Bombardier Sells Five Challenger 300 Aircraft to Donghai Jet

Shenzhen-based operator also takes delivery of the first China-based Challenger 605 aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace today confirmed a firm order for five super midsize Challenger 300 jets from Donghai Jet Co., Ltd. based in Southern China. The total value of the order is approximately $121 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
Upon delivery, the Challenger 300 business jets will join a new Challenger 605 jet, which was handed over during a special ceremony at Donghai Jet’s headquarters in Shenzhen on November 13, 2010. Donghai Jet will soon operate the first Challenger 300 and Challenger 605 jets to be based in China.
“This order is a very important milestone in the growth of our fleet of Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets in Greater China,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The range and cabin size of the Challenger 300 and Challenger 605 jets are ideally suited for non-stop access throughout the region and are a perfect fit for Donghai Jet’s charter operation. We are honoured that Donghai Jet has put their confidence in our Challenger aircraft family to debut its business jet charter operations in China,” he added.
Donghai Jet Co., Ltd. is headquartered at Shenzhen airport and was jointly established by Shenzhen Donggang Investment Development Ltd, East Pacific Holdings Ltd. and Win Glory Enterprises Ltd., a Sino-foreign joint venture. In addition to charter services, Donghai Jet Co., Ltd. also provides trading consultation, management and maintenance services for business jets.
Present in China for over 50 years, Bombardier is best positioned to offer its customers the required support for their increasing travel requirements. Bombardier Business Aircraft operates sales offices in Beijing and in Hong Kong and has three Authorized Service Facilities in the region. In addition, a Regional Support Office in Hong Kong is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011.
China is among a number of countries emerging as key markets for business aviation. Globalization, increased travel requirements by business people and a general positive trend towards the acceptance of business aircraft use are among the contributors to increased activity in the region. The Bombardier Business Aircraft Market Forecast, published in July 2010, predicts business aviation industry deliveries of 600 aircraft in China for the 10-year period covering 2010-2019.
Bombardier delivered its first Global 5000 jet for operation in mainland China to Reignwood Group in July 2009. In March 2010, Bombardier announced it had delivered its first Learjet 60 XR jet to a customer based in China along with its first Challenger 850 jet, owned by renowned entertainer Benshan Zhao.

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Learjet 60 XR Aircraft Establishes New World Speed Record

Bombardier Aerospace today confirmed that its high-performance Learjet 60 XR aircraft set a new speed record on August 8, 2010, flying 4,777 nm (8,847 km) from Wichita, Kansas to São Paulo, Brazil, with one stop in Cali, Colombia, in just 11 hours, 58 minutes. The flight was officially sanctioned by the National Aeronautics Association (N.A.A.) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (F.A.I.) on September 8, 2010.
Bombardier’s Learjet 60 XR business jet departed Wichita Airport (KICT) with a two-person crew and four passengers. The flight started at a long-range cruise speed of 428 KTAS (793 km/h), beginning at FL370 and ending at FL430. The aircraft made one 25-minute stop before departing for its final destination. The average speed was 443.06 mph (750 km/h) throughout the flight, with average tailwinds of five knots. The Learjet 60 XR aircraft landed, after flying normal descent and full arrival procedures, at both Cali (SKCL) and São Paulo (SBKP).
"The aircraft performed a superb takeoff from Wichita Airport at 02:00 local time and climbed directly to 37,000 ft (11,278 m) in 12 minutes,” stated Chris Walker, Captain, Bombardier Business Aircraft. The first leg to Cali (2,393 nm/4,432 km) was completed in five hours, 49 minutes, and the subsequent leg continued to São Paulo (2,384 nm/4,415 km), arriving five hours and 44 minutes later. “This record flight proves the Learjet 60 XR jet’s outstanding performance capabilities and that by flying the factory-published profiles, the aircraft will deliver consistent results,” added Kerry Swanson, Captain, Bombardier Business Aircraft.
This new N.A.A.-sanctioned world record for the Learjet 60 XR aircraft represents the fastest time ever recorded for a civil flight between Wichita and São Paulo and is the seventh speed record for the aircraft type.
• On September 21, 2006, a Learjet 60 aircraft flew Cape Town-Johannesburg non-stop in two hours and 59 minutes.
• On June 14, 2001, a Learjet 60 aircraft connected Wichita-Paris at a record speed of 505.97 mph (814km/h) in nine hours, 18 minutes and Gander-Paris at 535.48 mph (862km/h) in four hours and 42 minutes.
• On June 12, 1997, a Learjet 60 aircraft flew from Pittsburgh to Gander at a speed of 529.48 mph (852km/h) in two hours and 35 minutes, and from Pittsburgh to Paris at a speed of 486.21 mph (782km/h) in eight hours.
• On June 7, 1995, a Learjet 60 aircraft linked Wichita to Geneva and Gander to Geneva at record speeds of 478.82 mph (771km/h) in ten hours 21 minutes and 481.36 mph (775km/h) in five hours, 43 minutes, respectively.
“This new world speed record reiterates that our Learjet family of aircraft offers unparalleled performance,” said Fabio Rebello, Regional Vice President, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Learjet aircraft continue to gain popularity in Brazil and currently account for over 80 per cent of the Bombardier business jet fleet in the country. The Learjet 60 XR aircraft offers the perfect combination of cabin comfort, speed and efficiency and is an ideal jet for travel in this region.”
In service since July 2007, the Learjet 60 XR aircraft is a proven model of performance, comfort, value and versatility in the midsize jet market segment. It delivers a high cruise speed of Mach 0.81 (861 km/h), superior climb capabilities, proven fuel efficiency and low direct operating costs per nautical mile*. The jet’s higher operating altitudes – certified to 51,000 ft (15,545 m) – translate to time savings due to better winds, less traffic and less turbulence. The Learjet 60 XR aircraft can fly São Paulo-Lima non-stop with four passengers and two crew*. It is now available with the Signature Series interiors, which combine bold design elements with increased functionality to bring the large cabin concept to a midsize jet.
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MNG Jet Purchases Global 5000 Business Jet

