Bombardier Global Express

Digital.ai Appoints Keith Stewart as Chief Customer Officer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Digital.ai , an industry-leading technology company that helps Global 5000 enterprises automate software delivery through its AI-powered DevSecOps platform, today announced the appointment of Keith Stewart as Chief Customer Officer.

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  • Digital.ai , an industry-leading technology company that helps Global 5000 enterprises automate software delivery through its AI-powered DevSecOps platform, today announced the appointment of Keith Stewart as Chief Customer Officer.
  • In his role, Stewart will be responsible for managing sales engineers, professional services, and customer support.
  • “I had the privilege of working with Keith at a previous juncture while he was chief growth officer at K4Connect, and witnessed first-hand his track record of leading large, successful sales organizations and navigating fiercely competitive, complex environments through digital transformations,” said Derek Holt, CEO, Digital.ai.
  • In recent startup roles, Stewart led customer facing teams in FinTech and Healthcare markets helping organizations in highly regulated and risk-averse environments manage digital transformation initiatives.

XO Ascends as The World’s Premier Private Aviation Network

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Lynn Fischer, Chief Marketing Officer at XO said: “XO has assembled a team and developed an approach deeply committed to transforming private aviation and air mobility.

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  • Lynn Fischer, Chief Marketing Officer at XO said: “XO has assembled a team and developed an approach deeply committed to transforming private aviation and air mobility.
  • XO is not merely adapting to the future of private aviation; it's shaping it.
  • Through the integration of augmented intelligence, XO delivers unprecedented efficiency, convenience, and customization to the private aviation sector.
  • XO navigates multifaceted air transportation operations in a largely unscheduled private aviation environment; its network can deliver complex trip coordination from diverse private terminals with bespoke aircraft, crew, catering, and ground transportation arrangements.

Bombardier Defense Delivers Global 6000 Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Bombardier Defense delivered the seventh Global 6000 aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program

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  • Bombardier Defense delivered the seventh Global 6000 aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program
    Global business jets have become go-to platforms for special missions around the world, thanks to their speed, payload capacity, reduced cost of maintenance, fuel efficiency, reliability, and endurance
    MONTRÉAL, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier recently celebrated the seventh delivery of a Global 6000 aircraft to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program at the company’s Hartford Service Centre, in Connecticut.
  • Bombardier has already delivered six Global aircraft to the BACN program under previous agreements.
  • “Bombardier Defense is proud to be a trusted partner of the U.S. Air Force,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice-President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense.
  • “Our flexibility and mission-focused approach has made the Global aircraft exceedingly recognized as the optimal option for governments and defense contractors around the world.

Bombardier, Duncan Aviation to Offer Gogo Business Aviation’s 5G Connectivity Upgrade on Select Bombardier Aircraft

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Customers can now install 5G provisions, which include new MB-13 antennas, on new and in-service Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft at Bombardier Service Centres worldwide and Duncan Aviation facilities in the U.S.

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  • Customers can now install 5G provisions, which include new MB-13 antennas, on new and in-service Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft at Bombardier Service Centres worldwide and Duncan Aviation facilities in the U.S.
    MONTRÉAL, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier and Duncan Aviation today announced the upcoming introduction of Gogo Business Aviation’s 5G connectivity, with the installation of Gogo 5G Broadband System including the provisional installation of MB13 antennas in Bombardier Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft.
  • New customers, or those with AVANCE L5 onboard, will be able to install 5G-enabling MB13 antennas and associated installation kits using the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) – developed jointly by Bombardier and Duncan Aviation – at all Bombardier Service Centers and at Duncan Aviation’s facilities throughout the United States.
  • “At Bombardier, we’re always striving to provide the best in-cabin experience for our customers.
  • “Duncan Aviation is proud to offer the most current In-Flight Connectivity Solutions for our customers,” said Ryan Huss, Duncan Aviation Vice President of Service Sales.

Bombardier Introduces Advanced Avionics Upgrade for In-Service Global Aircraft Equipped with the Bombardier Vision Flight Deck

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

New upgrade enhances situational awareness and essential visualization features, boosts safety and efficiency

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  • New upgrade enhances situational awareness and essential visualization features, boosts safety and efficiency
    Available for Bombardier Vision flight deck of in-service Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft, leveraging features introduced on in-production Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft
    A Global 6000 business jet is the first aircraft to receive the upgrade, which is available now at all Bombardier service centres worldwide
    MONTRÉAL, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today introduced its new Advanced Avionics Upgrade (AAU) for the Bombardier Vision flight deck, a new avionics software and hardware enhancement that boasts the latest technology to enhance situational awareness and offer advanced visualization features.
  • Powered by Collins Aerospace and available for in-service Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft equipped with the Bombardier Vision flight deck, the AAU is designed to take in-service Global aircraft to the next level by providing avionics features currently available on in-production Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft.
  • A Global 6000 business jet is the first aircraft to receive the upgrade, which is currently being installed at the Wichita Service Centre.
  • Installation of the AAU on in-service Global aircraft is available across the complete Bombardier service centre network.

