Bombardier's Challenger 350 Aircraft Enters into Service with First Delivery to NetJets(R)
June 27 2014 - 10:23AM
Marketwired
Bombardier's Challenger 350 Aircraft Enters into Service with First
Delivery to NetJets(R)
NetJets is the first customer in the world to receive the
all-new Challenger 350 aircraft from Bombardier Aerospace
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK--(Marketwired - Jun 27, 2014) - NetJets
Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in
private aviation, together with Bombardier Aerospace, revealed
today the first Signature Series™ Challenger 350 aircraft
at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY. This event
marked the official entry-into-service of the Challenger
350 aircraft. Bombardier Business Aircraft President Éric
Martel presented the ceremonial keys to NetJets Chairman and CEO
Jordan Hansell before unveiling the aircraft to employees and
invited guests. NetJets is the worldwide launch customer for the
Challenger 350 aircraft and will add eight of the jets to
its fleet this year.
"The addition of the Challenger 350 aircraft to our
fleet is a significant step in NetJets' continued growth, and
clearly demonstrates our commitment to provide NetJets customers
with the most state-of-the-art aircraft models in the industry,"
said Hansell. "This is the first of up to 200 Challenger
350 aircraft that we have on order from Bombardier over the
next 10 years. We worked very closely with Bombardier to deliver an
aircraft that exceeds our customers' needs by providing the highest
levels of safety, comfort and convenience."
Beginning in 2010, NetJets placed orders with several aircraft
manufacturer for up to 670 new state-of-the-art jets valued at up
to $17.6 billion - the largest purchase in private aviation
history. All of these new custom aircraft will be NetJets Signature
Series™ jets. Thus far, NetJets has received 38 of the new models
(including 13 of Bombardier's Global 5000 and Global
6000 aircraft), with fractional sales exceeding
deliveries.
"We are thrilled to celebrate the entry-into-service of our
Challenger 350 aircraft with NetJets. This aircraft builds
on the proven success of the Challenger 300 aircraft
program, taking performance, efficiency and comfort to the next
level," said Martel. "Today's celebration highlights the ongoing
success we have partnering with NetJets, to ensure our products
continually exceed our customers' expectations," he added.
In addition to Bombardier's Global 5000, Global
6000 and Challenger 350 aircraft, NetJets will begin
taking delivery of Bombardier's Challenger 605 aircraft
beginning next year.
About the Signature Series™ Challenger 350 aircraft
The NetJets Signature Series™ Challenger 350 aircraft
is an incomparable super-midsize jet and has been designed for the
needs of NetJets customers. It offers customers greater cabin
comfort, larger windows to create a lighter and more airy cabin
environment and an advanced HD wireless entertainment system. The
Signature Series™ Challenger 350 aircraft includes
hand-selected wood veneers and carpeting, accented by color schemes
to ensure a modern, clean, and consistent look across the entire
Signature Series™ fleet.
The aircraft delivers transcontinental range* - New York to Los
Angeles, London to Tel Aviv - and space for up to 10 passengers. It
has an outstanding runway performance, which gives it access to
some of the most remote airports. Building on the success of its
predecessor, the Challenger 300 aircraft, it is equipped
with state-of-the-art avionics and delivers an increased wingspan
and improved engine and efficiency features.
About NetJets
NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the worldwide
leader in private aviation with the largest and most diverse
private jet fleet in the world. NetJets is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary this year, having been established in 1964 as the
world's first private jet charter and management company. In 1986,
NetJets pioneered the concept of fractional aircraft ownership -
offering individuals and businesses all of the benefits of whole
aircraft ownership and more, at a fraction of the cost. Today,
NetJets offers a full range of private aviation solutions through
businesses bearing the NetJets®, Executive Jet Management®, and
Marquis Jet Card® service brands in North America and Europe. For
more information on NetJets customer programs and services visit
www.netjets.com.
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,
Challenger 605, Global, Global 5000, Global 6000 and The
Evolution of Mobility are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its
subsidiaries.
Chris HerbertGlobal Manager, Public Relations614-282-2736
cellcherbert@netjets.comFauve CastagnaManager, Public
Relations+1-514-855-9560fauve.castagna@aero.bombardier.com
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