Bombardier profit, aircraft deliveries grow

Bombardier Inc reported a stronger fiscal second quarter on Thursday as demand for its aircraft grew and its backlog rose to a record, buoying hopes that the company can ride out a softening market.

The high level of new orders and deliveries for its business aircraft offset declines in regional jets as commercial carriers focused on weathering the impact of economic slowdown on passenger traffic, the Montreal-based maker of aircraft and rail equipment said.

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