Bombardier Means Business at MEBA 2012

Bombardier Vision Flight Deck world tour continues with Dubai Show debut

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will showcase three 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 andGlobal 5000 jets.

The Bombardier Vision Flight Deck will be adding another show to its world tour since it entered service in March 2012. Aboard the Global 6000 demonstrator it has accumulated over 550 flight hours, completed more than 235 legs and flown over 600 passengers a total distance in excess of 400,000 km (248,548 miles). Some highlights include stops in Melbourne, Australia; Mumbai, India; Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles; Luxembourg; Split, Croatia and Anchorage, Alaska, USA.

“The Middle East remains a solid market for business aviation, and this year’s show will see us highlight our entire family of jets,” said Khader Mattar, Regional Vice President, Middle East, Africa and India. “We know our Global 5000 jet will be a particular highlight as it offers the region great range, a superior cabin and generous baggage space.”

Bombardier has also expanded its support in the region as it continues to invest in its facilities and offerings. This past year, Bombardier named Qatar Airways’ Corporate Jet Division, Qatar Executive, a Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) for Challenger 300, Challenger 604, Challenger 605and Global business jets. The Doha-based LMF complements Bombardier’s parts depot and full-scale business aircraft Regional Support Office (RSO) in Dubai, staffed by a Customer Liaison Pilot, Customer Support Account Manager, two Field Service Representatives and the RSO Manager.

The RSO is located at Dubai International Airport alongside ExecuJet Middle East, a full ASF for all Learjet, Challenger and Global business jet models, and recipient of Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility (ASF) Excellence Award in the International category for two years running. In 2011, Bombardier also added two more authorized facilities in the region, in Turkey and Jordan, to support business aircraft.