Aircraft
Bombardier's Newest Globals Get Transport Canada OK
Certification comes about 16 months after the Montreal-headquartered manufacturer took the wraps off the 5500 and 6500.
The Global 6500, pictured here, was certified along with its Global 5500 sibling, shortly after Transport Canada signed off on the Rolls-Royce Pearl engines powering the new models. (Photo: Bombardier).
The Global 6500, pictured here, was certified along with its Global 5500 sibling, shortly after Transport Canada signed off on the Rolls-Royce Pearl engines powering the new models. (Photo: Bombardier).

Bombardier obtained Transport Canada certification for its newest members of the Global family, the 5500 and 6500, and anticipates EASA and FAA approvals, along with service entry, to follow shortly, the company announced today. The initial customer will lease the first 6500 delivery back to Bombardier for use as a demonstrator. Plans call for a handful of deliveries of the ultra-long-range twinjet by the end of the year.