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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 to Provide Six Multi-role Aircraft to Support the Royal Canadian Air Force

    Canada's Multi-role Flight Service with Bombardier's Global 6500 Aircraft. Final livery on the aircraft may be different
    Canada’s Multi-role Flight Service with Bombardier’s Global 6500 Aircraft. Final livery on the aircraft may be different.

    12 December 2025

    • Government of Canada selects made-in-Canada jets to enhance its multi-mission air transport capability including aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security operations
    • Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft are assembled in the Greater Toronto Area, and completed in Greater Montreal. This aircraft leverages Canada’s world-class aerospace supply chain
    • Decision to purchase Bombardier aircraft underscores Canada’s strategic and sovereign capabilities in aerospace and defence 

    Bombardier is proud to announce the Government of Canada has purchased six Global 6500 aircraft to perform worldwide utility flights and support missions such as aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security operations. Representatives from Bombardier and the federal government celebrated this agreement today at Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, where the Global 6500 aircraft is assembled. Interior completion work on these aircraft will be performed in Greater Montreal. 

    This order is valued for Bombardier at approximately $400 million U.S., based on the current list price for the Global 6500 aircraft and the cost of military modifications. 

    The Royal Canadian Air Force, which has operated Bombardier Challenger aircraft since 1983, will benefit from the increased range and capability of the Global 6500 aircraft. Delivery of the first aircraft is expected by summer 2027. 

    “The Global 6500 aircraft is a world-class, made-in-Canada product with the versatility to perform multiple missions, making it the go-to solution for governments around the world,” said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier. “Today, the more than 12,000 Canadians who work at Bombardier can take great pride in knowing that this aircraft will now serve their country.” 

    Friday’s event was attended by the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement. “The award of this contract to purchase the Global 6500 under the Defence Investment Agency is a turning point in how Canada equips its military,” Minister Fuhr said. “By streamlining processes and cutting red tape, the Defence Investment Agency is accelerating the delivery of the versatile capabilities the Royal Canadian Air Force needs. Canada has a world-class aerospace industry, and this investment will harness that strength to create good-paying jobs, drive innovation, and bolster our security.” 

    Also in attendance were the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville, as well as provincial officials and representatives from the Department of National Defence and the Royal Canadian Air Force. 

    The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft, as well as the Global 8000* aircraft, which recently entered service as the world’s fastest business jet, are manufactured at Bombardier’s state-of-the-art Global Aircraft Assembly Centre. This facility, inaugurated in 2024, represents an investment of over $670 million CAD from Bombardier, employs more than 2,000 highly skilled workers, and is a jewel of advanced, high-precision aircraft manufacturing. 

    Bombardier is proud to draw upon Canada’s world class aerospace supply chain. The Global 6500 aircraft benefits from the contribution of more than 60 Canadian suppliers. A PwC report commissioned by Bombardier calculated that the total economic footprint (direct, indirect, and induced impacts) supported in Canada from Bombardier’s Global 6500 manufacturing activities in 2022 was $518.3 million in GDP, 3,747 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, and $309.1 million in labour income. 

    Bombardier has published an Environment Product Declaration for the Global 6500 aircraft, which is a detailed communication of the environmental performance and footprint of the aircraft from a full life-cycle perspective.** Thousands of parts of the aircraft have been analyzed for their environmental impact, offering transparency and benchmarks from which improvements can be made. 

    Bombardier business jets are recognized around the world for their performance and reliability, and are ideal for defense missions including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C), border and maritime patrol, multi-role, head of state transport, medevac, urgent humanitarian assistance and more. The Global 6500 aircraft in particular is the go-to choice for governments around the world looking to modernize their airborne defense capabilities. 

    Bombardier is known for its flexible, collaborative approach, building long-term relationships with governments and militaries, and joining forces with the world’s most advanced mission system providers to provide proven, reliable and advanced defence solutions.  

