Bombardier and THC Agree on 12 Business Aircraft
The order includes Challenger 3500, Global 5500 and Global 8000 aircraft, with options taking the agreement to as many as 60.
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Bombardier and Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC) have entered a purchase agreement covering up to 60 business aircraft, including a firm order for 12 jets.
Key details
- The firm order comprises five Bombardier Challenger 3500s, five Global 5500s and two Global 8000s.
- The agreement carries an approximate value of $568 million.
- The agreement follows a letter of intent announced in July.
- Bombardier committed to a long-term strategic investment in Saudi Arabia, including a local footprint.
THC ordered five Challenger 3500s, five Global 5500s and two Global 8000s.
Why it matters
The aircraft will establish THC’s business aircraft fleet and mark the company’s entry into business aviation. The agreement pairs the Challenger 3500, which can carry up to nine passengers, with larger Global models: the Global 5500 can carry up to 16, while the Global 8000 offers a stated range of 8,000 nautical miles.
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