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Bombardier, a Canadian company, has been a significant player in the aerospace industry, known for producing a wide range of commercial and business aircraft. Here’s a breakdown of some key Bombardier aircraft families and their production numbers:

Commercial Aircraft

1. Bombardier CRJ Series (Canadair Regional Jet): This series includes various models of regional jets.

   • CRJ100/200: The original models, accommodating around 50 passengers.
   • CRJ700/900/1000: Larger variants with improved performance and capacity, seating between 70 and 100 passengers.
   • Production: Over 1,900 units combined across all variants. The production of these aircraft has been significant, making them one of the most popular regional jet families worldwide.

2. Bombardier CSeries (now Airbus A220): Originally developed by Bombardier, the CSeries includes two models, the CS100 and CS300 (now A220-100 and A220-300). These aircraft are designed for the 100-150 seat market.

   • Production: Over 250 units, with ongoing production under Airbus management after they acquired a majority stake in the program.

Business Aircraft

1. Bombardier Learjet: A line of business jets renowned for their performance and luxury.

   • Production: Over 3,000 units since the first Learjet took flight in the 1960s. The series includes various models such as the Learjet 35, Learjet 45, and the more recent Learjet 75.

2. Bombardier Challenger: A family of large business jets, including the Challenger 300/350 and the Challenger 600 series (e.g., 601, 604, 605, 650).

   • Production: Over 1,100 units, known for their spacious cabins and range capabilities.

3. Bombardier Global: This series includes long-range business jets like the Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 7500, and Global 8000.

   • Production: Several hundred units, with the Global 7500 being particularly noteworthy for its long range and advanced technology.

Discontinued and Legacy Aircraft

• Bombardier Q-Series (Dash 8): A line of turboprop regional airliners, which was eventually sold to De Havilland Canada. Production numbers include several hundred units of various models, like the Q100, Q200, Q300, and Q400.
• Bombardier CL-415 (Water Bomber): A specialized amphibious aircraft used for firefighting, with around 95 units produced.

Bombardier has undergone significant restructuring, particularly in the last decade, focusing more on its business jet portfolio and selling off its commercial aircraft programs, such as the CSeries to Airbus and the Q-Series to Longview Aviation Capital (De Havilland Canada).