Bombardier's Challenger 350 Jet Receives Transport Canada Certification
June 12 2014 - 8:00AM
Marketwired
Bombardier's Challenger 350 Jet Receives Transport Canada
Certification
- Challenger 350 aircraft granted full type certification from
Transport Canada on June 11, 2014
- Great momentum on the program continues as we move towards
entry-into-service of the aircraft
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Jun 12, 2014) - Bombardier
Aerospace, the world's leading business aircraft manufacturer,
announced today that the Challenger 350 aircraft has been
awarded Transport Canada (TC) Certification. Bombardier expects
certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to
be received shortly.
"With Transport Canada certification of the Challenger
350 aircraft program in-hand, another significant milestone
has been achieved," said Stéphane Leblanc, Vice-President and
General Manager, Challenger Programs, Bombardier Business
Aircraft. "Featuring a groundbreaking cabin design, new range
capability and lowest-in-class operating costs, no opportunity has
been overlooked to improve on the platform's segment-leading
excellence. With increased performance, definitive reliability and
unmatched value, the Challenger 350 aircraft has a strong
future and we are confident that it will earn the appreciation of
executives, pilots and operators around the world."
Performance and Efficiency
Building upon the legendary segment defining Challenger
300 jet, the Challenger 350 aircraft offers increased
performance from the new twin Honeywell HTF7350 engines, each
producing 7,323 lbf (33 kN) of thrust and reduced emissions* and
increased aerodynamic efficiency with its new canted winglets. This
increased power will allow faster time to climb, coupled with
increased efficiency, ultimately placing more destinations within
reach. The Challenger 350 jet boasts class-defining
performance, a true seats full, tanks full, 3,200 nm (5,926 km)
range and will connect Paris with Dubai*.
Comfort
The Challenger 350 aircraft has redefined the cabin
experience with ground-breaking aesthetics and ergonomic advances
to create the ultimate in-flight experience. With a flat floor and
the widest purpose-built super-midsize cabin, the Challenger
350 jet features an entirely new interior, that lets even more
natural light into the cabin with larger windows, resulting in
state-of-the-art cabin comfort, technology and productivity.
Featuring Lufthansa Technik's next generation nice HD cabin
management system, the cabin includes a complete redesign of the
way passengers control the cabin environment, complemented by
contemporary seat design, a new modular galley and the industry's
most advanced sideledge giving you control at your fingertips, a
first in business aviation cabin interior design.
Avionics
The Challenger 350 aircraft's cockpit will be equipped
with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced avionics system.
Features of the new avionics include, among others, synthetic
vision, dual inertial reference systems, a paperless capable
cockpit and MultiScan™ Weather Radar. The forward-thinking avionics
are designed to shift the workload away from busy pilots, allowing
for increased situational awareness.
Customer Support Network
Challenger 350 aircraft customers will be able to count
on a full range of 24/7 support around the world. In preparation
for a smooth entry-into-service, Bombardier Aerospace is currently
reconfiguring a flight training device and Level D full-flight
simulator at its aircraft training centre in Dallas, Texas.
Customer Services staff deployed throughout its worldwide network
of Service Centres, Parts Depots and Regional Support Offices will
also be ready to support upcoming entry-into-service activities
including spare parts deployments, as well as updated information
on the Customer Information Centre (CIC) website and the
SmartFix Plus online troubleshooting tool.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and
trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is
evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more
efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our
vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us
a global leader in transportation.
Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the
Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes. In the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, we posted revenues of $18.2
billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or
follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
Notes to editors
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* Under certain operating conditions.
The Challenger 350 aircraft is currently under
development and the design and the design tolerances remain to be
finalized and certified. The Challenger 350 aircraft is
subject to change during the course of the design, manufacture and
certification process. The statements about performance, design,
design tolerances and the images shown in this document are solely
based on projections and forecasts and are subject to change
without notice.
Bombardier, Challenger, Challenger 300, Challenger 350,
SmartFix and The Evolution of Mobility are trademarks
of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Aurelie SabatieBombardier Business
Aircraft+1-514-855-6477aurelie.sabatie@aero.bombardier.com
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