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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 […]

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Bombardier Delivers First CRJ1000 NextGen Aircraft to Garuda Indonesia

Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first of six CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets ordered by PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, the aircraft’s launch customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The Indonesian flag carrier also intends to operate 12 additional CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft through a third-party lease agreement and holds options on 18 more aircraft of the same type. Garuda Indonesia was represented […]

Bombardier Boosts Business Aircraft Support Network in India

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Bombardier Boosts Business Aircraft Support Network in India

Bombardier Aerospace today further enhanced its worldwide aftermarket service network for business aircraft customers with the announcement of the addition of a second Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) in India. Air Works in New Delhi has been named an LMF for Challenger 604, Challenger 605, Global Express and Global Express XRS business jets. The facility will complement Air Works’ centre in Mumbai, […]

Mexico Added to Global 6000 Jet World Tour

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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. “Customer feedback for our Global 6000 jet in Latin America is superb,” said Fabio Rebello, Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “With its long-range capability […]

Bombardier Learjet Employees Reject Contract Offer

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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. Bombardier Learjet put forward a fair and reasonable contract renewal offer to […]

Learjet 45 XR First Jet Aircraft to Land at New Business Airport

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Learjet 45 XR First Jet Aircraft 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. “We are honoured to have been able to participate in […]

Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Global Business Jets

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Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Global Business Jets

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received firm orders for a total of six Global6000 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. Global 6000 aircraft: The Global 6000 jet’s unrivalled cabin size and levels of comfort combined with a stand-up shower and […]

New Moscow Regional Support Office to Serve Growing Bombardier Customers

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New Moscow Regional Support Office to Serve Growing Bombardier Customers

Bombardier Aerospace today announced the opening of a new Regional Support Office (RSO) in Moscow. The RSO, operated by Bombardier Aerospace Services Russia LLC, will serve as a regional support hub for the growing number of commercial aircraft customers in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The new office complements Bombardier’s customer services […]

Bombardier Secures Orders for Five Global Business Jets

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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 […]

Bombardier Secures Orders for Eight Business Jets

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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 […]