Bombardier Launches Ka-Band High-Speed Internet on Challenger 650 Aircraft to Enhance Smooth Ride for Passengers - Seite 2

As the backbone of many corporate fleets, Challenger aircraft have set the business aviation standard for reliability, efficiency and productivity for over 30 years. With more than 1,600 aircraft in the installed base, the in-service Challenger fleet has performed more than 3,300,000 landings and logged over 5,700,000 flight hours.

Bombardier Business Aircraft has a total of nine service centres and 17 Customer Response Team mobile units worldwide, all equipped to support Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets. Bombardier's customer support network's approximately 1,000 dedicated technicians have completed some 45,000 maintenance events to date, and share best practices to provide industry leading maintenance and care. Bombardier Business Aircraft customers also have access to a broad network of nearly 50 authorized service facilities around the world.

About the Challenger 650 aircraft

A masterful expression of high-end craftsmanship and functionality, the Challenger 650 aircraft is designed to be the most reliable business aircraft. The Challenger 650 business jet provides the ultimate in-flight experience with industry-leading connectivity, an immersive sound system, and a cabin management system that effortlessly brings it all together in the widest in-class cabin.

Featuring the Bombardier Vision flight deck and a state-of-the-art Synthetic Vision System (SVS), MultiScan™ weather radar and available Head-up Display with Enhanced Vision System (EVS), the aircraft's advanced avionics provide increased situational awareness and reduced pilot workload.

With an impressive 4,000 NM (7,408 km) range capability, the Challenger 650 business jet connects London to New York, and Dubai to Geneva non-stop** while delivering the lowest direct operating costs in its class. Built upon the most successful large segment business aircraft platform of all time and designed to create a smooth ride and an unforgettable experience, the Challenger 650 aircraft is the first choice among experienced flight departments.

About Bombardier

Bombardier is the world's leading 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 North America Index. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, we posted revenues of $16.3 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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* Coverage excludes North and South Poles.

** Under certain operating conditions.

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MultiScan™ is a registered trademark of Rockwell Collins.

Anna Cristofaro
Bombardier Business Aircraft
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