Aircraft
Bombardier: New Lighter Wing Won't Delay Global 7000
The company is not detailing the changes involved with the wing, but stresses that the only change involves the weight, not aerodynamics.
Production of Bombardier's Global 5000, 6000, and (shown here) 7000 will be moved from Toronto Downsview Airport to a new facility at Toronto Pearson Airport in 2021. (Photo: Bombardier Aerospace)
Production of Bombardier's Global 5000, 6000, and (shown here) 7000 will be moved from Toronto Downsview Airport to a new facility at Toronto Pearson Airport in 2021. (Photo: Bombardier Aerospace)

Bombardier Business Aircraft is planning to incorporate a slightly lighter wing on its Global 7000, beginning with its fifth flight-test vehicle (FTV), but the company maintains that the certification program for what will become its top-of-the-line business jet remains on track for entry into service in late 2018. The company is not detailing the changes involved with the wing, but stresses that the only change involves the weight, not aerodynamics.


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