Bombardier Secures Order for 10 Challenger 350 Business Jets Bombardier Aerospace announced recently, at the end of 2013, that it has received a firm order for 10 Challenger 350 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $259 million US, based on the 2013 list price for typically equipped aircraft. The new business jet is the latest addition to the Challenger family of aircraft. It was designed to meet the ever growing needs of our customers, this new aircraft reflects the feedback received from our existing Challenger customers. In the department of Performance and Efficiency the Challenger 350 jet will offer increased performance from the new twin Honeywell HTF7350 engines, each producing 7,323 lbf (32.57 kN) of thrust and reduced emissions*, increased aerodynamic efficiency with its new canted winglets and will fly eight passengers 3,200 nm (5,926 km)*. The Challenger 350 jet boasts an impressive direct climb to 43,000 ft (13,106 m)*. Comfort With a flat floor and the widest cabin in its class, the Challenger 350 jet features an entirely new interior, that lets even more natural light into the cabin with larger windows, resulting in a jet that offers passengers state-of-the-art cabin comfort, technology and productivity. Featuring Lufthansa Technik’s next generation nice HD cabin management system, the cabin includes a complete redesign of the way passengers control the cabin environment, complemented by contemporary seat design, a new modular galley and the industry’s most advanced sideledge featuring an authentic metal trim, a first in business aviation cabin interior design. Avionics The Challenger 350 aircraft’s cockpit will feature Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced. Features of the new avionics include, among others, synthetic vision, dual inertial reference systems, a completely paperless cockpit and Multiscan Weather Radar. The new avionics will provide pilots with increased situational awareness and reduced pilot workload. For more information: Bombardier Aerospace 400 Côte-Vertu Road West Dorval, Quebec H45 1Y9 Canada www.bombardier.com ***
