Bombardier Further Improves Segment-defining Challenger 350 Aircraft with Suite of Enhancements

• Performance improvement package now allows the Challenger 350 aircraft to fly up to 1,500 NM farther out of short runways
• Newly introduced Head-up Display (HUD) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS) capabilities now available to complement the aircraft’s unmatched versatility
• Enhanced sound-proofing technology further establishes the Challenger 350 aircraft cabin as the quietest in its class
• Challenger 300 series aircraft family boasts more deliveries in the last decade than any other business jet platform

Bombardier today confirmed a suite of updates to its Challenger 350 aircraft are all progressing on track for implementation in 2019, further underscoring its leadership position in the super mid-size segment. New enhancements for the aircraft include a performance improvement package particularly effective for short runways, available compact Head-up Display (HUD) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS), along with improved cockpit aesthetics and cabin sound-proofing technology.

“The new offerings we have introduced on the Challenger 350 aircraft clearly reflect our longstanding commitment to continually innovate and boost the performance of the industry’s best-selling business jet,” said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Aviation. “With its unmatched reliability and economics, unrivalled cabin comfort and ultra-smooth ride, the Challenger 350 aircraft offers customers an unbeatable value proposition. With these enhancements in place, we are confident that the Challenger 350 business jet will continue to be the leading choice of knowledgeable and experienced operators around the globe for years to come.”

A performance improvement package consisting of enhanced rudder authority and superior braking performance allows Bombardier’s best-selling Challenger 350 aircraft to fly up to 1,500 NM farther out of short runways and enables operation at Santa Monica airport. The greater short-field performance ability of the aircraft conveniently complements its steep approach certifications, awarded by international regulatory bodies including EASA, FAA and TC, thereby granting passengers access to reach countless coveted destinations worldwide.

The available lightweight HUD and EVS allow pilots to fly eyes forward in all phases of flight, most crucially during takeoff and landing. These technological enhancements in the cockpit further expand the advanced avionics functionalities of the aircraft and work to reduce pilot workload and improve overall situational awareness. New Challenger 350 aircraft also feature improved ergonomics and aesthetics, including the Bombardier signature leather-stitched yoke, further highlighting the productive and elegant nature of the advanced flight deck. The HUD and EVS can be installed as a retrofit on in-service models in Bombardier’s extensive global network of service centres.

Recognized for its state-of-the-art acoustical insulation, Bombardier’s best-selling Challenger 350 business jet now features refined sound-proofing technology that reduces cabin noise levels by an additional 1-2 dB SIL, and up to 4-5 dB SIL quieter than previous Challenger 300 series models, clearly establishing it as the quietest aircraft in its class.

As the only super mid-size aircraft that can fly full range at full fuel with full seat capacity, the
Challenger 350 aircraft offers the luxury of having it all. With its signature smooth ride, exceptional cabin and the lowest operating costs in its class, the best-selling business aircraft of the last decade is in high demand on the charter market. With a range of 3,200 NM (5,926 km), the Challenger 350 aircraft can connect New York to London non-stop.

These new capabilities and cockpit improvements build on Bombardier’s drive and commitment to offer its customers consistent innovation on the high-performing Challenger 300 aircraft platform, which has accounted for more deliveries than any other business aircraft in the last decade.

About Bombardier

With over 68,000 employees, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries as well as a broad portfolio of products and services for the business aviation, commercial aviation and rail transportation markets. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion US. The company is recognized on the 2019 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Notes to Editors

Visit the Bombardier Business Aircraft website for more information on our industry-leading products and services.

Follow @Bombardierjets on Twitter to receive the latest news and updates from Bombardier Business Aircraft.

To receive our press releases, please visit the RSS Feed section.

Bombardier, Challenger 300, andChallenger 350 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.