    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 5,200 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 Receives Firm Order for Two Global 6500 Aircraft from Saab

    • The Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft, a proven platform providing range, speed, reliability and endurance, is an ideal fixed-wing solution for airborne special missions worldwide 
    • The Global 6500 is the aircraft of choice for governments around the world looking to modernize and strengthen their defense capabilities
    Eric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier, and Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, at the Paris Air Show 2025.

    Eric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier, and Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, at the Paris Air Show 2025.

    PARIS, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Defense is proud to announce that longtime partner Saab has placed a firm order for two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft.

    “Through Bombardier Defense, the Global 6500 aircraft is the go-to strategic asset for governments around the world looking to modernize and strengthen their defense capabilities,” said Eric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier. “Bombardier Global aircraft are ideally suited for the most demanding missions, with proven flexibility, reliability, power generation, range and ability to operate at high altitudes.”

    Fixed-wing platforms like Bombardier’s Global 6500 aircraft, which flies faster, longer, and higher than legacy airborne sensor platforms, offer a significant advantage to governments and militaries. With a top speed of Mach 0.90 and a maximum range of 6,600 nautical miles (12,223 km), the Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft achieves faster and farther travel. The steep approach certification and advanced wing design of Global aircraft allow access to more locations than with legacy commercial platforms.

    Leveraging experience derived from a fleet of more than 500 special mission aircraft and an operational track record of over 3 million fleet hours, Bombardier Defense has become the go-to provider of airborne solutions for the most critical missions. The company’s Challenger and Global aircraft families represent the ideal solution for missions including urgent humanitarian assistance, Head of State transportation, Maritime Patrol, Search and Rescue, and more.

    Solutions range from turnkey packages comprising the complete design, building, testing and certification activity, through to specialist engineering support and technical oversight to collaborate on customized services specific to the mission requirements.

    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 Sustainability 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.

  • Bombardier Defense Delivers First Global 6500 Aircraft to the U.S. Army’s HADES Program

    • Bombardier Defense delivered the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft in support of the United States Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program during a ceremony held at Bombardier Group’s U.S. Headquarters in Wichita, Kansas 
    • The Global 6500 is a proven platform providing range, speed, reliability and endurance. It represents the ideal fixed-wing solution for the U.S. Army’s next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, flying higher, faster and farther than legacy airborne sensor platforms 
    • With the ability to deploy in all weather conditions, and the support of Bombardier’s 24/7 worldwide services network, Bombardier’s Global family of aircraft has become the platform of choice for over 10 different mission types
    The Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft delivered to the U.S. Army in support of the HADES program.
    The Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft delivered to the U.S. Army in support of the HADES program.

    Bombardier Defense celebrated the delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army in support of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program. Bolstered by the Global 6500’s high-performance capabilities, the fixed-wing platform will contribute to strengthening the U.S. Army’s aerial deep sensing abilities and marks a significant milestone toward the United States’ goal of modernizing its aerial military intelligence. 

    Joined by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), State of Kansas officials, and U.S. Army leaders, the celebration highlighted the delivery of the first prototype airframe for the next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solution and the beginning of the next stage of the program to integrate systems. 

    “Bombardier Defense is honored to support the U.S. Army with the delivery of the first Global 6500 aircraft, a high-performance platform that possesses the speed, endurance-at-range and altitude capabilities to support deep-sensing for the Army of tomorrow,” said Steve Patrick, Vice President of Bombardier Defense. “This best-in-class jet is the future-proofed solution to provide the U.S. Army with the capabilities needed to face current and future threats.” 

