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   2013
May 20, 2013 — Geneva, Switzerland
Bombardier Launches Challenger 350 Jet
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the addition of the new Challenger 350 aircraft. The Challenger 350 jet was launched, with worldwide leader in private aviation NetJets® as the worldwide launch partner, at a special event at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. more »
May 10, 2013 — Montréal
Learjet 75 Aircraft Set for World Debut at EBACE 2013
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that just one year after launching the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft, it is returning to this year's edition of EBACE with the first production Learjet 75 jet. Alongside the debutante will be three additional class-leading jets. The Challenger 300, Challenger 605 and Global 6000 aircraft will all be on display from May 21 – May 23, 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland at the 13th European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition. more »
April 9, 2013 — Montréal
Learjet 75 Aircraft Cabin Mock-Up to Make Mexican Debut
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the cabin mock-up of the new Learjet 75 aircraft will make its Mexican debut in Toluca, Mexico from April 18-27, 2013. more »
April 8, 2013 — Montréal
Bombardier to Showcase its Widebody Jets at ABACE 2013
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will showcase two of its class-defining business aircraft at this year's Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) show at Shanghai's Hongqiao airport in China from April 16-18, 2013. On display will be two jets, the Challenger 605 and Global 6000 aircraft. more »
April 8, 2013 — Montréal
Bombardier Safety Standdown Asia Returns to ABACE
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Safety Standdown Asia will return to Shanghai, China for its third edition, in conjunction with the annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE). The highly acclaimed seminar will take place on April 15, 2013 at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao. more »
March 28, 2013 — Montréal
Bombardier to Extend Warranty on Challenger 605 Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will be extending the warranty of its Challenger 605 aircraft. Specifically, the basic warranty of its Challenger 605 business aircraft will be enhanced from the current three years or 3,000 hours to five years or 5,000 hours*. more »
February 28, 2013 — Montréal
CDB Leasing Confirmed as Previously Unidentified Global 6000 Jet Buyer
Bombardier Aerospace today confirmed that CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. ("CDB Leasing"), a subsidiary of China Development Bank ("CDB"), is the ultimate beneficial owner of the entity previously unidentified as the customer who placed an order for five Global 6000 jets on December 21, 2012. The firm order is valued at approximately $293 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
February 20, 2013 — Montréal
Bombardier to Showcase Global 6000 Jet at Abu Dhabi Air Expo
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will display a Global 6000 jet at this year's Abu Dhabi Air Expo, which will be held at Al Bateen Airport, Abu Dhabi's dedicated business aviation airport, from March 5 to March 7, 2013. more »
January 23, 2013 — Montréal
Bombardier to showcase two class-leading jets at Aero India
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will showcase two of its class-defining jets at this year's Aero India airshow in Bangalore, India from February 6 to February 11, 2013. On display will be the Challenger 605 and Global 6000 business jets. more »
January 22, 2013 — Montréal
Global 6000 jet obtains Brazilian certification
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received full certification for its Global 6000 jet from the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil in Brazil. more »
   2012
December 27, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Aerospace Secures Orders for Six Learjet 75 Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of six Learjet 75 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $81 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
December 21, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Secures Orders for Five Global Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of five Global 6000 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $293 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
November 29, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Delivers NetJets®' First Global Jet
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it delivered NetJets®' first Signature Series Global 6000 jet at a special ceremony in Montréal at Bombardier's Global Completion Centre, the first jet is now on its way to entering service. more »
November 28, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Means Business at MEBA 2012
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will showcase two of its class-defining business jets at this year's Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show at Dubai's Al Maktoum airport from December 11 to December 13, 2012. On display will be three jets, the Challenger 605, Challenger 850 and Global 5000 jets. more »
November 27, 2012 — Montréal
VistaJet Thinks Global with $7.8 Billion Bombardier Business Aircraft Order
Bombardier announced today the largest business aircraft sale in its history. VistaJet, a world-leading luxury aviation company and exclusive operator of Bombardier business aircraft, has signed a deal for up to 142 Global business jets which includes firm orders for 56 Global jets and options for a further 86 Global jets at a 2012 U.S. list price value of more than $7.8 billion if all options are exercised. The value of the firm order is approximately $3.1 billion at 2012 list prices. more »
November 19, 2012 — Montréal
Learjet 85 Jet Gets its Wings
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the first wing shipment for its Learjet 85 jet has arrived at the Wichita assembly line and is now in the process of being readied for mating to the fuselage of Flight Test Vehicle one (FTV1). more »
November 10, 2012 — Wichita
Bombardier Learjet Employees Accept Labor Agreement
Bombardier Learjet announced today that its unionized employees in Wichita, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), have voted to accept a proposed contract agreement, ending a strike action that began on October 8, 2012. Employees may return to work as early as November 12, 2012. more »
October 31, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier's 200th Challenger 605 Jet Enters Service
Bombardier's Challenger program has reached a significant milestone with the entry-into-service of the 200th Challenger 605 business jet. The aircraft was handed over to its new owner (who wishes to remain anonymous) during a special ceremony at the Challenger facility in Dorval, Québec, in October 2012, with hundreds of proud employees in attendance. more »
October 28, 2012 — Orlando
NetJets®' First Bombardier Global 6000 Jet Unveiled at NBAA 2012
Bombardier and NetJets®, today introduced NetJets' first Global 6000 jet at a special unveiling event at Orlando Executive Airport. The aircraft will be featured as part of the static display for NBAA 2012 before being officially handed over to NetJets in the fourth quarter of 2012. more »
October 17, 2012 — Montreal
Learjet 75 Aircraft and Global 6000 Jet Take Centre Stage with NBAA 2012 Debut
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its class-defining
Learjet 75 aircraft and Global 6000 ultra long-range jet will make their National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) debuts at this year's 65th annual conference and exhibition in Orlando, Florida, from October 30 to November 1, 2012. more »
October 11, 2012 — Wichita
Outstanding Aviator Troy Smith Wins First Eugene Cernan Safety Award
Bombardier Aerospace today announced the winner of its first Safety Standdown Eugene Cernan Safety Award. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Aviation Department Supervisory Special Agent Troy Smith was presented the award at the close of the 16th edition of Safety Standdown USA in Wichita, Kansas, capping a successful year that has seen its knowledge-based training delivered to more than 700 aviation professionals at seminars held in Shanghai, China, São Paulo, Brazil and Wichita, Kansas. more »
October 9, 2012 — Montréal
Mexico Added to Global 6000 Jet World Tour
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that as part of its world tour the Global 6000 aircraft is scheduled to make stops at various major cities in Mexico from October 17 to 20. more »
October 6, 2012 — Wichita
Bombardier Learjet Employees Reject Contract Offer
Bombardier Learjet today announced that following an official vote on Saturday, October 6, 2012, Wichita employees belonging to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) union have rejected a proposed labour agreement and have voted in favour of a work disruption. more »
October 3, 2012 — Wichita
Learjet 45 XR Aircraft First Jet to Land at New Business Airport
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its Learjet 45 XR aircraft was officially the first jet to land at the newly dedicated Rooks County Regional Airport on September 29. Governor Sam Brownback was on hand to inaugurate the new airport which was built to accommodate business jet travelers. more »
October 2, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Global Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received firm orders for a total of six Global 6000 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $350 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
September 28, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Secures Orders for Five Global Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of five Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and one Global 8000 aircraft. The customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time. The transaction is valued at approximately $300 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
September 28, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Secures Orders for Eight Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of eight Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and four Global 8000 aircraft. The customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time. The transaction is valued at approximately $500 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
September 14, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2012
Bombardier Aerospace will be a key business aviation participant at the 2012 edition of Africa Aerospace and Defence at South Africa's Waterkloof Air Force Base in Centurion. On display will be three of its inimitable business jets — the Learjet 45 XR, Challenger 300, and Global 6000 aircraft. more »
September 13, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Showcases Class-Leading Jets at Jet Expo 2012
Bombardier Aerospace will be showcasing four of its business jets at the seventh annual Russian International Aviation Exhibition, Jet Expo 2012, in Moscow, Russia, from September 27 to September 29, 2012. more »
September 06, 2012 — Montréal
Global 6000 Jet World Tour Continues in Africa
Bombardier's Global 6000 jet, featuring the Bombardier Vision flight deck, is set to make its African debut when it kicks off that continent's portion of its world tour in September, with a 16-city showcase across a total of 12 countries. It is also set to appear on the static display at South Africa's Africa Aerospace and Defence on September 19, 2012. more »
September 05, 2012 — Montréal
First Learjet 75 Production Aircraft Lights Up with Power On
Bombardier Aerospace's Learjet 75 jet continues to achieve its development milestones with the first powering up of the aircraft's electrical systems on the Wichita production line. Aircraft power, including to the new Bombardier Vision flight deck, was switched on during the week of August 21, 2012 as the aircraft progresses towards its 2013 entry-into-service. more »
September 05, 2012 — Wichita
Bombardier Introduces New Safety Award at its 16th Annual Safety Standdown
Bombardier announced today that it will reveal the recipient of its first annual Eugene Cernan Safety Award at this year's Safety Standdown U.S.A. Registration for the 16th edition of the annual event, featuring workshops and general sessions on current aviation safety topics, is now open. Safety Standdown 2012 will be held from October 8 to 11, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita, Kansas. A complete schedule of events and registration information is available at Safetystanddown.com. more »
August 30, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Aerospace Touches Down at AIREX 2012
