Here is part of the press release, seems you were right on the money Jim.
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040719/airshow_bombardier_2.html
Bombardier says to decide on new jet in early 2005
Bombardier said a year-long feasibility study showed strong interest in a 100- to 150-seat jet and it was talking to potential customers in North America, Europe and Asia.
The new plane would represent the first foray by the Montreal-based company onto the turf of big jet makers Boeing (NYSE:BA - News) and Airbus (Paris:EAD.PA - News). Bombardier hopes it will be at least 15 percent more efficient than similar aircraft.
The company said the market for 100- to 150-seat passenger jets totalled an estimated $250 billion over the next 20 years, or about 13 percent of the overall
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040719/airshow_bombardier_2.html
Bombardier says to decide on new jet in early 2005
Bombardier said a year-long feasibility study showed strong interest in a 100- to 150-seat jet and it was talking to potential customers in North America, Europe and Asia.
The new plane would represent the first foray by the Montreal-based company onto the turf of big jet makers Boeing (NYSE:BA - News) and Airbus (Paris:EAD.PA - News). Bombardier hopes it will be at least 15 percent more efficient than similar aircraft.
The company said the market for 100- to 150-seat passenger jets totalled an estimated $250 billion over the next 20 years, or about 13 percent of the overall