies the association of two emblematic Montreal organizations, uniting a passion for sport and innovation.

“We are delighted to welcome Bombardier to the CF Montréal family,” said CF Montréal President and CEO Gabriel Gervais. “Bombardier is a world leader in the aerospace industry and an organization synonymous with our shared values of excellence and development. It is a major local company that, like CF Montréal, has a rich history and knows how to nurture and leverage its homegrown talent to shine globally.”

"The association between Bombardier and CF Montréal represents an eloquent cultural alliance," said Ève Laurier, Vice President, Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, Bombardier. "Like the Club, our heritage is firmly rooted in the metropolis, and we proudly promote it on the international stage. We value the remarkable bond the players have with our community and the inspiration they bring. This partnership highlights the authenticity that sets Bombardier and CF Montréal apart."  

About Bombardier 

Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) and its subsidiaries (Bombardier Group), is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of more than 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.    

Bombardier is headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, and through the Bombardier Group, operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Bombardier Group’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.  For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on X @Bombardier.     

About CF Montréal  

Founded in 1992 and having completed its first season in 1993, CF Montréal is a professional soccer club playing in MLS since 2012. It has won the Canadian Championship five times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2021) and reached the final of the Concacaf Champions League in 2015, as well as the quarter-finals in 2009 and 2022. CF Montréal plays its home games at Stade Saputo, a soccer-specific stadium with a capacity of 19,619.

In 2010, the organization established the CF Montréal Academy, a soccer training centre with over 100 players. CF Montréal was the first professional club in North America to offer a sports-study program. The Club's development structure also includes U13 and U14 Pre-Academy teams. The Club's network of Partner Clubs (CIP) and regional programs also enable the Club to reach nearly 1,000 additional U8 to U12 players. The women's program was introduced to the Club's Academy on May 31, 2023.

Through the Montreal Impact Foundation, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, CF Montréal is deeply involved in the community. Its mission is to organize and support activities to improve the quality of life of children and families from underserved communities. In particular, it provides sports facilities to promote physical activity and social integration.