Bombardier Defense Announces Order of Two Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions in Australia
Bombardier Defense has secured an order for two Challenger 650 aircraft from Principle Finance, an Australian aircraft leasing provider. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2026, will be used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Australia.
The Challenger 650 aircraft boasts impressive specifications, including up to 11 hours endurance, 99.9% dispatch reliability, and a 4,000 nm range. These aircraft are particularly suited for ISR missions, offering performance comparable to large maritime patrol aircraft at lower operating costs.
This order marks a significant expansion of Bombardier's presence in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The company has recently strengthened its regional footprint with a new Line Maintenance Station in Perth, a Melbourne Service Center opened in 2022, and its first international Defense office in Adelaide established in May 2024.
Bombardier Defense ha ottenuto un ordine per due aerei Challenger 650 da parte di Principle Finance, un fornitore australiano di leasing di aerei. Gli aerei, previsti per la consegna nel 2026, saranno utilizzati per missioni di Intelligence, Sorveglianza e Ricognizione (ISR) in Australia.
Gli aerei Challenger 650 vantano specifiche impressionanti, tra cui un'autonomia di fino a 11 ore, un'affidabilità di consegna del 99,9% e un raggio d'azione di 4.000 nm. Questi aerei sono particolarmente adatti per missioni ISR, offrendo prestazioni comparabili a quelle dei grandi aerei da pattugliamento marittimo a costi operativi inferiori.
Questo ordine segna un'espansione significativa della presenza di Bombardier in Australia e nella regione Asia-Pacifico. L'azienda ha recentemente rafforzato la sua presenza regionale con una nuova Stazione di Manutenzione Linea a Perth, un Centro Servizi a Melbourne inaugurato nel 2022 e il suo primo ufficio internazionale per la Difesa ad Adelaide, stabilito a maggio 2024.
Bombardier Defense ha asegurado un pedido de dos aviones Challenger 650 por parte de Principle Finance, un proveedor australiano de arrendamiento de aeronaves. Los aviones, programados para entrega en 2026, se utilizarán para misiones de Inteligencia, Vigilancia y Reconocimiento (ISR) en Australia.
Los aviones Challenger 650 cuentan con especificaciones impresionantes, incluyendo hasta 11 horas de autonomía, una fiabilidad de despacho del 99,9% y un alcance de 4.000 nm. Estos aviones son particularmente adecuados para misiones ISR, ofreciendo un rendimiento comparable al de grandes aviones de patrullaje marítimo a costos operativos más bajos.
Este pedido marca una expansión significativa de la presencia de Bombardier en Australia y en la región Asia-Pacífico. La compañía ha fortalecido recientemente su huella regional con una nueva Estación de Mantenimiento de Línea en Perth, un Centro de Servicios en Melbourne inaugurado en 2022 y su primera oficina internacional de Defensa en Adelaide, establecida en mayo de 2024.
Bombardier Defense는 호주 항공기 임대 제공업체인 Principle Finance로부터 두 대의 Challenger 650 항공기 주문을 확보했습니다. 이 항공기는 2026년 인도될 예정이며, 호주에서 정보, 감시 및 정찰 (ISR) 임무에 사용될 것입니다.
Challenger 650 항공기는 최대 11시간의 비행 지속 시간, 99.9%의 운항 신뢰성 및 4,000 해리의 범위를 포함한 인상적인 사양을 자랑합니다. 이 항공기는 ISR 임무에 특히 적합하며, 낮은 운영 비용으로 대형 해양 순찰 항공기와 유사한 성능을 제공합니다.
이번 주문은 Bombardier의 호주 및 아시아-태평양 지역 내 존재감을 크게 확장하는 것을 의미합니다. 이 회사는 최근 퍼스에 새로운 라인 유지보수 스테이션을 개설하고, 2022년에 멜버른 서비스 센터를 열었으며, 2024년 5월에 애들레이드에 첫 국제 방위 사무소를 설립했습니다.
Bombardier Defense a obtenu une commande de deux avions Challenger 650 de la part de Principle Finance, un fournisseur australien de location d'avions. Les avions, prévus pour livraison en 2026, seront utilisés pour des missions de Renseignement, de Surveillance et de Reconnaissance (ISR) en Australie.
