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Ontario reverses $28.9M Challenger 650 purchase after political backlash over Premier Doug Ford’s jet use

Ontario has decided to sell the used Bombardier Challenger 650 it bought for Premier Doug Ford, reversing a decision confirmed days earlier amid public criticism. The government said it would market the aircraft “as quickly as possible” after the acquisition drew negative attention.

2026-04-20T10:17:16.507406-07:00

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Bombardier and Vista sign $300M long-term Smart Parts services agreement for Challenger 3500 fleets

2026-04-20T02:58:36.318569-07:00

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Vista starts Global 7500-to-Global 8000 retrofit with first Bombardier upgrade jet delivered

2026-04-15T02:08:09.205669-07:00

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Bond ramps Bombardier Global 8000 commitment: expands options to 24 jets, pushes deal to $5bn

2026-04-14T05:15:00.507740-07:00

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Ontario reverses $28.9M Challenger 650 purchase after political backlash over Premier Doug Ford’s jet use Ontario has decided to sell the used Bombardier Challenger 650 it bought for Premier Doug Ford, reversing a decision confirmed days earlier amid public criticism. The government said it would market the aircraft “as quickly as possible” after the acquisition drew negative attention.

2026-04-20T10:17:16.507406-07:00

Ontario reverses $28.9M Challenger 650 purchase after political backlash over Premier Doug Ford’s jet use

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Bombardier and Vista sign $300M long-term Smart Parts services agreement for Challenger 3500 fleets Bombardier and private-jet operator Vista have agreed to a $300 million, five-year services contract focused on Smart Parts for both Vista’s existing business jets and its future Challenger 3500 fleet. The program covers cost for component exchanges and extends to areas such as avionics, tires, brakes, corrosion and related support.

2026-04-20T02:58:36.318569-07:00

Bombardier and Vista sign $300M long-term Smart Parts services agreement for Challenger 3500 fleets

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BOND expands Bombardier Global jet commitment, adding four more aircraft and increasing upgrade options Fractional-ownership start-up BOND, based at Fort Lauderdale International, has expanded an earlier June 2025 Bombardier Business Aircraft order by adding four more Global jets and incorporating additional upgrade options. The move builds on BOND’s ongoing Global 8000 plan, signaling accelerated deliveries and higher transaction value.

2026-04-15T10:15:11.559467-07:00

BOND expands Bombardier Global jet commitment, adding four more aircraft and increasing upgrade options

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Vista starts Global 7500-to-Global 8000 retrofit with first Bombardier upgrade jet delivered Vista Global Holding has begun upgrading its Global 7500 fleet to the Global 8000, starting with the first aircraft of an 18-jet retrofit programme. Bombardier has delivered Vista’s first Global 8000 upgrade aircraft, positioning the operator to improve speed, range and cabin luxury across its flagship fleet.

2026-04-15T02:08:09.205669-07:00

Vista starts Global 7500-to-Global 8000 retrofit with first Bombardier upgrade jet delivered

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Bond ramps Bombardier Global 8000 commitment: expands options to 24 jets, pushes deal to $5bn Fractional operator Bond says it has upgraded 24 Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft purchase options after “exceptional demand,” accelerating deliveries and increasing the transaction value to about $5 billion. The club says it is also adding orders for four additional Global 8000 aircraft as it targets a 2027 launch.

2026-04-14T05:15:00.507740-07:00

Bond ramps Bombardier Global 8000 commitment: expands options to 24 jets, pushes deal to $5bn

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Bombardier extends consent solicitation for 7.35% debentures due 2026, sets April 10 deadline Bombardier has extended its consent solicitation for 7.35% debentures maturing in 2026, moving the bondholder approval deadline from March to April 10. The extension gives investors more time to consider proposed amendments to the notes and the related voting mechanics.

2026-03-30T07:01:11.867318-07:00

Bombardier extends consent solicitation for 7.35% debentures due 2026, sets April 10 deadline

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NTSB releases early investigation footage of Air Canada Express CRJ900 collision at LaGuardia The NTSB has released aerial and early-investigation footage of the March 22, 2026 LaGuardia accident in which an Air Canada Express Bombardier CRJ900 struck a firefighting vehicle on Runway 4, killing both pilots. The images show the scale of damage and form part of the agency's initial probe.

2026-03-27T03:01:11.587602-07:00

NTSB releases early investigation footage of Air Canada Express CRJ900 collision at LaGuardia

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Nigeria inducts Bombardier Global 7500 into government fleet Nigeria has inducted a Bombardier Global 7500 into its government fleet, adding an ultra-long-range business jet for official transport and VIP missions. The addition expands state airlift capability and mirrors broader adoption of modern business aircraft by governments and agencies in recent months.

2026-03-25T01:58:25.676349-07:00

Nigeria inducts Bombardier Global 7500 into government fleet

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Ontario reverses $28.9M Challenger 650 purchase after political backlash over Premier Doug Ford’s jet use

Bombardier and Vista sign $300M long-term Smart Parts services agreement for Challenger 3500 fleets

Vista starts Global 7500-to-Global 8000 retrofit with first Bombardier upgrade jet delivered

Bond ramps Bombardier Global 8000 commitment: expands options to 24 jets, pushes deal to $5bn

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