Bombardier
Coverage of Bombardier in the Nexus archive.
- Don’t expect supersonic flight any time soon — our new private jet is close enough, says Bombardier CEO
Bombardier's Global 8000 is the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde, flying at Mach 0.95. CEO Éric Martel and chief engineer Stephen McCullough cited high certification costs and engineering challenges as reasons for not pursuing supersonic speeds. The jet's LA-to-London flight time of 8 hours and 46 minutes is faster than typical commercial flights.
- Bombardier Invests $78M to Expand Singapore Service Hub
Bombardier is investing $78 million to expand its service hub in Singapore. The investment aims to enhance the company's regional capabilities and customer support in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Canada selects Swedish surveillance planes over US bid
Canada has chosen Swedish Saab's GlobalEye surveillance planes over U.S. bids to reduce reliance on American defense firms. The deal involves Bombardier's Global 6500 aircraft and is expected to support 3,000 jobs.
- Private Jet Company Bond Ups Bombardier Commitment to $5 Billion
Bombardier has increased its commitment to a private jet company named Bond to $5 billion. The deal involves the production of Bombardier Global 8000 jets at their Ontario facility.