This 2 step study aims to establish a tolerable dose level and regimen of RAD001 in patients with advanced NCLC not previously treated with systemic therapy. In step 1 of this study, RAD 001 is given in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel and in Step 2 RAD001 is given in combination with carboplatin, paclitaxel and bevacizumab

This is a two-step, open-label, multi-center, dose escalation Phase 1 study in which RAD001 is administered in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel (CP) in Step 1 as well as carboplatin, paclitaxel, and bevacizumab (CPB) in Step 2 in patients with advanced (unresectable or metastatic) NSCLC not treated previously with systemic therapy for advanced disease

Inclusion criteria:

• Age over 18 years
• Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (Stage IIIB/IV)
• Ability to perform normal daily functions

Exclusion criteria:

• Chronic steroid treatment
• Prior treatment with chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
• Prior treatment with mTOR inhibitors
• Active bleeding conditions, skin conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, mouth ulcers, eye conditions, chronic liver or kidney disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, infections or other severe medical conditions
• Known sensitivity to platinum compounds, taxanes or bevacizumab
• Other cancers within the past 5 years
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply