Bombardier completes acquisition of Global 7500 aircraft wing program

MONTREAL, Feb. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier BBD today confirmed the completion of the previously announced acquisition of the Global 7500 wing program from Triumph Group Inc. TGI.

Pursuant to a lease agreement for Triumph's Red Oak, Texas facility, Bombardier will continue to operate the production line with the employees currently supporting the program.

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