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Bombardier displays Challenger 3500 jet mockup at Costa Smeralda Airport

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Bombardier displays Challenger 3500 jet mockup at Costa Smeralda Airport
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Rebecca Kanable Assistant Editor | AviationPros

Bombardier has announced the presence of the Challenger 3500 aircraft mockup at the private terminal of Costa Smeralda Airport in Olbia, Italy. Throughout the summer, business aviation clients will have an opportunity to experience the cabin and seating of the super midsize jet. The journey of the full-size aircraft mockup included stops in Paris and Nice, France, providing a setting for European clients to discover its features.

“The presence of the Bombardier Challenger 3500 mockup in a frequented travel destination such as Olbia is a testament to our commitment to providing stress-free and easy access to product viewing,” said Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President, International Sales, Bombardier. “This is one of the many ways we make the business aviation experience unique. Every step of the way, we consistently tailor our services and support to meet our clients at their altitude, and that only comes from a genuine understanding of who they are and what they need. We are thankful to have this opportunity to showcase the amazing comfort, luxury and seamless technological features of the best-selling Challenger 3500 in the beautiful Sardinian FBO.”

The Challenger 3500 business jet, "Best of the Best" laureate of the prestigious Red Dot Awards for Product Design, boasts one of the widest cabins in its class. The custom-made cabin features integrated voice-controlled technology, 4K monitors, and Bombardier’s Nuage seats that offer comfort by mimicking natural movements.

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Designed with wellness in mind, it has one of the lowest cabin altitudes in its class at 4,850 feet. Advanced sound insulation contributes to a serene environment for work or rest.

The Challenger 3500 can fly 3,400 nautical miles (6,297 kilometers), allowing non-stop flights from Olbia to anywhere in Europe and cities in Africa and the Middle East such as Abu Dhabi, Lagos, Nairobi and Brazzaville. It operates efficiently in challenging airports with a takeoff distance of 4,835 feet (1,474 meters) and landing distance of 2,308 feet (703 meters).

The pilot-centric avionics suite ensures a seamless flight experience with a dispatch reliability rate over 99.8%. With low direct operating costs for its class, it represents reliability and value.

Guests at Costa Smeralda Airport can visit without appointment throughout July and August.

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