Bombardier Receives FAA Certification for the Challenger 350 Aircraft
June 25 2014 - 1:14PM
Marketwired
Bombardier Receives FAA Certification for the Challenger 350
Aircraft
The Challenger 350 aircraft was granted full type certification
from the US Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 2014
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Jun 25, 2014) - Bombardier
Aerospace, the world's leading business aircraft manufacturer,
announced today that it has received certification from the US
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Challenger
350 business aircraft. Transport Canada certification was
granted on June 12, 2014.
"FAA certification for the Challenger 350 aircraft is
another key step on the path to entry-into-service," said Stéphane
Leblanc, Vice President and General Manager, Challenger
Programs, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Designed with the feedback
from existing Challenger aircraft owners and operators,
this new aircraft will meet their ever-growing needs. We are
looking forward to delivering this segment leading aircraft and are
confident that our customers will love it," he added.
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 lb (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 side ledge 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.
Bombardier, Challenger, Challenger 300, Challenger 350,
SmartFix and The Evolution of Mobility are trademarks
of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
The aircraft is currently under development and is subject to
change during the course of the manufacture process.
Fauve CastagnaBombardier Business
Aircraft+1-514-855-9560fauve.castagna@aero.bombardier.com
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