Challenger 605 And Global 5000 Jets First In That Country

The first Challenger 605 and Global 5000 jets were delivered to customers based in Argentina on April 1 and April 20, 2010, respectively, Bombardier Aerospace announced Wednesday.

Challenger 605 File Photo

"With the largest product portfolio in the industry, Bombardier is ideally positioned to offer our customers the best travel solutions to fulfill their needs," said Fabio Rebello, Regional Vice President, Sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Our Challenger 605 and Global 5000 jets offer the perfect combination of range and cabin comfort for transcontinental and transatlantic flights, a growing requirement in Latin America," he added.

The Challenger 605 jet, and the very successful Challenger 600 Series aircraft from which it is derived, contribute to Bombardier's position as the leader in the large aircraft segment of the Latin American market with a share of more than 50 per cent. Bombardier also leads the super large aircraft segment for deliveries in this region due to the growing presence of its Global 5000 aircraft.

FAA Global 5000

The Global 5000 aircraft will soon feature the new Global Vision flight deck. Scheduled for entry into service in 2012, the new flight deck merges leading-edge design with advanced technology to deliver a completely new cockpit experience. It pairs the latest technological advancements from Rockwell Collins - the Pro Line Fusion avionics suite - with superior design aesthetics to create the ultimate flight control environment and provides pilots with an unprecedented level of situational awareness and comfort.

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