    “We are proud of the partnership with Bombardier Defense and the mission-focused professionals in the State of Kansas. We remain excited about the opportunities we can unlock by pairing the performance, versatility and reliability of the Global 6500 with modern payloads aligned to priority intelligence requirements. HADES is the centerpiece of the Army’s collection strategy, and the Global 6500 is the system that brings that strategy to life. This aircraft gives us the range, payload capacity, speed and endurance to deliver timely, relevant and responsive capabilities for the full spectrum of Army and Joint collection requirements.” – Andrew Evans, Director, HQDA G-2 ISR Task Force 

    “The partnership between Bombardier, the U.S. Army and the Wichita workforce has produced a next-generation aircraft equipped to meet the demands of warfare in a new era of technology,” said U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS). “The HADES aircraft has the tools needed to deter threats, conduct surveillance and help keep our country safe. This is the start of a new chapter in the aviation capabilities of our military and continues Kansas’ legacy of defense manufacturing.” 

    Fixed-wing platforms like Bombardier’s Global 6500 aircraft, which flies faster, longer, and higher than legacy airborne sensor platforms, offer a significant advantage toward enhancing performance of aerial ISR missions. The Global 6500 provides several advantages for military entities, such as reliability, operational reach, and expanded operating areas. With a maximum endurance of up to 18 hours, and up to 750 flight hours between maintenance intervals, and part of the Global family that has an impressive 99.83% dispatch reliability, the Global 6500 aircraft is an ideal choice to accomplish operational objectives such as deep sensing.    

    Bombardier Defense has dedicated in-house engineering and support teams available 24/7 worldwide with the ability to incorporate modifications tailored to the customer’s need 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.    

    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 approximately 5,000 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.     

  • Final De Havilland Dash 8-400 Departs from Toronto Downsview

    17 June 2022 at Toronto Downsview YZD ~ F. K. (Ted) Larkin

    F. K. (Ted) Larkin © 2022 Copyright
    F. K. (Ted) Larkin © 2022 Copyright
    F. K. (Ted) Larkin © 2022 Copyright
    F. K. (Ted) Larkin © 2022 Copyright
    F. K. (Ted) Larkin © 2022 Copyright

    Impressed by the sight of the 10 iconic De Havilland aircraft departing Downsview on Saturday June 11, some of us knew that one De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) airframe remained at the airport.

    Today (Friday June 17), it departed for Calgary via Winnipeg. The aircraft was the prototype Dash 8-400 (C-FJJA, serial number 4001) that first flew on January 31, 1998. 632 additional examples were produced before the line was shut down.

    With its departure, not one DHC aircraft exists at that storied airfield.

    Just before the Dash 8-400 departed, a new Bombardier Global 6500 returned from a test flight.
    At least there will still be Globals operating at YZD for another year before that production facility is transferred to Toronto Pearson.

    2022 Album

  • Bombardier Delivers Fifth Global Business Jet for Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Surveillance Solution

    • Global aircraft, with their high-altitude performance and long endurance, are the chosen platform for Swedish defense supplier’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control solution
    • Bombardier Specialized Aircraft provides an array of flexible, trusted solutions to integrators, governments and agencies around the world

    MONTRÉAL, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is proud to announce the recent arrival of a fifth Global business jet at Swedish defense supplier Saab’s Linköping, Sweden, location, ready for conversion into Saab’s Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye. The aircraft was delivered to Saab from Bombardier’s Toronto manufacturing site and underwent interior completions work at Flying Colours Corp. in Peterborough, Ontario, prior to arriving in Sweden.

    Bombardier Global aircraft arrrives in Sweden.

    “Bombardier Global aircraft are ideally suited for conversion into specialized assets, and we are recognized around the world for our collaborative, flexible approach and unparalleled expertise,” said Steve Patrick, Vice President, Specialized Aircraft, Bombardier. “Our Global 6000 aircraft and increasingly its successor, our Global 6500 aircraft, are known as the go-to platforms for high-altitude, long-endurance missions that require significant payload capability with ample available power, hosted on a reliable platform featuring advanced avionics and systems technology. Bombardier’s signature smooth flight technology provides a comfortable environment for operators and highly stable platform for sensors.”

    “Saab partners with industry leaders, which is why we chose Bombardier’s Global 6000 aircraft as the platform for our advanced Airborne Early Warning and Control solution. We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration with Bombardier and Canadian industry,” says Carl-Johan Bergholm, Senior Vice President and head of Saab business area Surveillance.