Bombardier Aerospace, the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer, will present three of its business jets at the ninth annual International Civil Aviation and Airports Exhibition, AIREX 2012, in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 6-9, 2012. The company will also showcase its innovative commercial aircraft products at its booth in Exhibit Hall 1. more »
August 06, 2012 — Montréal
Vision Flight Deck Takes Centre Stage at LABACE 2012
Bombardier, the world's leading business aircraft manufacturer, will showcase its Vision Flight Deck cockpit at the ninth Latin American Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (LABACE) at Congonhas airport in São Paulo, Brazil from August 15-17, 2012. Joining the debuting Global 6000 jet, Bombardier will present a Challenger 300, a Learjet 45 XR and a Learjet 60 XR aircraft on static display. more »
July 27, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Delivers a Global 5000 Jet to Jana Aviation
Bombardier today announced the delivery of a Global 5000 jet to Jana Aviation. The aircraft will be managed by Executive Aircraft Services and based in Beirut, Lebanon. more »
July 24, 2012 — Montréal
Global 6000 Jet Continues its World Tour with China Showcase
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the Global 6000 jet featuring the Vision Flight Deck will premiere in Shanghai for the Chinese chapter of its world tour, with a four day visit including stops in Beijing, Hong Kong and Chengdu from July 28 - July 31, 2012. more »
July 23, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Committed to Continuing Safety Education in Latin America with Bigger and Better Safety Standdown
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that an expanded Safety Standdown Latin America will return to Brazil in conjunction with the ninth annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE). The highly acclaimed two-day seminar will take place August 13-14, at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo Hotel. more »
July 11, 2012 — Farnborough, United Kingdom
New Bombardier Learjet Aircraft on Track to Enter Service in 2013
Bombardier announced today that it is on track with its three new Learjet business aircraft as it shared further details of its ongoing development programs. more »
July 04, 2012 — Montréal
Globetrotting Global 6000 Jets into India for Demo Tour
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its Global 6000 jet world tour has reached India as the aircraft with its new Vision Flight Deck made its South Asia debut. The aircraft landed in Delhi on July 1 and will continue to tour across the country until July 7, 2012. more »
July 03, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Business Aircraft Appoints New Sales Director for Brazil
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has appointed Fernando Lacerda Da Silva as Sales Director of New Aircraft responsible for Brazil. more »
June 30, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Nets Global Business Aircraft Order
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received firm orders for a total of eight Global business aircraft from an undisclosed customer. The orders consist of three Global 6000 and five Global 8000 jets. The transaction is valued at approximately $507 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
June 13, 2012 — Montréal
London Air Services Orders Five Learjet 75 Aircraft
Business aviation leader Bombardier today announced that London Air Services (LAS) has placed firm orders for five Learjet 75 aircraft, valued at approximately $65 million U.S., based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. LAS is the first Canadian operator to place a firm order for the new light jet. more »
June 11, 2012 — Montréal
NetJets Orders Up to 275 Bombardier Challenger Business Jets
Today, just over one year after the largest business aircraft sale in its history, Bombardier Aerospace surpassed that record, announcing a firm order from NetJets Inc. for 100 Challenger business jets with options for an additional 175 aircraft. more »
June 7, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier to Feature Two High Performance Business Jets at CBAA
Leading business jet manufacturer Bombardier will showcase its Challenger 300 and Global 5000 jets at the upcoming Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) Convention, Trade Show and Static Display in Toronto, Ontario, on June 13 & 14, 2012. more »
May 14, 2012 — Geneva
New Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 Aircraft Set to Revolutionize the Light Jet Segment
Bombardier Aerospace, leading business aircraft manufacturer, today redefined the light jet landscape by launching the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. more »
May 11, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft Production in Full Swing
Bombardier Aerospace today shared significant progress details on its all new Learjet 85 aircraft highlighting flight test aircraft production and program test milestones. more »
May 4, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier's Vision Flight Deck Debuts in Europe at EBACE
Bombardier Aerospace, leading business aircraft manufacturer, will showcase the latest in flight deck innovation and cockpit technology displaying for the first time in Europe its all-new Vision Flight Deck on Global 5000 and Global 6000 jets at this year's European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva from May 13-16. more »
May 3, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Learjet 60 XR Aircraft on Tour in Poland
Bombardier Aerospace, leading business jet manufacturer, today announced that its Learjet 60 XR aircraft will soon embark on its first ever tour of Poland. Presented in conjunction with Polish-based business air carrier Blue Jet, the five-city stop schedule, from May 7 to May 11, calls for private viewings in Wroclaw, Krakow, Warsaw, Poznan and Gdansk, as well as a media viewing during the Warsaw leg. more »
April 30, 2012 — Wichita, Kansas
Bombardier Learjet Celebrates Ground Breaking Ceremony for Wichita Site Expansion
Representatives from four levels of government joined Bombardier Learjet executives and other stakeholders today to highlight the official ground breaking ceremony marking the expansion of Wichita's Learjet site. more »
April 13, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Delivers First Vision Flight Deck on a Global 6000 Aircraft to Wideworld Services Ltd.
