Toronto, Canada – Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Global 7000 aircraft program completed the successful maiden flight of its first flight test vehicle (FTV1). This first flight marks the start of a flight test program for the newest member of Bombardier’s flagship Global aircraft family, which is scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2018.
The Global 7000 flight test vehicle took off from Bombardier’s facility in Toronto under the command of Captain Ed Grabman, assisted by his co-pilot, Jeff Karnes and Flight Test Engineer Jason Nickel under clear conditions at 10:25 a.m. Nov. 4, 2016.
Dedicated to testing basic system functionality and assessing the handling and flying qualities of the aircraft, the flight lasted approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes, during which all flight controls were exercised, and the systems and aircraft performed as expected. The flight crew conducted a gradual climb to 20,000ft (6,096m) and the aircraft reached a planned test speed of 240kts.
"The first flight is the culmination of an incredible amount of knowledge and experience from our dedicated employees, partners and suppliers,” said David Coleal, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This is a very proud moment for Bombardier and confirms the Global 7000 aircraft program development is on schedule.”
“This is a great day for Bombardier and a very proud moment for the thousands of employees who made this significant milestone a reality,” said Michel Ouellette, senior vice president, Global 7000 and Global 8000 program, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Hard work and dedication from the entire team, including our suppliers, went into this amazing milestone of the development program. With today’s first flight successfully completed, all teams remain focused on meeting the program’s development and certification schedule and the aircraft’s entry-into-service in the second half of 2018.”
“It was very exciting to see our Global 7000 aircraft take to the skies,” said François Caza, vice president, product development and chief engineer, Bombardier product development engineering. “The successful conclusion of this process clears the way for the start of our comprehensive flight test program leading to certification.”
The Global 7000 large business jet offers four living spaces and a dedicated crew area for interior design flexibility. Engineered with a next-generation transonic wing design, the Global 7000 aircraft offers a smooth flight, steep approach capability, and short field performance, coupled with highly efficient engines, large cabin and advanced cockpit.
The Global 7000 business aircraft will feature a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925 and range capability of 7,400nm (13,705km) at Mach 0.85 with eight passengers.
Source: Bombardier
The Global 7000 flight test vehicle took off from Bombardier’s facility in Toronto under the command of Captain Ed Grabman, assisted by his co-pilot, Jeff Karnes and Flight Test Engineer Jason Nickel under clear conditions at 10:25 a.m. Nov. 4, 2016.
Dedicated to testing basic system functionality and assessing the handling and flying qualities of the aircraft, the flight lasted approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes, during which all flight controls were exercised, and the systems and aircraft performed as expected. The flight crew conducted a gradual climb to 20,000ft (6,096m) and the aircraft reached a planned test speed of 240kts.
"The first flight is the culmination of an incredible amount of knowledge and experience from our dedicated employees, partners and suppliers,” said David Coleal, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This is a very proud moment for Bombardier and confirms the Global 7000 aircraft program development is on schedule.”
“This is a great day for Bombardier and a very proud moment for the thousands of employees who made this significant milestone a reality,” said Michel Ouellette, senior vice president, Global 7000 and Global 8000 program, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Hard work and dedication from the entire team, including our suppliers, went into this amazing milestone of the development program. With today’s first flight successfully completed, all teams remain focused on meeting the program’s development and certification schedule and the aircraft’s entry-into-service in the second half of 2018.”
“It was very exciting to see our Global 7000 aircraft take to the skies,” said François Caza, vice president, product development and chief engineer, Bombardier product development engineering. “The successful conclusion of this process clears the way for the start of our comprehensive flight test program leading to certification.”
The Global 7000 large business jet offers four living spaces and a dedicated crew area for interior design flexibility. Engineered with a next-generation transonic wing design, the Global 7000 aircraft offers a smooth flight, steep approach capability, and short field performance, coupled with highly efficient engines, large cabin and advanced cockpit.
The Global 7000 business aircraft will feature a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925 and range capability of 7,400nm (13,705km) at Mach 0.85 with eight passengers.
Source: Bombardier
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