Bombardier today announced that MNG Jet Havacilik A.S. of Istanbul has placed a firm order for a Global 5000 aircraft, valued at approximately $45 million U.S., based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft.

“The Global 5000 aircraft is the perfect addition to our current fleet,” said Mehmet Nazif Gunal, President, MNG Jet. “The aircraft combines speed and range, with unparalleled comfort and luxury. This new Global 5000 jet will substantially enhance our business offering as well as provide an effective and important business tool for our own travel requirements.”

Founded in 2008, MNG Jet is a member of the MNG Group. The company currently operates a Challenger 601 aircraft and performs maintenance for executive jets. MNG Jet is expanding its business aviation services to include aircraft management, operations and spare parts distribution.

“The Global aircraft family is a leader in business aviation today and we believe it will be for decades to come,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “We are seeing more and more operators of commercial fleets investing in business jets to meet their very particular and demanding corporate needs. Our comprehensive business jet portfolio ensures we have the right aircraft to meet or surpass their requirements.”

The Global 5000 jet combines superior transatlantic speed with the largest cabin in its market segment. It features high speed internet connectivity and unmatched entertainment options as well as a heads-up flight display system, with one of the largest field-of-view of any business aircraft. With a recent range increase of 400 NM (741 km), the jet can now connect Istanbul-New York, and Istanbul-Seoul non-stop with eight passengers and three crew*.

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Bombardier Launches Its New Global Aircraft Family

Aircraft details will be revealed at the upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention and exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that its Board of Directors has given the official go-ahead to launch the expanded Global aircraft family. Aircraft details of the new Global aircraft family will be revealed at the NBAA convention and exhibition. The launch event will be held at the Bombardier Pavilion located in the NBAA static display park, at the DeKalb Peachtree Airport, on Monday, October 18.

“Our commitment to offer innovative new products goes beyond being the industry leader,” said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. “Bombardier has a solid product development strategy that combines advanced technologies with environmental responsibility. Our intention is to grow our leadership position and the time is right to move forward with our extended Global aircraft family.”

“The Global aircraft family will build upon the existing successful Global 5000 and Global Express XRS jets in the large business aircraft category,” said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “We are focused on introducing aircraft that maximize efficiency while offering ultimate flexibility for our customers. They demand the best the world has to offer and Bombardier Global business aircraft deliver. We look forward to sharing more details about this exciting aircraft family with everyone at our launch event.”

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