Bombardier provides 2017 earnings forecast, reaffirms 2016 guidance

(Reuters) - Canadian aircraft and train maker Bombardier Inc said on Wednesday growth in the rail business and the ramp up of the C Series aircraft program should help boost full-year consolidated revenue in 2017 by a low single digit percentage. "The strong momentum achieved in 2016 will continue into 2017," said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive.