Bombardier bringing Global 7500, Challenger 3500 to Dubai Air Show

Bombardier announced Wednesday it would be displaying the class-leading Global 7500 and Challenger 3500 at the Dubai Air Show from Nov. 13-17. The company is eager to show the impressive business jets along with a presence from Bombardier Defense. "We are pleased to be bringing the uncompromising Challenger 3500 and Global 7500 aircraft to the Dubai Air Show this year, celebrating the Global 7500's recent 150th-built aircraft and impressive new speed records," Bombardier President and CEO Éric Martel said. "The Middle East is an important market for Bombardier both for business jet customers as well as growing defense business. The Bombardier team on site will proudly showcase our impressive defense capabilities and the many multi-mission solutions we can flexibly tailor. We also look forward to showcasing our Challenger and Global platforms to business jet customers, who will benefit from our aircraft's cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, reliability and smooth ride."RELATED STORY:Dassault to display Falcon 2000LXS, Falcon 10X alongside combat aircraft at Dubai AirshowEmbraer to display Praetor 600, E195-E2 jets at Dubai AirshowGulfstream to exhibit G700, G500 at Dubai Airshow The Global 7500 has an impressive top speed of Mach 0.925 and a range of 7,700 nautical miles. The business jet has unmatched performance in its class. The Challenger, another class-leading jet, combines its world-class interior with high value. The jet has the widest cabin and the lowest direct operating cost in its class. These bizjets have a number of capabilities and advantages, making these aircraft a prime option for customers. The Defense sales team will be on-site to highlight Bombardier's portfolio of versatile aircraft platforms like the Global 6500 jet. Bombardier Defense has over 500 specialized business aircraft in service globally, accumulating more than three million fleet hours with roughly 160 operators in 50 countries. The Challenger and Global aircraft families offer customers a solution to crucial operations like humanitarian assistance, VIP transportation, electronic warfare, search and rescue and maritime patrol.