Bombardier Aerospace today announced the first customer delivery of its Vision Flight Deck on a Global 6000 aircraft. The aircraft, to be operated by Wideworld Services Ltd., was delivered during a special ceremony at Bombardier's facilities in Dorval, Canada, on March 31, 2012. more »
April 3, 2012 — Montréal
Arab Wings is First in Middle East to Fly Global 5000 Jet with Vision Flight Deck
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Arab Wings of Amman, Jordan is the first operator in the Middle East to take delivery of a Global 5000 jet featuring the Vision Flight Deck. The new Global 5000 jet joins Arab Wings' fleet of business jets, which also includes Challenger 604 and Challenger 605 aircraft. more »
March 30, 2012 — Montréal
AVWest Grows Bombardier Order Book with Five Global 6000 Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that AVWest of Australia has placed firm orders for five Global 6000 ultra long-range jets, featuring the new Vision Flight Deck. The total value of this overall order is approximately $292.5 million US, based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
March 28, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier's Vision Flight Deck Enters Service on Niki Lauda's New Global 5000 Jet
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its Vision Flight Deck entered service on schedule on a Global 5000 jet. The aircraft was delivered to Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda, a longtime Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier's Global Completion Centre, in Dorval, Canada. more »
March 26, 2012 — Montréal
Bombardier Business Aircraft Sales Team Expands Worldwide
Bombardier Business Aircraft moves forward with its sales force expansion today announcing a new Regional Vice President in the U.S. and six new Sales Directors: three in North America, two in China and one for Africa, Asia and Australia. more »
March 8, 2012 — Palm Springs, California
Bombardier Serves Novak Djokovic as Learjet Brand Ambassador
Bombardier Aerospace today expanded its range to the elite tennis racquet set naming top-ranked champion Novak Djokovic as a Learjet Brand Ambassador. He joins an exclusive list of Bombardier Business Aircraft brand ambassadors including actor and pilot John Travolta, architect Frank Gehry, maestro Valery Gergiev, and classical pianist Lang Lang. more »
February 29, 2012 — Montréal
400th Learjet 60 XR Aircraft Enters Service with Cinépolis
Bombardier and Learjet celebrate a significant milestone with the entry into service of the 400th manufactured Learjet 60 business jet. The aircraft, a Learjet 60 XR model, was delivered to Cinépolis, a corporation based in Morelia, Mexico, during a special ceremony in Morelia on February 28, 2012. more »
February 7, 2012 — Wichita
Bombardier Selects Aviation Performance Solutions LLC for its Leading Edge Safety Training Program
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has selected Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) to provide Live Upset Recovery Training as part of its innovative Leading Edge Program offered to customers of Learjet, Challenger and Glob business aircraft. more »
January 31, 2012 — Montréal
NetJets' First Bombardier Global Aircraft Ready for Completion
Bombardier Aerospace and NetJets® today celebrated the first key milestone linked to last year's historic Global aircraft sales announcement. more »
   2011
December 29, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Adds Five Challenger 850 Jets to Its Order Book
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it received a firm order for five Challenger 850 jets from an undisclosed customer. plus »
October 24, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier's Querétaro Site to Build Aft Fuselage for Global 7000 and Global 8000 Aircraftth Bombardier Safety Standdown
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the aft fuselage of its new Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets will be built at its site in Querétaro, Mexico. plus »
October 19, 2011 — Wichita
Actor William Shatner On Board for 15th Bombardier Safety Standdown
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that actor William Shatner will join the team in celebrating Safety Standdown's 15th anniversary. The 2011 U.S. edition will take place from October 24-27, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita, Kansas. plus »
October 10, 2011 — Las Vegas
Seven New Suppliers Sign On for Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 Jet Program
Rockwell Collins, Parker Aerospace, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, Liebherr-Aerospace, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, Apparatebau Gauting GmbH and Arrowhead Products join the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program more »
October 9, 2011 — Las Vegas
CAE and Bombardier to Expand Business Aviation Training Network with Challenger 300 Aircraft Simulator in Montréal
CAE-built Full-Flight Simulator for Challenger 300 business aircraft to be operated by Bombardier at its Montréal, Canada facility more »
October 9, 2011 — Las Vegas
GE Aviation and BombardierAnnounce Engine Service Agreements for Challenger and Global Aircraft
OnPoint solutions maintenance coverage offered for GE Passport engines on Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft and all Challenger aircraft equipped with GE CF34 engines more »
October 9, 2011 — Las Vegas
Bombardier Learjet 85 Flight Test Aircraft Fabrication Underway
