Aircraft
Bombardier Smart Link Plus OK'd for Challengers, Globals
Transport Canada, EASA, and the FAA have OK'd installation of Smart Link Plus health monitoring systems on most Bombardier Challengers and Globals.
Bombardier Smart Link Plus aircraft health monitoring system
Transport Canada, EASA, and the FAA have approved installation of Smart Link Plus health monitoring systems on most in-service Bombardier Challengers and Globals. (Photo: Bombardier)

Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus aircraft health monitoring system is now approved by Transport Canada, EASA, and the FAA for installation on most Challenger and Global models. The approvals permit operators of all in-service Challenger 300/350/3500s, Challenger 605/650s, and Global Express/XRS/5000/6000s to install Smart Link Plus. Approvals for the Challenger 604 and Global 5500/6500 are expected by early 2024, Bombardier noted.

Smart Link Plus collects crucial aircraft data that enables flight and maintenance crews to quickly prioritize and proactively troubleshoot essential in-flight alerts, increasing operational efficiency, according to Bombardier. Further, it said, aircraft operators can track, troubleshoot, and dispatch a technician based on information received from the system, reducing downtime due to maintenance issues.