Bombardier Defense Delivers Global 6000 Aircraft to Saab’s GlobalEye Program Destined to Join the Swedish Air Force

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Bombardier Defense provides an array of flexible, trusted and customizable aircraft, that serve as the ultimate platform for the most demanding missions around the world.

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  • Bombardier Defense provides an array of flexible, trusted and customizable aircraft, that serve as the ultimate platform for the most demanding missions around the world.
  • MONTREAL, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Defense recently celebrated the sixth delivery of a Global 6000 aircraft to Swedish defense supplier Saab, ready to be transformed by Saab into their Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye.
  • This aircraft will join the Swedish Air Force once Saab completes the transformation, further highlighting the illustrious capabilities of both companies in providing forward-looking solutions for nations across the globe.
  • 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.

Leidos to train U.S. Army aviators on Bombardier Global aircraft

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

"Leidos is pleased to help train the next generation of airborne ISR pilots for the U.S. Army and support their critical mission," said Micah Stauffer, Leidos vice president and director of aviation operations.

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  • "Leidos is pleased to help train the next generation of airborne ISR pilots for the U.S. Army and support their critical mission," said Micah Stauffer, Leidos vice president and director of aviation operations.
  • The investments made by Leidos serve as an important foundation as the HADES program continues to evolve."
  • Leidos will provide ground and flight training for Army aviators through Bombardier Global 6000-class business jets.
  • Leidos will also provide curriculum, support materials and help develop training manuals.

BC FLIGHT, PRIVATE JET SERVICE PROVIDER, ANNOUNCES THE 10-HOUR JET CARD AND WILL PARTNER WITH THE ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC IN DETROIT

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

ROCHESTER, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BC Flight, a premier private jet service, providing jet travel to southeastern Michigan, introduces the 10-Hour Jet Card as a low-commitment option in private aviation.

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  • ROCHESTER, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BC Flight, a premier private jet service, providing jet travel to southeastern Michigan, introduces the 10-Hour Jet Card as a low-commitment option in private aviation.
  • Premier private jet service, BC Flight, introduces the 10-Hour Jet Card as a low-commitment option in private aviation.
  • This summer, BC Flight will partner with the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Delta Dental Pairings Party and Pro-Am.
  • With reliable service, competitive pricing, and one of the lowest jet card commitments available, the company is transforming private aviation into a practical, yet truly relaxing travel option.

CAE announces Vienna, Austria as the location for its new business aviation training centre in Central Europe

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Monday, May 22, 2023

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – CAE today announced at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE 2023) that it is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2024.

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  • GENEVA, Switzerland, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – CAE today announced at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE 2023) that it is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2024.
  • "Vienna is the ideal location for CAE's new business aviation training centre in Central Europe.
  • In addition to the Vienna training centre, CAE is expanding and optimizing its business aviation network around the world.
  • In November 2022, the company launched business aviation training at CAE Singapore on a newly installed Gulfstream G650 FFS.

Bombardier Achieves Regulatory Approvals for Installation of Smart Link Plus System on In-Service Challenger and Global Aircraft

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Smart Link Plus system enables operators to make data-driven decisions in real time, maximizing operational efficiency

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  • Smart Link Plus system enables operators to make data-driven decisions in real time, maximizing operational efficiency
    MONTREAL, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced major advancements in its comprehensive * Smart Link Plus connected aircraft system with several key regulatory approvals.
  • With these approvals, operators of all in-service Challenger 300, Challenger 350, Challenger 3500, Challenger 605 and Challenger 650, as well as Global 5000, Global 6000, Global Express and Global XRS aircraft will be able to install the innovative Smart Link Plus aircraft health management system on their business jets.
  • “The Smart Link Plus system is fundamentally changing the way Bombardier supports its customers,” said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Aftermarket Services & Strategy, Bombardier.
  • Bombardier is working to finalize all regulatory approvals for operators of Challenger 604 and Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft.