Bombardier's Challenger 350 jet receives Transport Canada certification

Montreal, Canada – Bombardier Aerospace's Challenger 350 aircraft was granted full type certification from Transport Canada (TC) on June 11, 2014. Bombardier expects certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be received shortly.

 

“With Transport Canada certification of the Challenger 350 aircraft program in-hand, another significant milestone has been achieved,” said Stéphane Leblanc, vice-president and general manager, Challenger Programs, Bombardier Business Aircraft. 

 

Building upon the Challenger 300 jet, the Challenger 350 aircraft offers increased performance from the new twin Honeywell HTF7350 engines, each producing 7,323 lb-ft (33kN) of thrust and reduced emissions under certain operating conditions and increased aerodynamic efficiency with its new canted winglets. This increased power will allow faster time to climb, coupled with increased efficiency, ultimately placing more destinations within reach. The Challenger 350 jet boasts a true seats full, tanks full, 3,200nm (5,926km) range.

 

The Challenger 350 aircraft cabin features a flat floor and an entirely new interior that lets in even more natural light with larger windows. Featuring Lufthansa Technik’s next generation nice HD cabin management system to let passengers control the cabin environment, complemented by contemporary seat design, a new modular galley, and an advanced sideledge giving passengers fingertip control.

 

The Challenger 350 aircraft’s cockpit will be equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced avionics system. Features of the new avionics include synthetic vision, dual inertial reference systems, a paperless capable cockpit, and MultiScan Weather Radar. The forward-thinking avionics are designed to shift the workload away from busy pilots, allowing for increased situational awareness.

 

Challenger 350 aircraft customers will be able to count on a full range of 24/7 support around the world. In preparation for a smooth entry-into-service, Bombardier Aerospace is currently reconfiguring a flight training device and Level D full-flight simulator at its aircraft training center in Dallas, Texas. Customer services staff deployed throughout its worldwide network of service centers, parts depots, and regional support offices will also be ready to support upcoming entry-into-service activities including spare parts deployments, as well as updated information on the Customer Information Centre (CIC) website and the SmartFix Plus online troubleshooting tool.