Bombardier to Present Smoothest-flying Aircraft at NBAA-BACE 2023, Debut First Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft at U.S. Tradeshow

Global 7500, Global 6500, Challenger 3500, Challenger 650 and Challenger 300 Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) business jets on display
Comprehensive business jet lineup highlights Global and Challenger aircraft’s unsurpassed performance, technological advancements, sustainability attributes and exceptional, pristine cabins for maximum productivity and comfort
Exclusive customer or media visits of all Challenger and Global aircraft available by appointment

MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced its impressive lineup of Challenger and Global aircraft on display at static during NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas Oct. 17-19, highlighting the uncompromising attributes of its aircraft family. Shining brightly at NBAA-BACE this year will be the immaculate Global 7500, Global 6500, Challenger 3500, and Challenger 650 business jets. A Challenger 300 Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) aircraft will also be on display, marking the first time a sought-after CPO aircraft will be showcased to the public in North America.

Bombardier’s impressive lineup of long- and ultra-long-range aircraft aptly highlights the outstanding characteristics that sets it apart from the competition, trumpeting the fleets’ unsurpassed performance, outstanding technological advancements, cutting-edge sustainability attributes, and luxurious, exceptional cabins for maximum productivity and comfort.

“Bombardier leads the way in the development of cutting-edge, industry-defining aircraft, and we are excited to be bringing so many exceptional aircraft to NBAA-BACE this year,” said Éric Martel, Bombardier’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our long- and ultra-long-range business aircraft are the finest business jets in the skies and we look forward to showcasing these innovative aircraft to our customers, as well as industry and media partners.”

Leading the way this year is Bombardier’s resplendent Global 7500 aircraft, a reliable, proven platform that has been certified for five years. This incredible aircraft has transformed the business aviation industry with its refined interior, unsurpassed performance and outstanding design advancements. Boasting a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a range of 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km), the Global 7500 aircraft possess unmatched performance capabilities, setting numerous speed and distance records.

Bombardier’s Global 6500 long-range aircraft builds on this unrelenting commitment to innovation, excellence and desire to deliver unmatched capabilities to its customers. The Global 6500 is a quintessential Global aircraft, with its wide-open living spaces, refined interior design, and signature smooth ride.

Like its Global counterparts, Bombardier’s Challenger aircraft possess industry-leading attributes that set them apart from their competition. Bombardier’s Challenger 3500 aircraft combines a world-class interior design with the ultimate value proposition. It boasts the widest in-class cabin and lowest direct operating costs in its class, making this business aircraft a consistent winning option with customers. The Challenger 650 is the best-selling large platform business aircraft of all time with 1,000 deliveries and counting.

Finally, Bombardier is pleased to reveal that NBAA-BACE 2023 will mark the debut of its first Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft at a major U.S. tradeshow. A CPO Challenger 300 aircraft on static aptly showcases all the elements of Bombardier’s premium class of pre-owned aircraft, featuring refurbished interiors, fresh paint, upgraded avionics and connectivity systems, exclusive one-year OEM warranty and more.

Bombardier is also hosting an informative panel at NBAA-BACE on Wednesday, October 18 from 11-12 AM that focuses on everything CPO, revealing how a certified pre-owned program can enhance safety, sustainability and more throughout the industry. Key industry leaders will explore how purchasing a certified pre-owned aircraft can contribute to your organization’s overall sustainability commitment and improve safety within your organization. The session also explores how technological upgrades and product enhancements impact residual values of your aircraft and how these efforts can combat early obsolescence of your key flying assets.

Media representatives are invited to attend Bombardier’s press conference to get first access to the company’s latest news, as well as products and program updates. The event will take place at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, on Monday, October 16, at 9:30 AM.

For customers or media interested in exploring the aircraft on display, customer visits are available by appointment.

About Bombardier

Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world’s most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.

Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.  

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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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