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  • Bombardier Elevates In-Flight Connectivity with New Smart Router for Challenger and Global Aircraft

    Smart Router

    • Bombardier introduces a high-performance connectivity device by launching Smart Router, a powerful solution for today’s connected aviation
    • The Smart Router will allow Bombardier customers to stay connected, with around-the-clock support and security at the core of the design, elevating the experience of customers and operators on the ground and in the air
    • The Smart Router will be available as baseline equipment for the entire portfolio of in-production Challenger aircraft and Global aircraft by 2026
    • Customers can now book appointments to install Smart Router at Bombardier Service Centres worldwide

    MONTRÉAL, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier announced today the launch of its Smart Router, a high-performance connectivity solution designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s business jet travelers. Created in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, Bombardier’s preferred service provider for connectivity services, the Bombardier Smart Router is a cutting-edge routing device engineered to deliver seamless onboard connectivity. It features advanced network switching and multi-path routing capabilities, ensuring stable and uninterrupted service as the aircraft transitions between networks.

    Designed with innovation in mind, the Bombardier Smart Router incorporates the latest technologies such as Wi-Fi 6, 5G cellular capability, modern security features, and built-in redundancies like Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP). Additionally, it delivers accelerated, real-time troubleshooting through remote support and fault isolation, ensuring rapid issue identification and resolution to maximize operational efficiency and responsiveness for every customer.

    “Bombardier thrives on giving its customers the confidence to fly worldwide in comfort and style – with reliable, high-performance connectivity built for today’s customer needs for added convenience”, said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Bombardier Aftermarket Services & Strategy. “The introduction of the Bombardier Smart Router in our fleet demonstrates our care towards our customers, by providing them a seamless and elevated cabin experience at every turn.”

    “Innovation is in Bombardier’s DNA, and the new Smart Router as a baseline device is another representation of a key product improvement “, said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Aircraft Sales at Bombardier. “Designed with security at the core and to elevate our support with real-time troubleshooting through remote support and fault isolation, the improved cyber protection gives confidence and peace of mind anywhere, any place, at any time.”

    Engineered to prioritize security from the ground up, the Smart Router delivers enterprise-level encryption, advanced firewalls, and robust protection against cyber threats. This upgrade marks a significant advancement over comparable technologies on the market—supporting the high-speed, high-capacity connectivity needs of individuals, businesses, governments, and militaries.

    The Bombardier Smart Router is already being installed as baseline equipment on the Bombardier Challenger 650, Global 5500, and Global 6500 aircraft. It will be offered as baseline equipment across all in-production Challenger and Global aircraft by the end of 2026. Existing operators of select Global and Challenger aircraft can schedule Smart Router installations at Bombardier Service Centres worldwide.

    About Bombardier

    At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

    For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

    Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,100 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

  • Bombardier Defense Announces Order of Two Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions in Australia

    • Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, placed an order for 2 Challenger 650 aircraft.
    • Purchase was confirmed during a signing ceremony at the opening of the Avalon Australian International Airshow in Australia.
    • Through this agreement, Bombardier Defense continues to expand its presence in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
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    AVALON, Australia, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, has acquired two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Australia. The delivery of both aircraft is planned for 2026.

    “This purchase represents a major milestone for Bombardier Defense, increasing our presence in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our aircraft are the platform of choice not only due to their reach, persistence and performance, but also due to the large accessibility of our services and support ecosystem in the country,” says Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Bombardier Defense. “This represents an undeniable advantage and flexibility to operators.”

    “We are excited to integrate the Bombardier Challenger 650 into our fleet, leveraging its exceptional performance and reliability, which will play a crucial role in our future operations. This platform allows us to enhance our surveillance reach and effectiveness, ensuring we stay ahead in the rapidly evolving defense landscape,” says Harrison Langrell, Managing Director of Principle Finance.

    Bombardier’s high-performing Challenger 650 aircraft are appreciated for their outstanding short-field performance and proven reliability in the mid-sized jet category. The aircraft configured for business jet use can achieve an endurance of up to 11 hours, with a dispatch reliability of over 99.9% and an impressive range of 4,000 nm (7,408 km). Challenger 650 aircraft are also considered an ideal choice for ISR missions by flying higher, faster and farther than legacy airborne platforms ensuring the coverage of expansive territories, and offering performance comparable to large maritime patrol aircraft at fractions of their purchase and operating costs. This aircraft offers the right flexibility to complete missions in challenging environments, with an optimal payload capacity for customized mission specific equipment, a strategic advantage for next-generation solution development.

    Bombardier’s Australian footprint has seen a considerable increase over the past few years. The company recently announced a new Line Maintenance Station (LMS) in Perth, bringing the total worldwide LMS presence to 10. The services and support ecosystem in the country began with the opening of the Melbourne Service Center in 2022, allowing the company to better serve the existing fleet in the region. In May of 2024, Bombardier Defense opened its first international office in Adelaide, Australia, to provide an enhanced level of service to its special mission customers in this important Asia-Pacific market.

    On top of providing exceptional platforms, Bombardier Defense has dedicated in-house engineering and support teams available 24/7 worldwide. Bombardier Defense’s teams also have the ability to incorporate modifications tailored to the customers’ needs with complete certification capabilities across the full spectrum of civilian, military and hybrid operations. Bombardier brings decades of experience working with special mission operators and renowned mission systems integrators to adapt its proven platform for critical operations worldwide.

    To promote the expanding presence in the region, members of the Bombardier Defense and Bombardier Customer Services and Support teams are attending the Avalon Airshow and will be present at the Chalet #E22 in Avalon, Australia, until March 30th, 2025.

    About Bombardier

    At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

    For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

    Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,100 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

    For Information

    For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s initiative to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book-and-Claim system visit bombardier.com.