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that production of its new Learjet 85 aircraft has officially begun as the program successfully exited the Aircraft Level Critical Design Review. more »
October 7, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Business Aircraft Strengthens Asia-Pacific Sales Team
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has strengthened its Business Aircraft sales team in China and Asia-Pacific to increase its focus on the growing activity and volume in the region. more »
October 7, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Business Aircraft Names Frank Gehry as a Global Brand Ambassador
Bombardier Aerospace, the world's leading business aircraft manufacturer, today welcomed highly acclaimed Frank Gehry as a Global aircraft brand ambassador. more »
October 7, 2011 — Montréal
Global 7000 and Global 8000 Aircraft to be Completed at Bombardier's Global Completion Centre
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that interior completion of its new Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets will take place at its Global Completion Centre in Montréal. more »
September 22, 2011 — Berlin
Bombardier's Global 5000 Jet Handed Over for Operation with the German Ministry of Defence
Today, the first of four high-speed Global 5000 jets was handed over to the German Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Special Mission Wing to be operated for VIP transport and Medical Evacuation (MedEvac) flights. The special ceremony in Berlin, Germany, was attended by government officials and executives from Bombardier, German Operating Aircraft Leasing GmbH & CO.KG (GOAL), Rolls-Royce Germany, Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services and Lufthansa Technik. more »
September 20, 2011 — Los Angeles
John Travolta Joins Bombardier Team as a Business Aircraft Brand Ambassador
Bombardier, the world's leading business aircraft manufacturer, today welcomed John Travolta as a brand ambassador for its Learjet, Challenger and Global jets. more »
September 15, 2011 — Toronto
Bombardier Awards Global 7000 and Global 8000 Aircraft Final Assembly to its Toronto Site
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that final assembly of its new Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets will take place at its manufacturing site in Toronto, Ontario. more »
July 28, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Offers Improved High-Speed Internet Systems for Global 5000 and Global 6000 Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has selected EMS Aviation to provide new increased high-speed internet connectivity as an option for Global 5000 and Global 6000 business jets. The new system features ViaSat Ku-band communication system and EMS router equipment, providing a virtual office in the sky with typical download speeds as experienced on the ground*; and complements the aircraft’s standard L-band SwiftBroadband system. Designed to operate with the ViaSat Yonder® high-speed Internet service and available through service partners**, the system offers increased connectivity and multi-regional service coverage. more »
July 27, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Safety Standdown Latin America Returns to LABACE
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that after a very successful launch last year, Safety Standdown Latin America is returning to Brazil for a second edition of the highly acclaimed seminar. The seminar is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 10, at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo Hotel on the eve of the opening of the eighth annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE). more »
June 24, 2011 — Paris
Bombardier Aerospace Announces up to $4.7 Billion US in Orders at the Paris Air Show
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it wrapped up a very successful week at the Paris Air Show with up to $4.7 billion US in firm orders, options and purchase rights for its technologically advanced CSeries airliner and large cabin Global 7000 and Global 8000 business aircraft. more »
June 21, 2011 — Paris
AVWest Orders Six Bombardier Global Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that AVWest of Australia has placed overall firm orders for four Global 7000 and two Global 8000 ultra long-range jets, two of which were placed earlier this year. The total value of this overall order is approximately $400 million US, based on the 2011 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
June 21, 2011 — Paris
VistaJet Places Firm Order for 10 Bombardier Global 8000 Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that VistaJet of Switzerland has placed a firm order for 10 Global 8000 aircraft. The total value of the order is approximately $650 million US, based on the 2011 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
June 20, 2011 — Paris
Bombardier Announces £70 Million in Supplier Contracts to Support Wing Production in Northern Ireland
Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast today announced that it has awarded contracts worth a total value of up to £70 million to five companies – three local Northern Ireland firms and two US companies that are setting up facilities in Belfast as a result of the contracts. more »
June 3, 2011 — Montreal
Bombardier's Global Vision Flight Deck Gets Green Light from Transport Canada
Bombardier Aerospace announced that today, its Global Vision flight deck was granted certification from Transport Canada (TC). more »
May 18, 2011 — Geneva
Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft Program Progressing on All Fronts
Bombardier Aerospace's Learjet 85 aircraft development program continues to forge ahead. Development and production teams in Wichita, Kansas; Montréal, Québec; Belfast, Northern Ireland; and Querétaro, Mexico, are actively engaged as work has transitioned from the detail design phase to the build, test and validate phase. The Learjet 85 aircraft program is moving towards its scheduled entry-into-service in 2013. more »
May 17, 2011 — Geneva
Bombardier Delivers a Challenger 605 Aircraft to Kuwaiti-Based Customer
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has delivered a Challenger 605 aircraft to Mr. Ahmed Al Jarallah, based in Kuwait City, State of Kuwait. This aircraft will be operated by Gulf Wings and is the fourth Challenger aircraft in their fleet. more »
May 16, 2011 — Geneva
Bombardier Reveals New Suppliers for Global 7000 and Global 8000 Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced suppliers for two major structural packages and six systems for the Global 7000 and Global 8000 business aircraft program and identified some of the aircraft structural components that it will design and manufacture at its own facilities. more »
May 16, 2011 — Geneva
Challenger 300 Business Jet Fleet Logs Over One Million Hours on HTF7000 Engines
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the Challenger 300 business jet fleet, powered by Honeywell's HTF7000 turbofan propulsion system, has surpassed one million hours of in-flight engine service. more »
May 12, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier to Display Six Business Jets at Upcoming EBACE Show
Leading business aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace is set to land in force at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 16-19. Six of its high-performance Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets will be on static display at the show, emphasizing Bombardier’s comprehensive aircraft range – the widest product offering of all business jet manufacturers. more »
April 15, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Business Aircraft Increases Its Sales Force Worldwide
Bombardier Aerospace today announced it has expanded its sales force to increase traction in established markets and bring enhanced coverage to key regions. Four new Sales Directors and two Sales Managers join the team. more »
April 12, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Introduces Safety Standdown in Asia
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the highly acclaimed Bombardier Safety Standdown is expanding to Asia with the introduction of its first event in Shanghai, China, scheduled to be held at the Le Royal Meridien Shanghai on Thursday, June 9, 2011. more »
April 7, 2011 — Toluca, Mexico
Bombardier Business Aircraft Expands its Sales Team in Latin America
Bombardier Aerospace today announced changes to its business aircraft sales team in Latin America and the Caribbean as Stéphane LeRoy is named Sales Director, South America and Caribbean. more »
April 5, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Sells Six Large Cabin Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced it has received firm orders from an undisclosed customer for three Challenger and three Global jets. The transaction is valued at approximately $255 million US based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
March 30, 2011 — Montréal
100th Bombardier Global 5000 Jet Enters Service
Bombardier today celebrated a significant program milestone with the entry into service of its 100th Global 5000 business jet. Heritage Aviation, a Vermont corporation, took delivery of the jet during a ceremony at Bombardier Aerospace's Global Completion Centre in Dorval, Québec. Customer representatives, company leaders and almost 1,000 employees from the Global aircraft program, as well as many suppliers, were on hand to mark the occasion. more »
March 9, 2011 — Hong Kong, China
Bombardier Delivers First China-Based Challenger 300 jet to Donghai Jet
Bombardier Aerospace today announced the delivery of the first Challenger 300 jet to be operated from China to Donghai Jet Co., Ltd. based in Shenzhen, Southern China. The aircraft is the first of five Challenger 300 jets ordered by Donghai Jet on November 13, 2010. more »
March 4, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 605 Aircraft to be Operated from Mexico
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it delivered its first Challenger 605 aircraft to an undisclosed customer to be operated from Mexico on February 18, 2011. This aircraft joins the growing fleet of Bombardier business jets operating in Latin America. more »
March 1, 2011 — Montréal
NetJets Orders Up To 120 Bombardier Global Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced the largest business aircraft sale in the company’s history with a firm order from NetJets Inc. for 50 Global business jets with options for an additional 70 Global aircraft. The transaction for the firm order is valued at approximately $2.8 billion US based on list prices. If all the options are exercised, the total value of the order will surpass $6.7 billion US, also based on list prices. more »
February 17, 2011 — Montréal
300th Bombardier Challenger 300 Jet Enters Service
Bombardier today celebrated a significant program milestone with the entry into service of its 300th Challenger 300 business jet. The aircraft was handed over to an undisclosed North American customer during a delivery event at Bombardier Aerospace’s headquarters in Dorval. Customer representatives, company leaders and employees from an almost 1,000-strong Challenger workforce were on hand to mark the occasion. more »
