Bombardier's Board of Directors authorized marketing the aircraft on 15 March 2005, seeking firm commitments from potential customers, suppliers and government partners prior to program launch.
O consello de administración de Bombardier autorizou a comercialización do avión o 15 de marzo de 2005, buscando compromisos firmes de clientes potenciais, subministradores e socios gobernamentais para o lanzamento do programa.