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Brossoit was formerly senior vice-president of operations at United Technologies Corp., and Bellemare said he’s already taking charge of the situation.

“He has met with the decision-makers in Toronto and we are going to complete our full analysis and we will come back to them with a recovery plan to make sure that we deliver on our commitments moving forward,” Bellemare said.

Bombardier has blamed the delays on quality issues with parts made at a plant in Mexico. When asked whether the company would consider moving production of those parts to Canada, Bellemare said it was too soon to say.

“The only thing I will tell you is we will do whatever is required to make sure that we deliver what we have committed to deliver to Toronto,” he said.

TTC chairman Josh Colle said Wednesday that it would be a “slap in the face” for Toronto if the federal government decides to give Bombardier financial aid unless it can “straighten out the Toronto order” first.

Bombardier has asked the federal government to invest US$1 billion it its CSeries jetliner program, matching a contribution the Quebec government promised last year.

The company announced its biggest CSeries order yet Thursday, signing a deal to sell Delta Air Lines Inc. 75 aircraft with options for 50 more. Bellemare said the order, while essential to the CSeries’ future, does not change the company’s request for federal funding.

At the company’s annual shareholder meeting, Bellemare thanked the Quebec government for its support, saying the investment reinforces customer trust and “allows us to reach our full potential.”