Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports. 
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.

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Bombardier manufactures a variety of business aircraft models, provides engineering, and aircraft maintenance services.

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Charlotte Bailey

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a 10-year service support agreement with Bombardier for two recently delivered Global 6500s. Signed on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces, the contract enrolls the multi-role aircraft into Bombardier’s Smart Services Defense program, offering round-the-clock access to Bombardier’s service and support network.
Bombardier stated that this program “provides comprehensive cost coverage for parts, including landing gear and auxiliary power unit, labor, ground support equipment, engineering expertise, technical assistance, access to mobile response teams, and shipping costs.”
The modified jets, delivered in June via Bombardier Defense, will be primarily used in a VIP transport role. They will operate through the 75th Swedish Civil Aviation Squadron at Skaraborg’s F7 Air Fleet, based at Arlanda Airport. Designated the TP 106 in Swedish military service, the units will replace a Gulfstream IV and G550, while providing commonality with Sweden’s upcoming Saab GlobalEye AEW&amp;C aircraft.
Acquisition of the new platforms was carried out through what the FMV termed “a targeted deal” with Bombardier, worth a total of SEK 1.1 billion ($113 million). The agency was tasked with replacing Sweden’s existing state aircraft in the first quarter of 2025, with a formal purchase made in May. The FMV stated the “rapid delivery was made possible by the fact that the aircraft had already been manufactured and had previously been used within the framework of the supplier’s demo operations.”

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