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Global 5000 first flight pierces gloomy overcast

Early last month–while Bombardier’s business jet production was closed for a four-month plant shutdown in response to dropping sales and deliveries, and fo

By Gordon Gilbert • Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

January 17, 2008

Early last month–while Bombardier’s business jet production was closed for a four-month plant shutdown in response to dropping sales and deliveries, and following on the heels of the announcement of a plan that will lay off 3,000 employees–a bit of good news broke through the gloom. The first Global 5000 entered flight-test after completing its maiden voyage on March 7.

During the 3 hr 44 min flight northwest of Toronto, it reached a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet and a maximum indicated airspeed of 340 knots. The flight was dedicated to testing basic system functionality and assessing the aircraft’s handling and flying qualities. It occurred in accordance with the program schedule established at official launch a year ago, said Bombardier. Type certification is on schedule for early next year, with first customer delivery taking place at the end of that year. Bombardier has not disclosed the number of orders for the Global 5000.

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