Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 5500, 6500 Gain U.S. Approval
Along with the approval, the Montreal-based manufacturer also announced the delivery of the first 6500 on order with HK Bellawings.
Bombardier handed over the first Global 6500 on order with HK Bellawings as it celebrated the receipt of U.S. approval for both the 6500 and its sibling, the 5500. (Photo: Bombardier)
Bombardier handed over the first Global 6500 on order with HK Bellawings as it celebrated the receipt of U.S. approval for both the 6500 and its sibling, the 5500. (Photo: Bombardier)

Bombardier received FAA validation for its newest Globals, the 5500 and 6500, paving the way for the aircraft to enter the U.S. market. With the latest nod, Bombardier has a triumvirate of approvals for the models, with Transport Canada certification coming in late September, followed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s nod in October. The first 6500 entered service in late September following Canadian approval. As Bombardier celebrated the FAA approval, the Montreal-based manufacturer also today announced the delivery of the initial 6500 on order with Hong Kong-based HK Bellawings.