After Rail Sale, Bombardier Sets Course As Bizjet-Only Manufacturer

Bombardier Global 7500

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range business jet accommodating up to 19 passengers. Operated using the Vision flight deck with advanced avionics, it includes enhanced and synthetic vision systems, a heads-up display, and performance-based navigation. Powered by General Electric's Passport engines, the Global 7500 has a maximum takeoff weight of 114,850 lb. and a fuel capacity of 7,687 gal. Its maximum range is 7,700 nm, and its maximum cruise speed is Mach 0.85.

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Bombardier will specialize as a business aviation manufacturer after agreeing to sell its train division to Alstom of France for $4.2-4.5 billion in cash, ending a month of speculation during which everything at the storied Canadian company was apparently up for sale. Bombardier executives announced...
Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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