Bombardier (BBD.B-T) Firm Order For The First Challenger 3500 Business Jet Based In Europe For Charter Operations With Air Corporate SRL
Aug 8, '22 - NR
Bombardier Inc. has sold its industry-leading Challenger 3500 business jet to Italy-based operator Air Corporate SRL. This will be the first company to offer the aircraft for charter in Europe.
Introduced in 2021, the new Challenger 3500 aircraft offers a unique blend of performance, advantageous operating costs, ultimate cabin experience and smooth ride, making it an ideal choice for the European charter market. And with its redesigned interior with intelligent and sustainably minded cabin features, the Challenger 3500 aircraft is elegantly crafted to combine comfort with function, fully elevating the passenger experience.
"The new Challenger 3500 aircraft is the perfect charter solution for Air Corporate SRL and other flight departments, offering a truly seamless corporate travel experience," said Ettore Rodaro, regional vice-president, sales, Europe, Bombardier. "With its impressive performance, consistent reliability and exceptional smooth ride, the Challenger 3500 is the industry's leading supermid-size business jet."
"We're thrilled to be adding the new Challenger 3500 aircraft to our fleet," said Roano Grandi, president, Air Corporate, alongside Jacopo Foroni, chief financial officer, and Paolo Serini, chief operating officer. "This exceptional aircraft provides us with an outstanding option to further enhance our charter business and provide our discerning customers with an exceptional private aircraft experience at every level."
One of Italy's leading aircraft management firms with eight locations throughout the country, Air Corporate's crews and logistical teams are dedicated to exceeding customer's expectations -- and the new Challenger 3500 business jet will take centre stage as the preferred choice for Air Corporate customers' luxury travel experiences.
The next-generation Challenger 3500 brings many of the attributes of the luxurious Global family, including Bombardier's exclusive and patented Nuage seat, the first time a seat of this calibre is available in the supermid-size segment. It also places high focus on passenger wellness, with a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 feet at 41,000 ft, representing a 31-per-cent improvement compared with its predecessor.
The Challenger 3500 aircraft also introduces several innovative technological features, such as the industry's first voice-controlled cabin to manage lighting, temperature and entertainment systems, the first wireless chargers throughout the cabin, and the only 24-inch, 4K display in its class. In the cockpit, Bombardier introduces a standard-equipped auto throttle system to the Challenger 3500 flight deck, which offers the most baseline features in its class.
Earlier this year, the Challenger 3500 also captured the prestigious Best of the Best Red Dot Award for its unique groundbreaking design. The Red Dot Award is one of the most prestigious design awards worldwide and honours innovation, concepts and visions. This award is truly a testament to Bombardier's successful Challenger platform and is representative of the company's innovative spirit and approach to continuous improvement.
The mockup of the Challenger 3500 aircraft is currently on display in Olbia, Italy, until Aug. 31. For more information on this class-leading business jet, please visit Bombardier's website.
About Bombardier Inc.
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier's Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in special-mission roles.
Headquartered in Montreal, Que., Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company's robust customer support network includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, China and an Australian facility opening in 2022.
For information
Francis Richer de La Flèche
Vice President, Financial Planning and Investor Relations
Bombardier
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Senior Director, Communications
Bombardier
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