Bombardier’s Wichita site has a rich history as the manufacturing center of the iconic Learjet, and over the years, Bombardier expanded the site’s operations to include completion work for the Global 5000 and Global 5500 aircraft cabins as the latest diversification for this skilled workforce. Those employees had something big to celebrate recently as the first long-range Global 5500 business jet entered into service when delivered to an undisclosed customer.
Bombardier’s Long-range Global 5500 Enters Service
Key Takeaways:
- The Bombardier Global 5500 business jet has officially entered service with its first delivery, a significant milestone for the company and its Wichita site, which handles the aircraft's interior completions.
- The aircraft boasts an extended range of 5,900 nautical miles and introduces significant cabin innovations, including the patented Nuage seating and the Bombardier Pũr Air purification system.
- Its successful entry into service during a global pandemic highlights Bombardier's resilience, flexibility, and dedication to operational excellence and safety.
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