Bombardier Unveils Newly Branded Global 7500 and Challenger 3500 Aircraft at Catarina Aviation Show in Brazil, Kicking Off Demo Tour with World-renowned Jets

Bombardier Unveils Newly Branded Global 7500 and Challenger 3500 Aircraft at Catarina Aviation Show in Brazil, Kicking Off Demo Tour with World-renowned Jets

Record-setting Global 7500 and best-selling Challenger 3500 aircraft on display in São Paulo, Brazil, present leading performance attributes, advanced technology, Environmental Product Declarations and pristine cabins for maximum productivity and comfort
Bombardier’s impeccable Global 7500 and Challenger 3500 aircraft are ideally suited for the Brazilian market, providing fast, efficient flights and a smooth ride
With close to 600 business jets across Latin America and strong support to in-service fleet, Bombardier remains a leader in business aviation across the region
Catarina Aviation Show marks the first stop of Bombardier’s demo tour, bringing the latest additions to the company’s leading portfolio of aircraft to clients in Brazil

MONTRÉAL, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier announced today that its record-setting Global 7500 and best-selling Challenger 3500 aircraft will be on display during the Catarina Aviation Show on June 13-15 in São Paulo, Brazil, revealing the uncompromising attributes of these impressive business jets for clients in the region. The Global 7500 provides exceptionally fast and smooth flights for long missions, connecting clients in São Paulo directly to key destinations such as Dubai, London, Tel Aviv, New York and Geneva. The category-leading Challenger 3500 flies comfortable, seamless journeys from São Paulo to San Juan and Panama City, as well as to most destinations in Europe with a single stop. Customers in the region also benefit from piece of mind through Bombardier’s standard-setting services network, including dedicated Authorized Service Facility (ASF) MAGA Aviation at the Catarina Airport in São Paulo which provides line maintenance, Bombardier parts, and tooling for all Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft.

The show is the first stop on a Brazilian demo tour Bombardier is kicking off to showcase the elevated cabin experience and standard-setting performance capabilities displayed by these aircraft. Bombardier is also pleased to highlight that it will have a strong presence on site, with dedicated sales teams from both business aircraft and Bombardier Defense.

“We are pleased to be bringing our stunning and newly branded Challenger 3500 and Global 7500 aircraft to the Catarina Aviation Show this year, highlighting the incredible performance and design attributes of these industry-defining aircraft,” said Michael Anckner, Vice President, Worldwide Pre-owned, Fleet, Defense & Latin America, Bombardier. “The Brazilian market is very important for Bombardier, both in terms of our business jet customers and our growing defense segment. There are close to 600 Bombardier aircraft across Latin America, and we are pleased to have a strong team present to showcase our aircraft here in São Paulo.”

With more than 170 aircraft delivered since its entry into service and more than 40 industry speed records to its credit⁽¹⁾ the proven Global 7500 jet is truly in a class by itself when it comes to performance and design. With a top speed of Mach 0.925 and an industry-leading range of 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km), the Global 7500 aircraft features outstanding performance capabilities. Its Smooth Flĕx Wing truly is an aerodynamics marvel. It provides the highest cruise speed, the safest and shortest takeoff and landing performance, all while providing passengers with a smooth ride in the skies. It also reduces fuel burn, lowers emissions and produces excellent short-field and high-speed performance – while boasting a fleet dispatch reliability rate of more than 99.8%. In addition, with its best-in-class hot and high runway performance capabilities, the Global 7500 business jet is capable of accessing many challenging airfields its closest competitors can’t.

The Global 7500 aircraft is equally impressive when it comes to cabin design. The Global 7500 launched a revolution in the business jet industry by being the first aircraft to offer a full-size bedroom and plenty of seats for passengers. Other innovative design elements set the benchmark for the most exceptional cabin interior in business aviation, including Bombardier’s patented Nuage seat, which features the industry’s first zero-gravity position. In short, the aircraft is the ultimate home in the sky, a reliable, productive business tool with its ultra-fast internet capabilities and impeccably designed cabins.

Not to be outdone, the Challenger 3500 business jet offers unrivalled comfort and reliability, while boasting top performance and delivering Bombardier’s signature smooth ride. Built on the iconic Challenger super midsize platform, the Challenger 3500 elevates the passengers’ experience by integrating many of the features from Bombardier’s Global family of aircraft, including Bombardier’s exclusive and revolutionary Nuage seat. The Challenger aircraft family is also known for its industry-leading reliability and safety. With more than 950 business jets of the Challenger 300 series in service worldwide, the Challenger 3500 aircraft builds on the excellent track record of the Challenger family and, like the Global 7500, also boasts an impressive dispatch reliability of more than 99.8%.

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.

Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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