Saab To Outfit New Global 6000 For Swedish Air Force Bombardier delivers Global 6000s all the time but the airframer announced yesterday that they delivered a specimen that will go to Saab. Saab is a Swedish defense supplier and they will be responsible for modifying and outfitting this Global 6000 with all the equipment to make it into a GlobalEye aircraft. GlobalEye is an Airborne Early Warning and Control platform. Once completed, the aircraft will be delivered to the Swedish Air Force.
"Our jets are internationally recognized as modern, go-to platforms by some of the world’s largest defense contractors, such as Saab," said Jean-Christopher Gallagher, Executive Vice-President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. "The Global aircraft family represents the right-sized solution for multi-mission, surveillance and VIP transport. Time and time again, it has met customers’ expectations for their most demanding mission needs. The Bombardier team is proud to associate its aircraft with strong partners to create the next-generation defense solutions around the world."
Bringing together the best of Canadian and Swedish innovation, Saab’s GlobalEye program integrates their renowned radar, command, control and communication systems into a multi-domain airborne surveillance solution using Bombardier’s class-leading Global 6000 aircraft. The highly efficient and agile Global family of aircraft is valued for its ultimate combination of speed, range, and endurance – making it the platform of choice for government defense needs worldwide. This delivery makes it the 6th example For more information: Bombardier Aerospace 400 Côte-Vertu Road West Dorval, Quebec H45 1Y9 Canada www.bombardier.com ***