    Saab is a leading global defence and security company and has been a trusted partner of the Canadian military for more than 30 years.

    The company’s GlobalEye aircraft completed its maiden flight in early 2018 and three have been delivered from Saab to the customer.

    Bombardier Global business jets are a shining example of Canadian aerospace innovation, with ultra-long range, spacious cabins and class-leading maintenance intervals and reliability. Global aircraft are ideally suited to a range of specialized missions, from securing airspace, borders and infrastructure to head-of-state transport and humanitarian assistance including long-range medical evacuations.

    Fellow Canadian company Flying Colours Corp. supports Saab through the introduction of a practical, functional interior for the mission system operators. 

    “Designing a special mission interior necessitates an intelligent approach, ingenuity and imagination,” said Sean Gillespie, Executive VP for Flying Colours Corp. “Our work with Saab showcases the high levels of technical expertise delivered by our experience, knowledge and the exceptional talent within our team.” 

    Bombardier Specialized Aircraft offers flexible solutions for customers around the world, with conversion options ranging from turnkey packages comprising the complete design, building, testing and certification activity, through to specialized engineering support and technical oversight of customer-specific projects, including modifications to external shapes such as antennae, sensors and radars. Bombardier has designated its Wichita, Kansas, facility as the Centre of Excellence for Specialized Aircraft, with the experience and expertise to carry out complex modifications on site.

    More than 550 Bombardier Global, Challenger and Learjet business aircraft are currently performing specialized missions worldwide.

    About Bombardier
    Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

    Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Bombardier is present in more than 12 countries including its production/engineering sites and its customer support network. The Corporation supports a worldwide fleet of more than 4,900 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments and private individuals.

  • Bombardier Aviation Takes the Show to Customers with Innovative Virtual Event

    • Four-day event offers guided online visits insider Bombardier’s
    • industry-leading Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets
    • Bombardier also debuts Virtual Showroom for convenient, interactive access to aircraft

    MONTREAL, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is pleased to be hosting its first virtual customer event, beginning this morning and continuing through Thursday, October 8. Over the next four days, Bombardier’s knowledgeable experts will guide customers through personalized visits of the industry’s best business jets.

    “There’s a strong interest in Bombardier aircraft as more and more people explore their business travel options,” said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, New Aircraft, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “We created this virtual event in order to connect with customers, and to offer convenient and personalized access to our stunning aircraft and our expert team.”

    Bombardier is hosting individual online visits, by appointment, inside the Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft, the Challenger 350 aircraft, the Global 6500 aircraft and the industry flagship Global 7500 aircraft. Members of the public are also invited to visit a different aircraft on each day of the show – details on how to participate will be shared on Bombardier’s Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts.

    This initiative is but one example of Bombardier finding new ways to connect with customers at a time when the advantages of business travel are clearer than ever. During this four-day online event, Bombardier is debuting its all-new Virtual Showroom, allowing users to interact with its industry-leading fleet of business jets, from light to mid-size to large-cabin aircraft. The Virtual Showroom invites visitors on a self-guided tour of Bombardier’s fleet, where they can choose which aircraft to visit and explore their unparalleled cabins.

    This digital innovation complements other interactive tools on Bombardier’s Business Aircraft website, including the recently launched Needs Assessment Tool, which matches users with their ideal aircraft, and the popular Aircraft Configurator, where visitors can design their own cabin interiors.

    As travellers seek safe and convenient ways to fly, Bombardier’s broad portfolio of business jets offers the ultimate peace of mind. The Learjet, Challenger and Global business jet platforms are designed around passenger wellness and renowned for their range, spaciousness, air quality and smooth ride.

    Once customers take delivery of their aircraft, Bombardier’s award-winning Customer Experience team is there to support them with a 24/7 response centre, a worldwide network of service centres, and mobile crews on standby to deploy parts and expertise.