January 27, 2011 — Montréal
Bombardier Sells Eight Large Cabin Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced it has received firm orders from an undisclosed customer for two Challenger and six Global jets. The transaction is valued at approximately $383 million US based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
   2010
December 23, 2010 — Montréal
Gama Aviation FZC Becomes First Challenger 850 Aircraft Operator Based in the United Arab Emirates
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Dubai-based Gama Aviation FZC, part of the international Gama Group, has become the first customer to register a Challenger 850 jet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) issued its certificate of airworthiness (CofA) for the Challenger 850 jet on December 16, 2010. more »
December 22, 2010 — Montréal
Bombardier's Belfast Facility to Manufacture Learjet 85 Aircraft Wing Structures
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the development and production of advanced composite wing skin panels and spar components for the new Learjet 85 business jet will be undertaken by its facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Final assembly of the wings will take place at Bombardier’s production plant in Querétaro, Mexico. more »
December 8, 2010 — Dubai
Bombardier Logs Orders for Seven Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it received firm orders for five midsize Learjet 85 and two large cabin Challenger 605 jets, from multiple companies of the same group, for principal operation in Germany by Munich-based Jet Air Flug. The total value of the order is approximately $155 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
December 8, 2010 — Dubai
Comlux Purchases Two Global 7000 Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Comlux The Aviation Group, through an affiliate, signed a firm order for two Global 7000 jets. The successful charter operator’s growing fleet of large cabin Bombardier business aircraft currently includes 12 Challenger and Global jets. more »
December 2, 2010 — Montréal
Corporate
Bombardier Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended October 31, 2010
Bombardier today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2010. Revenues amounted to $4 billion compared to $4.6 billion last fiscal year. Earnings before financing income, financing expense and income taxes (EBIT) totalled $228 million, compared to $262 million last fiscal year, while the EBIT margin reached 5.7%, the same level as last year. more »
November 18, 2010 — Montréal
Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda Purchases Global 5000 Jet
Bombardier today announced that Niki Lauda, through NL Holding GmbH, has placed a firm order for a Global 5000 jet. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery at the beginning of 2012, will be the first Global 5000 jet to be delivered with the new Global Vision flight deck. more »
November 13, 2010 — Montréal
Bombardier Sells Five Challenger 300 Aircraft to Donghai Jet
Bombardier Aerospace today confirmed a firm order for five super midsize Challenger 300 jets from Donghai Jet Co., Ltd. based in Southern China. The total value of the order is approximately $121 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft. more »
November 12, 2010 — Montréal
Bombardier at Airshow China 2010
Bombardier Aerospace today announced its participation in the 2010 edition of Airshow China, which will be taking place from November 16 to 21 in Zhuhai, People’s Republic of China. Bombardier will highlight its extensive range of business and commercial aircraft, as well as its customer services portfolio, at this event. The company’s static display will feature the midsize Learjet 60 XR, the super midsize Challenger 300 and the large cabin Challenger 850 business jets. more »
November 12, 2010 — Toronto
Bombardier Celebrates Aviation Milestones: 1,000th Dash 8/Q-Series Turboprop and 400th Global Business Jet
Bombardier Aerospace today celebrated the 1,000th Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft -- a Q400 NextGen airliner, delivered to Pinnacle Airlines -- and the 400th Global business jet in a commemorative ceremony at the company’s Toronto facility where the aircraft are manufactured. more »
October 21, 2010 — Querétaro
Bombardier Inaugurates Learjet 85 Aircraft Component Manufacturing Facility in Querétaro, Mexico
Bombardier Aerospace today inaugurated its new, state-of-theart Learjet 85 aircraft component manufacturing facility at its site in the Querétaro Aerospace Park. Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, President of Mexico, and José Calzada Rovirosa, Governor of the State of Querétaro, joined Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc., and Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace, to mark the occasion. more »
October 21, 2010 — Atlanta
London Air Services signs firm order for Global 7000 jet
Bombardier today announced that London Air Services (LAS) (www.londonair.com) has placed a firm order for a Global 7000 jet, valued at approximately $65 million U.S., based on the 2010 list price of typically equipped aircraft. LAS is the first Canadian operator to place a firm order for corporate aviation's newest jet. more »
October 20, 2010 — Atlanta
Bombardier Business Aircraft Strengthens its Sales Team in Canada and the U.S.
