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Bombardier has reached a significant milestone by delivering its 1,000th super-midsize business jet. The delivery was made to JM Family Enterprises, who received the Challenger 3500 at Bombardier’s delivery center.
The achievement was celebrated with over 700 employees in attendance. During the ceremony, Bombardier highlighted the expertise and dedication that contributed to this moment.
Eric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier, said:
“Reaching the delivery of our 1,000th super-midsize aircraft marks a defining moment for Bombardier. ”
During the event, ceremonial keys for the Challenger 3500 were handed over to the JM Family team. Bombardier noted that JM Family Enterprises has been a long-standing customer.
“This milestone is a testament to the dedication and exceptional talent of our employees, as well as the trust and loyalty of our customers around the world. It holds even greater significance as we are celebrating with a client who shares our family values, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to the community. Challenger super-midsize aircraft have been game changers in the industry as they defined a new business jet segment, and we are excited to continue building on this legacy,” said Martel.
The Challenger 3500 model continues to be one of the best in its class and was noted as the most delivered super-midsized business jet in 2024. It offers comfort and luxury while maintaining low operating costs.
This delivery not only signifies Bombardier's success but also reinforces its market leadership position. The company competes with industry giants like Gulfstream, Embraer, and Dassault.
A Look Back at Bombardier’s History
Bombardier began as a snowmobile manufacturer in 1937 before entering into aviation in 1986 after purchasing Canadair.
The Challenger series started with Canadair's development under Bombardier's ownership. The first model,"Challenger300,"was introduced during Paris Air Show in1999and entered service by2004with Flexjet being its first operator.The price range for these jets today varies from$8 million-$14 million depending upon specifications.
Challenger350entered flight tests by2013 offering upgraded features such as larger windows improved avionics better performance than predecessors priced around$33million per unit.Currently,"Challenger3500"series introduced late2021includes advanced systems like autothrottle modern cabins designed longer-range travel capabilities
The backbone remains"Challenger600"series developed initially under Canadair took first flights back1978 later used create CRJ regional jet still widely operated US airlines despite last production unit delivered2006.Challenger650 latest variant introduced2015 features redesigned cabins synthetic vision system improved take-off performance costing approximately$33million each
How Bombardier Shapes Business Aviation
Committed towards sustainable approaches aviation industry implemented initiatives including Book Claim system offsetting operational flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel significantly reducing emissions promoting SAF aiming achieve up80% emission reductions over lifecycles ensuring compatibility green fuel latest technologies voice-controlled cabins real-time diagnostics fly-by-wire controls noise-reduction AI-powered predictive maintenance systems incorporated new Challengers
How Challenger Global Series Complement Each Other
While"Challenger"series focuses cost-effective long-range travel covering well3000 nautical miles targeting fleet operators corporate buyers looking solutions,"Global"project aims intercontinental direct worldwide flights models like Global7500 or Global8000 offering up8000 nautical mile ranges primarily catering high-net-worth individuals thus both complementing regional long-haul needs almost global reach respectively
A Milestone That Marks Future
Continuously shaping business aviation industry keeping innovation sustainability core goals reaching big milestone delivering1000Challenger-series jets testifies success importance continuous development Photo Jet ThaKlein Shutterstock Both300600series successes consequent technological advancements confirm vision thanks investments into innovation sustainability highest operational standards maintains leadership position whether it’s comfort performance meeting setting future significance aviation
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