Bombardier Celebrates Milestone Challenger 3500 Aircraft Delivery, the 1,000th Bombardier Super-Midsize Business Jet to Take to the Skies
Bombardier has achieved a historic milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, a Challenger 3500, to JM Family Entreprises. The ceremonial handover took place at Bombardier's Challenger delivery centre in Montréal, with over 700 employees and guests in attendance.
The Challenger 3500 continues to dominate its segment as the most delivered jet in 2024, featuring industry-leading innovations such as voice-controlled cabin and the Nuage seat adapted from the Global 7500 aircraft. The aircraft boasts the lowest direct operating costs in its category while maintaining exceptional performance and reliability.
Notable features include an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), making Bombardier the only business jet manufacturer to publish EPDs for its entire in-production aircraft portfolio. The company also supports sustainable aviation by covering all operational flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel through the Book-and-Claim system.
Bombardier ha raggiunto un traguardo storico con la consegna del suo 1.000° aereo super-midsize, un Challenger 3500, a JM Family Enterprises. La cerimonia di consegna si è svolta presso il centro di consegna Challenger di Bombardier a Montréal, con la partecipazione di oltre 700 dipendenti e ospiti.
Il Challenger 3500 continua a dominare il suo segmento come il jet più consegnato nel 2024, presentando innovazioni all'avanguardia come il controllo vocale della cabina e il sedile Nuage adattato dall'aereo Global 7500. L'aereo vanta i costi operativi diretti più bassi della sua categoria, mantenendo prestazioni e affidabilità eccezionali.
Tra le caratteristiche notevoli c'è una Dichiarazione Ambientale del Prodotto (EPD), che rende Bombardier l'unico produttore di jet aziendali a pubblicare EPD per l'intero portafoglio di aerei in produzione. L'azienda supporta anche l'aviazione sostenibile coprendo tutti i voli operativi con carburante sostenibile attraverso il sistema Book-and-Claim.
Bombardier ha alcanzado un hito histórico con la entrega de su 1,000° avión super-midsize, un Challenger 3500, a JM Family Enterprises. La ceremonia de entrega tuvo lugar en el centro de entrega Challenger de Bombardier en Montreal, con la presencia de más de 700 empleados e invitados.
El Challenger 3500 sigue dominando su segmento como el jet más entregado en 2024, presentando innovaciones líderes en la industria como el control de voz en la cabina y el asiento Nuage adaptado del avión Global 7500. El avión cuenta con los costos operativos directos más bajos de su categoría, manteniendo un rendimiento y una fiabilidad excepcionales.
Entre las características notables se incluye una Declaración Ambiental del Producto (EPD), lo que convierte a Bombardier en el único fabricante de jets de negocios en publicar EPDs para toda su cartera de aviones en producción. La empresa también apoya la aviación sostenible cubriendo todos los vuelos operativos con Combustible de Aviación Sostenible a través del sistema Book-and-Claim.
Bombardier는 JM Family Enterprises에 1,000번째 슈퍼 미드사이즈 항공기인 Challenger 3500를 인도하며 역사적인 이정표를 세웠습니다. 기념적인 인도식은 몬트리올에 위치한 Bombardier의 Challenger 인도 센터에서 열렸으며, 700명 이상의 직원과 손님이 참석했습니다.
Challenger 3500는 2024년 가장 많이 인도된 제트기로서, 음성 인식 조종실과 Global 7500 항공기에서 전용된 Nuage 좌석과 같은 업계를 선도하는 혁신을 특징으로 합니다. 이 항공기는 같은 범주에서 가장 낮은 직접 운영 비용을 자랑하면서도 뛰어난 성능과 신뢰성을 유지합니다.
주목할 만한 특징 중 하나는 환경 제품 선언서(EPD)로, Bombardier는 생산 중인 모든 항공기에 대한 EPD를 발표하는 유일한 비즈니스 제트 제조업체입니다. 또한 회사는 Book-and-Claim 시스템을 통해 모든 운영 비행을 지속 가능한 항공 연료로 지원하여 지속 가능한 항공을 지원합니다.
Bombardier a atteint un jalon historique avec la livraison de son 1 000e avion super-midsize, un Challenger 3500, à JM Family Enterprises. La remise officielle a eu lieu au centre de livraison Challenger de Bombardier à Montréal, en présence de plus de 700 employés et invités.