  • Skyservice Business Aviation Receives Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from Transport Canada for its Installation of Aviation Clean Air Purification Systems on Bombardier Challenger 300/350 and Global 5000/5500/6000/6500 Aircraft

    Aviation Clean Air (ACA) inflight purification improves air quality and eliminates dangerous pathogens like COVID-19 on surfaces and in the air, providing improved health & safety measures for passengers. 

    MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 10, 2020 /CNW/ – Canada’s leader in business aviation, Skyservice Business Aviation, today announces that its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Division has recently received the supplemental type certificate (STC) from Transport Canada for the installation of ACA’s purification system inside Bombardier’s Challenger 300/350 and Global 5000/5500/6000/6500 Aircraft. ACA’s innovative airborne and surface purification solutions improve air quality throughout the aircraft, eliminating pathogens like COVID-19, removing allergens and destroying unpleasant odors without the use of harmful chemicals.  The certification is confirmation that Skyservice continues to deliver best-in-class solutions to business aircraft owners.

    “Taking a team approach, we worked collaboratively with ACA to develop a successful, high-quality, installation design that was approved by Transport Canada,” noted Paul Weeks, VP of Maintenance at Skyservice.  “Working with Transport Canada and our expertise in Bombardier business aircraft resulted in a successful approval for the products installation, and ultimately brings one of the best clean air purification and decontamination products into Canada,” Weeks added.

    ACA’s airborne ionization product takes approximately 2-5 days to install and costs range based on the number of units needed per size of aircraft.  The components are easy to install and have minimal maintenance requirements making it popular for aircraft of all sizes.

    “Skyservice is thrilled to add this STC to install ACA purification and sanitization solutions on two of the world’s leading aircraft lines,” commented  Emlyn David, Skyservice President and CEO. “We are proud to be part of this commitment to innovation which we believe helps to address the health and safety concerns aircraft owners are voicing when considering to fly.”

    More information on Skyservice’s ACA air purification solutions is available at https://skyservice.com/business-aircraft-maintenance/.

  • Bombardier Celebrates Delivery of First Global 6500 Aircraft to HK Bellawings Jet Limited of Hong Kong

    December 23, 2019 Montréal Aviation,  Press Release

    Bombardier delivers its first Global 6500 aircraft to
    HK Bellawings Jet Limited

    • HK Bellawings operator to induct the Global 6500 business jet into their stellar portfolio of Bombardier products
    • HK Bellawings Jet Limited will become operator managing China’s largest fleet of Global 6500 and Global 7500 aircraft
    • Global 6500 aircraft are ideally suited for operations in Asia, offering global reach to key cities around the world and an elevated flight experience with Bombardier’s signature smooth ride technology

    Montreal, December 23, 2019 – Bombardier celebrated the delivery of its first Global 6500 aircraft to Hong Kong aircraft management company HK Bellawings Jet Limited. This news follows the Global 6500 jet’s recent entry-into-service on September 24, 2019, and its public debut at the National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas in October.

    “The Global 6500 aircraft is the aircraft of choice for thriving business jet management companies such as HK Bellawings,” said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Aviation. “This industry-leading aircraft offers the largest cabin, the longest range and the smoothest ride in its class. With a refined interior, and the total performance synonymous with Global business jets, the Global 6500 aircraft is perfectly suited to meet the needs of the most discerning travelers in the region.”

    “We are thrilled to induct the Global 6500 aircraft into our fleet and to commence our operations with one of the world’s leading business jets,” said Mr. YJ Zhang, President, HK Bellawings. “With its stunning cabin and thoughtful design, we are confident the Global 6500 aircraft will provide an exceptional flight experience to our customers.”

    Boasting the widest cabin in its class and high-end craftsmanship, the Global 6500 jet provides passengers with the ultimate comfort for productive and enjoyable flights. The aircraft blends innovation and design seamlessly, and offers exclusive features such as Bombardier’s patented Nuage seat for optimal ergonomic comfort, as well as the Nuage chaise, a versatile seating option that converts from a lounge chair to a flat surface for sleeping or banquet-style dining. 

