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Bombardier hampered by 'brutal' engine supply shortfall from unnamed supplier; Martel says deliveries rising

Bombardier says it is still contending with a 'brutal' engine supply shortfall from an unnamed manufacturer that last year halted its final assembly line for weeks. Martel acknowledged the constraint even as the OEM reports deliveries are rising, underscoring ongoing risk to production schedules.

2026-02-12T08:03:59.666145-08:00

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Bombardier completes five‑year turnaround after 157 business‑jet deliveries, posts $17.5B backlog

2026-02-12T03:39:37.392937-08:00

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Vista Global orders 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500s with options for 120 more — $1.18B firm, up to ~$4.72B

2026-02-11T02:09:35.983850-08:00

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Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions to boost U.S. MRO and AOG coverage

2026-02-09T05:13:54.661164-08:00

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Private Air ends Bombardier maintenance and support relationship Private Air, a Canadian business-aviation operator, has ended its maintenance and support arrangements with Bombardier, exiting the OEM’s aftersales services network. The decision removes Bombardier as the operator’s maintenance provider and will change how Private Air sources services for its Bombardier fleet.

2026-02-12T09:35:37.780361-08:00

Private Air ends Bombardier maintenance and support relationship

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Bombardier hampered by 'brutal' engine supply shortfall from unnamed supplier; Martel says deliveries rising Bombardier says it is still contending with a 'brutal' engine supply shortfall from an unnamed manufacturer that last year halted its final assembly line for weeks. Martel acknowledged the constraint even as the OEM reports deliveries are rising, underscoring ongoing risk to production schedules.

2026-02-12T08:03:59.666145-08:00

Bombardier hampered by 'brutal' engine supply shortfall from unnamed supplier; Martel says deliveries rising

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Bombardier completes five‑year turnaround after 157 business‑jet deliveries, posts $17.5B backlog Bombardier completed a five‑year turnaround in 2025 after delivering 157 business jets, exceeding its forecasts and posting a $17.5 billion business‑jet backlog. Management said revenues rose, the company met all targets for the year and will pivot from deleveraging to active capital allocation while giving a positive outlook for 2026.

2026-02-12T03:39:37.392937-08:00

Bombardier completes five‑year turnaround after 157 business‑jet deliveries, posts $17.5B backlog

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Vista Global orders 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500s with options for 120 more — $1.18B firm, up to ~$4.72B Vista Global has placed a firm order for 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500 super‑midsize business jets, with options for 120 additional aircraft. The initial agreement is valued at $1.18 billion and could rise to roughly $4.72 billion if all options are exercised, marking a major fleet refresh.

2026-02-11T02:09:35.983850-08:00

Vista Global orders 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500s with options for 120 more — $1.18B firm, up to ~$4.72B

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Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions to boost U.S. MRO and AOG coverage Bombardier has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions, an MRO facility at Wilmington, Delaware Airport, integrating it into the OEM’s aftersales network to expand U.S. MRO and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) coverage for business-jet operators. The move aims to boost regional service capacity and AOG responsiveness.

2026-02-09T05:13:54.661164-08:00

Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions to boost U.S. MRO and AOG coverage

DefenseNews.com

U.S. Army seeks up to 11 Bombardier Global 6500s for HADES ISR modernization The U.S. Army is pursuing up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 business jets for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES), marking a shift away from decades‑old turboprop ISR platforms as the service modernizes airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.

2026-01-29T09:56:40.616116-08:00

U.S. Army seeks up to 11 Bombardier Global 6500s for HADES ISR modernization

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Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000 Gulfstream, Dassault and Bombardier are rolling out a new wave of ultra‑long‑range business jets aimed at wealthy Asia‑Pacific clients, offering nonstop, globe‑spanning capability. Bombardier’s Global 8000 prioritizes higher cruise speed and a luxury cabin to shave travel time, positioning it as a subsonic redefinition of long‑range business travel.

2026-01-28T09:39:46.004790-08:00

Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000

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De-icing limits under scrutiny after Bombardier Challenger 600 crash in Bangor Investigators have not yet concluded the cause of the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash in Bangor, but the airframe and its derivatives have long attracted scrutiny for wings sensitive to contamination. The accident renews questions about operational de‑icing limits, contamination detection and certification guidance for large business jets.

2026-01-27T05:53:51.271497-08:00

De-icing limits under scrutiny after Bombardier Challenger 600 crash in Bangor

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Bombardier hampered by 'brutal' engine supply shortfall from unnamed supplier; Martel says deliveries rising

Bombardier completes five‑year turnaround after 157 business‑jet deliveries, posts $17.5B backlog

Vista Global orders 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500s with options for 120 more — $1.18B firm, up to ~$4.72B

Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions to boost U.S. MRO and AOG coverage

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