Le Challenger 3500 continue de dominer son segment en tant qu'avion le plus livré en 2024, avec des innovations de pointe telles que le contrôle vocal de la cabine et le siège Nuage adapté de l'avion Global 7500. L'avion affiche les coûts d'exploitation directs les plus bas de sa catégorie tout en maintenant des performances et une fiabilité exceptionnelles.
Parmi les caractéristiques notables, on trouve une Déclaration Environnementale de Produit (EPD), ce qui fait de Bombardier le seul fabricant d'avions d'affaires à publier des EPD pour l'ensemble de son portefeuille d'avions en production. L'entreprise soutient également l'aviation durable en couvrant tous les vols opérationnels avec du carburant d'aviation durable grâce au système Book-and-Claim.
Bombardier hat einen historischen Meilenstein erreicht mit der Lieferung seines 1.000. Super-Midsize-Flugzeugs, einem Challenger 3500, an JM Family Enterprises. Die feierliche Übergabe fand im Challenger-Lieferzentrum von Bombardier in Montreal statt, mit über 700 Mitarbeitern und Gästen anwesend.
Der Challenger 3500 dominiert weiterhin sein Segment als das am häufigsten ausgelieferte Flugzeug im Jahr 2024 und bietet Branchenführende Innovationen wie eine sprachgesteuerte Kabine und den Nuage-Sitz, der vom Global 7500 Flugzeug adaptiert wurde. Das Flugzeug weist die niedrigsten direkten Betriebskosten seiner Kategorie auf und bietet gleichzeitig außergewöhnliche Leistung und Zuverlässigkeit.
Bemerkenswerte Merkmale sind eine Umweltproduktdeklaration (EPD), die Bombardier zum einzigen Hersteller von Geschäftsflugzeugen macht, der EPDs für sein gesamtes Produktionsportfolio veröffentlicht. Das Unternehmen unterstützt auch nachhaltige Luftfahrt, indem es alle Betriebsflüge mit nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff über das Book-and-Claim-System abdeckt.
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- The milestone delivery took place with customer JM Family Entreprises, who received the ceremonial key to their aircraft at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre
- More than 700 Bombardier employees and invitees gathered to celebrate this milestone, emphasizing the exceptional talent and expertise that contributed to the historic success of Bombardier’s line of super-midsize aircraft
- The Challenger 3500 aircraft continues to set the standard in its category with its industry-leading performance and operational efficiency, as well as its expertly designed cabin
MONTRÉAL, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier is proud to announce the delivery of its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the history of business aviation. This landmark achievement was celebrated with the delivery of a Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Entreprises, a long-standing Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre in Montréal.
“Reaching the delivery of our 1,000th super-midsize aircraft marks a defining moment for Bombardier,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier. “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 a game changer in the industry as they defined a new business jet segment, and we are excited to continue building on this legacy.”
During the celebration, the Bombardier team handed over the ceremonial keys of the Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Enterprises and presented the aircraft to the more than 700 employees and invitees in attendance for this historic event.
Bombardier’s super-midsize aircraft have set the standard in the category since the original model’s entry-into-service, earning a reputation for industry-leading reliability and exceptional performance. Over the last two decades, these performance-leading Bombardier aircraft have been the best-selling jets in their class, and the Challenger 3500 jet is continuing the winning streak, leading its segment in 2024 as the most delivered jet.
The Challenger 3500 aircraft has rapidly become one of the most sought-after aircraft in its category, delivering the lowest direct operating costs, leading performance, unparalleled versatility and a state-of-the-art cabin. It offers numerous industry and category firsts, including the voice-controlled cabin, and seamlessly integrates several key features from the Bombardier’s ultra-long-range Global 7500 aircraft, notably the innovative Nuage seat.
The Challenger 3500 aircraft also carries an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), as does Bombardier’s entire portfolio of in-production aircraft. With this, Bombardier remains to this day the only business jet manufacturer to have published EPDs for its aircraft. Bombardier also covers all its operational flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel through the Book-and-Claim system.
About Bombardier
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For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.
Bombardier customers operate a fleet of approximately 5,100 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.
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