Bombardier has delivered the 400th Challenger 300 super mid-size jet in a ceremony held at Bombardier’s facilities in Montréal. The jet will be operated by BJET. “In some nine years, we’ve reached the 400th delivery milestone, a milestone we can all be proud of,” said Stephane Leblanc, Bombardier vice president. “This aircraft offers tremendous value
VistaJet has placed firm orders for 20 Challenger 350 jets and taken options for an additional 20 of the aircraft. The transaction for the firm aircraft order announced at the Paris airshow this week is valued at approximately US$518 million. If all options are exercised, the total value of the order is approximately US$1.035 billion.
Bombardier’s Global aircraft family celebrated a significant milestone with the entry into service of the 500th Global business jet. The aircraft, a Global 6000 model, was delivered during a ceremony in Montréal. The aircraft blends high-speed range capability and comfort. The aircraft can link Paris with Tokyo nonstop with eight passengers and three to four crew.
Pilatus has entered the business jet age, unveiling the PC-24 twin-jet at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exposition (EBACE) in Geneva this week. Work on the prototype is underway, with roll-out scheduled for the third quarter of 2014. The PC-24 will take off on its maiden flight towards the end of 2014. Pilatus says
Bombardier has launched an improved development of its Challenger 300 super midsize corporate jet, the Challenger 350, which will feature more powerful 7,323lb Honeywell HTF7350 engines, advanced avionics and a new cabin interior. Announced at the EBACE business aviation show in Geneva on Monday, deliveries of the new US$25.8 million jet will begin in 2014,
Hawker Pacific has announced it has renewed its Dealer Agreement with Beechcraft, formally Hawker Beechcraft, as the manufacturer officially emerges from Chapter 11. The contract, signed yesterday, will see Hawker Pacific continue to lead and represent Beechcraft products across South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. “This renewal is an absolute win-win for all
