Bombardier Aerospace

Bombardier Defense has delivered the first converted Global 6500 business jet, a prototype, to the U.S. Army in support of its HADES program.

After seven quarters of revenue contraction, Wheels Up’s business has stabilized and is positioned for a profitable 2025, company officials said as they reported third-quarter (Q3) 2024 financials.

Bombardier’s strong third-quarter (Q3) results were boosted by services revenue, as well as sustained profitability and aircraft deliveries.

The British Business and General Aviation Association is seeking a meeting with the UK aviation minister about a planned 50% hike in the air passenger duty.

More than 400 pilots and flight department representatives are expected to attend Bombardier’s annual Safety Standdown Seminar Nov. 12-14 in Wichita.

Bombardier is celebrating the 100th delivery of its Challenger 3500 super-midsize business jet, which entered service in 2022.

ExecuJet Haite and Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management have opened a 7,150-m² facility at Beijing Daxing International Airport.

Bombardier’s flagship Global 7500 ultra long-range business jet has set more than 50 speed records in less than 50 weeks, the company announced.

Spirit plans to divest of its Belfast operations as it works to carve up its worldwide operations amid a $8.3 billion transaction with Boeing and Airbus.

Bombardier has its mojo back. The company is consistently profitable, with strong demand for its business jets.

Private terminal operator Signature Aviation has opened its newest facility at Des Moines International Airport in Iowa.

ForeFlight, alongside the Honda Aircraft Co., has rolled out its runway-analysis product designed for HondaJets.

Germany’s Pegasus sigint system has passed a milestone critical design review ahead of installation and integration onto three Bombardier Global 6000 bizjets.

The fleet of Bombardier’s Global 7500 aircraft has surpassed 100,000 flight hr. and broken 20 speed records on a number of key routes, the company notes.

Eric Martel was named president and CEO of Bombardier Aerospace in 2020.

The Canadian flag carrier is reporting strong demand as it emerges from the pandemic.

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Bombardier will be able to start shipping its C Series jets to Delta Air Lines as scheduled after the US International Trade Commission ruled that the proposed imports will not unfairly damage rival Boeing.