Bombardier Announces 5,900 Nautical Mile Range for the Global 5500 Aircraft, Unlocking New Destinations for Customers
October 21 2019 - 11:45AM
Bombardier announced today a range increase for its latest Global
5500 business jet. The class-leading aircraft now boasts an
unprecedented range of 5,900 nautical miles at Mach 0.85,
connecting more destinations than any other business aircraft in
its segment.
“We are thrilled to offer this extended range to our customers,”
said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Aviation. “The rigour and
innovation behind our Global 5500 aircraft design and test program
have allowed us to deliver enhanced performance without compromise.
Not only are we standing by our commitment of certifying and
bringing to the market an exceptional aircraft on time, we are
exceeding expectations along the way.”
With 700 nautical miles more at Mach 0.85 than its closest and
smaller competitor, the Global 5500 aircraft can fly nonstop from
Western Europe to the West Coast of the United States*, connecting
more destinations and providing Bombardier’s signature smooth ride
for exceptional passenger comfort. The additional capability
provides more range or the flexibility to complete the same
missions with additional payload and more fuel reserves. The
5,900-nautical-mile range will be a baseline feature on the Global
5500 aircraft for all existing and future customers. This enhanced
performance will come at no additional cost to customers.
The Pearl 15 engine, the latest addition to Rolls-Royce’s
exceptional business aviation engine portfolio, was custom-designed
with the most innovative technology – including enhanced
aerodynamics, blade cooling and advanced engine health monitoring
systems – to power the Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft. With
the purpose-built engines, advanced wing design and built-in
systems redundancy and robustness for which Bombardier Global
aircraft are renowned, the aircraft offer superior safety to its
passengers. On any flight, short or long, the Global 5500
aircraft’s advanced wing design optimizes speed, range and control,
ensuring an exceptionally smooth ride.
The Global 5500 business jet offers a unique blend of
innovation, style and comfort. Meticulously designed and crafted
with exquisite finishes and high-end craftsmanship, the Global 5500
aircraft features several state-of-the-art innovations, including
the unique Nuage chaise, business aviation’s first and only lounge
chair that converts into a flat surface for sleeping or
banquet-style dining around the conference grouping table. Within
the fluid lines of its exceptionally crafted architecture is a
marvel of furniture engineering, meticulously designed to maximize
comfort in flight.
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products and services provide world-class transportation
experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy
efficiency, reliability and safety.
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engineering sites in 28 countries as well as a broad portfolio of
products and services for the business aviation, commercial
aviation and rail transportation markets. Bombardier shares are
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2
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*Under certain operating conditions.
For Information Clémence Godfroy Bombardier
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