The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that Bombardier says demand for its private jets is holding strong as the Canadian plane maker promised a big year-end for deliveries. The Globe's Nicolas Van Praet quotes chief financial officer Bart Demosky telling analysts on a Thursday third-quarter earnings call that Bombardier is weighing acquisitions to bolster both its service and defence businesses. "It's a very busy and strong market right now for new order activity," Mr. Demosky said. Forty per cent of the company's total deliveries for the year will come in the fourth quarter, including several large-cabin and defence aircraft, which typically command higher prices. Bombardier reported revenue of $2.3-billion for the three months ended Sept. 30, an 11-per-cent increase over the same quarter in 2024 (all figures U.S.). The company shipped out a handful more Global and Challenger aircraft as compared with last year and generated more sales from repair and service work. It maintained its financial forecast for the full year. Net income from continuing operations came in at $85-million or 77 per share in Q3, while free cash flow generation improved to $152-million. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.21.