PARIS: Despite failing to agree a potential tie-up with Airbus, Canadian planemaker Bombardier insists it can make its bet on entering the lucrative medium-range passenger jet market a winner, while also leaving the door open to possible future alliances.

“Bombardier is fully committed to the CSeries and we have the financial resources in place to support the program,” spokeswoman Marianella de la Barrera said regarding the 100- to 150-seat aircraft now nearing certification, shrugging off not being able to sell Airbus a majority stake in the project.

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