Les avions Challenger 650 possèdent des spécifications impressionnantes, notamment une autonomie de jusqu'à 11 heures, une fiabilité de dispatch de 99,9 % et une portée de 4 000 nm. Ces avions sont particulièrement adaptés aux missions ISR, offrant des performances comparables à celles des grands avions de patrouille maritime à des coûts d'exploitation inférieurs.
Cette commande marque une expansion significative de la présence de Bombardier en Australie et dans la région Asie-Pacifique. L'entreprise a récemment renforcé sa présence régionale avec une nouvelle station de maintenance de ligne à Perth, un centre de services à Melbourne ouvert en 2022 et son premier bureau international de Défense à Adélaïde, établi en mai 2024.
Bombardier Defense hat einen Auftrag über zwei Challenger 650 Flugzeuge von Principle Finance, einem australischen Flugzeugleasing-Anbieter, erhalten. Die Flugzeuge, die für die Lieferung im Jahr 2026 geplant sind, werden für Aufklärungs-, Überwachungs- und Informationsmissionen (ISR) in Australien eingesetzt.
Die Challenger 650 Flugzeuge verfügen über beeindruckende Spezifikationen, darunter eine Reichweite von bis zu 11 Stunden, eine Einsatzbereitschaft von 99,9 % und eine Reichweite von 4.000 nautischen Meilen. Diese Flugzeuge sind besonders für ISR-Missionen geeignet und bieten eine Leistung, die mit großen maritimen Patrouillenflugzeugen vergleichbar ist, jedoch zu niedrigeren Betriebskosten.
Dieser Auftrag markiert eine bedeutende Erweiterung von Bombardiers Präsenz in Australien und der Asien-Pazifik-Region. Das Unternehmen hat kürzlich seine regionale Präsenz mit einer neuen Linienwartungsstation in Perth, einem 2022 eröffneten Servicezentrum in Melbourne und seinem ersten internationalen Verteidigungsbüro in Adelaide, das im Mai 2024 gegründet wurde, gestärkt.
- Secured new order for two Challenger 650 aircraft
- Expanding market presence in Asia-Pacific region
- Growing service infrastructure in Australia with new maintenance stations
- High aircraft performance metrics: 99.9% dispatch reliability
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- Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, placed an order for 2 Challenger 650 aircraft.
- Purchase was confirmed during a signing ceremony at the opening of the Avalon Australian International Airshow in Australia.
- Through this agreement, Bombardier Defense continues to expand its presence in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
AVALON, Australia, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, has acquired two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Australia. The delivery of both aircraft is planned for 2026.
“This purchase represents a major milestone for Bombardier Defense, increasing our presence in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our aircraft are the platform of choice not only due to their reach, persistence and performance, but also due to the large accessibility of our services and support ecosystem in the country,” says Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Bombardier Defense. “This represents an undeniable advantage and flexibility to operators.”
“We are excited to integrate the Bombardier Challenger 650 into our fleet, leveraging its exceptional performance and reliability, which will play a crucial role in our future operations. This platform allows us to enhance our surveillance reach and effectiveness, ensuring we stay ahead in the rapidly evolving defense landscape,” says Harrison Langrell, Managing Director of Principle Finance.
Bombardier’s high-performing Challenger 650 aircraft are appreciated for their outstanding short-field performance and proven reliability in the mid-sized jet category. The aircraft configured for business jet use can achieve an endurance of up to 11 hours, with a dispatch reliability of over
Bombardier’s Australian footprint has seen a considerable increase over the past few years. The company recently announced a new Line Maintenance Station (LMS) in Perth, bringing the total worldwide LMS presence to 10. The services and support ecosystem in the country began with the opening of the Melbourne Service Center in 2022, allowing the company to better serve the existing fleet in the region. In May of 2024, Bombardier Defense opened its first international office in Adelaide, Australia, to provide an enhanced level of service to its special mission customers in this important Asia-Pacific market.
On top of providing exceptional platforms, Bombardier Defense has dedicated in-house engineering and support teams available 24/7 worldwide. Bombardier Defense’s teams also have the ability to incorporate modifications tailored to the customers’ needs with complete certification capabilities across the full spectrum of civilian, military and hybrid operations. Bombardier brings decades of experience working with special mission operators and renowned mission systems integrators to adapt its proven platform for critical operations worldwide.
To promote the expanding presence in the region, members of the Bombardier Defense and Bombardier Customer Services and Support teams are attending the Avalon Airshow and will be present at the Chalet #E22 in Avalon, Australia, until March 30th, 2025.
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