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Bombardier Prepping Global 7000 for Flight this Year

The manufacturer is confident that it is working through wing development issues.

With its C Series certifications accomplished, Bombardier now has “all hands are on deck on [the] Global 7000.” Certification is currently expected in 2018. (Photo: Bombardier)

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

August 5, 2016

Bombardier is preparing for the first flight of its Global 7000 later this year as it pushes to bring the aircraft to market in the latter part of 2018, company president and CEO Alain Bellemare told analysts today during its release of the second quarter results. Bombardier a year ago had set the new 2018 timeline for market entry, but has remained quiet on when first flight may occur.

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