BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 6500 IS WAITING IN THE WINGS

Coming at the heels of the Canada-based manufacturer’s impressive Global 7500, Bombardier’s Global 6500 is getting closer to its entry-into-service later this year, as Bombardier recently announced that the aircraft has been inducted in its state-of-the-art completion centre in Montreal. This moves it closer to its service entry later this year. The aircraft has completed 90 percent of its flighttesting and its wings and engines.

“As the Global 6500 jet progresses towards entry-into-service, we couldn’t be happier to welcome the first production aircraft in our state-of-the-art facilities in Montreal, where high-precision completion work is being carried out on the new business jet,” said Julien Boudreault, Vice President, Program Management, Bombardier Aviation. “With the longest range, largest cabin in its class and smoothest ride, the Global 6500 boasts an innovative interior design and enhanced performance, offering the convenience and state-of-the-art technology our customers have come to expect from the Global family.”

The Global 6500 delivers a range of up to 1,300 nautical miles when operating out of hot weather and high-altitude conditions, thanks to increased engine thrust and improved overall fuel efficiency. It has a top speed of Mach .90, allowing it to connect city pairs such as Hong Kong or Singapore to London and Toluca, Mexico to Madrid nonstop. The new craft will have stunning redesigned cabins with features such as the Nuage chaise, Bombardier’s patented seat design. The chaise provides a unique seating configuration as it can be converted to a flat surface for sleeping or banquet-style dining around the table.