    Equipped with the purpose-built Rolls Royce Pearl engines and a redesigned wing to provide the smoothest ride, the Global 6500 jet offers a class-leading range of 6,600 nautical miles, connecting Hong Kong, Beijing or Shanghai to major destinations such as London, Milan or San Francisco. The brand-new Rolls-Royce Pearl engines’ next-generation design also make the Global 6500 aircraft a cleaner and more efficient business jet, delivering industry-leading ultra-low emission levels for a reduced environmental footprint.

    Established in 2014, HK Bellawings Jet Limited is a distinguished business jet management company dedicated to providing a diverse array of professional, highly efficient and comprehensive business aviation services and solutions, which include business jet management, aircraft maintenance, travel concierge service, aircraft acquisition service, and business aviation consultancy. They operate a fleet of Challenger and Global business aircraft.

  • Bombardier’s Performance-leading Global 5500 and Global 6500 Jets Awarded FAA Certification

    December 23, 2019 Montréal Aviation,  Business Aircraft,  Press Release

    • First Global 6500 aircraft entered into service in September and made its celebrated worldwide debut in October at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas
    • The Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets received Transport Canada, EASA and now FAA certifications on time and as scheduled
    • The Global 5500 jet boasts an increased range of 5,900 NM, 700 NM more at Mach 0.85 than its closest and smaller competitor
    • The Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft have the smoothest ride, the largest cabins and the longest range in their class

    Bombardier announced today that its two latest additions to the Global family, the Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets, have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, achieving another important milestone following its successful entry-into-service in September and its impressive worldwide debut at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

    “This latest milestone is terrific news and starts a new chapter in our Global family story,” said Michel Ouellette, Senior Vice President, Program Management and Engineering, Bombardier Aviation. “With the largest cabin in their respective classes, breakthrough design attributes and unique expressions of comfort, control, and the smoothest ride, the Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft have a strong future and will earn the appreciation of executives, pilots and operators around the world.”

    The aircraft went through a rigorous flight testing program and obtained Transport Canada and EASA certifications within a few weeks of each other. The Pearl 15 engine was custom-designed with innovative technology – including enhanced aerodynamics, blade cooling and advanced engine health monitoring systems – to power the Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft. With the purpose-built engines, advanced wing design and built-in systems redundancy and robustness for which Bombardier Global aircraft are renowned, the aircraft offer superior safety and a smooth ride for passengers.

    Equipped with the revolutionary Bombardier Vision Flight Deck, the industry’s leading cockpit featuring the latest technology with advanced, workload-reducing automations, the aircraft offer a comprehensive avionics suite with ergonomics and aesthetics that provide pilots with outstanding comfort and control.

    The redesigned cabins aboard these aircraft are stunning as Global cabins are renowned to be, with exclusive features that are as innovative as they are luxurious. The Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft offer the patented Nuage seat, the first new seating architecture in business aviation in more than 30 years. The aircraft also feature the innovative Nuage chaise, business aviation’s first and only available lounge chair that converts into a flat surface for sleeping or banquet-style dining around the conference grouping table. Within the fluid lines of its exceptionally crafted architecture is a marvel of furniture engineering, meticulously designed to maximize comfort in flight.

    These new aircraft build on the success of the Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft by offering 700 and 600 nautical miles of additional range, respectively, coupled with an up to 13-per-cent fuel burn advantage, contributing to highly favorable operating costs versus smaller competing aircraft with less range. In addition, the Global 5500 aircraft flies 200 nautical miles farther than planned. With 700 nautical miles more at Mach 0.85 than its closest and smaller competitor, the Global 5500 aircraft can fly nonstop from Western Europe to the West Coast of the United States*, connecting more destinations and providing Bombardier’s signature smooth ride for exceptional passenger comfort.