Bombardier Aerospace today announced changes to its business aircraft sales team in Canada and the U.S., as Peter Likoray, Sales Director, Canada, now adds U.S. South-East to his Canadian portfolio, Antonio Regillo is named Sales Manager, Canada, and Denise Bell joins the team as Sales Manager, South-East United States. more »
October 20, 2010 — Atlanta
Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft Program Progressing on Schedule
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that several new milestones have been reached in its Learjet 85 aircraft program development. The detailed design phase is now 50 per cent complete, and parts manufacturing is underway at Bombardier sites, as well as with suppliers. The development of manufacturing sites is also progressing on schedule, with the Wichita final assembly site expansion under way and the Querétaro facility commissioned for the start of parts fabrication. The program is on schedule for entry-into-service in 2013. more »
October 20, 2010 — Atlanta
Bombardier Launches Customer Delivery Teams for All Business Aircraft Customers
Bombardier Aerospace today elevated its customer service and support offering with the introduction of customer delivery teams designed to provide support to new business aircraft owners around the world for a seamless entry-into-service experience. The program is offered at no extra cost for new Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft customers and is uniquely tailored by Bombardier to the specific situation of each operator. more »
October 20, 2010 — Atlanta
Bombardier Service Centre Network Reaches Milestone with 60 Maintenance Facilities Worldwide
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it is forging ahead with the expansion of its worldwide customer service and support network with the addition of three aircraft-on-ground (AOG) Line Maintenance Facilities (LMF), including its first-ever service facilities in Malaysia and Latvia, expanding Bombardier's network presence to 26 countries. The new LMFs are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monterrey, Mexico and Riga, Latvia. Bombardier's worldwide service and maintenance support network - among the industry's most comprehensive – now includes 60 service centres, Authorized Service Facilities (ASFs) and AOG LMFs. more »
October 19, 2010 — Atlanta
Learjet 60 XR Aircraft Establishes New World Speed Record
Bombardier Aerospace today confirmed that its high-performance Learjet 60 XR aircraft set a new speed record on August 8, 2010, flying 4,777 nm (8,847 km) from Wichita, Kansas to São Paulo, Brazil, with one stop in Cali, Colombia, in just 11 hours, 58 minutes. The flight was officially sanctioned by the National Aeronautics Association (N.A.A.) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (F.A.I.) on September 8, 2010. more »
October 16, 2010 — Atlanta
Bombardier Grows Its Flagship Global Family with Two New Jets: the Global 7000 and Global 8000 Aircraft
Corporate aviation leader Bombardier Aerospace today reaffirmed its command of the large business jet category by introducing two new jets, the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft. Bombardier's flagship Global aircraft family now uniquely covers the large, ultra long-range category with four aircraft models, the Global 5000, Global Express XRS, Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets. more »
October 15, 2010 — Montréal
Bombardier Elevates Standard Package for Learjet Aircraft Family and Adds In-Flight Connectivity to its List of Options
Bombardier Aerospace today announced a significant enhancement to the standard offering on Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45 XR and Learjet 60 XR aircraft, bringing a wide array of technology and design choices that were once optional to baseline. The standard-equipped Learjet 40 XR aircraft will also include an increased fuel capacity allowing for an additional 268 NM (496 km), bringing its maximum range to 1,991 NM (3,687 km)*. In addition, Aircell SwiftBroadband worldwide capability is now available as an option for all current-production Learjet aircraft. more »
September 30, 2010 — Montréal
Bombardier Launches Its New Global Aircraft Family
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that its Board of Directors has given the official go-ahead to launch the expanded Global aircraft family. Aircraft details of the new Global aircraft family will be revealed at the NBAA convention and exhibition. The launch event will be held at the Bombardier Pavilion located in the NBAA static display park, at the DeKalb Peachtree Airport, on Monday, October 18. more »