Bombardier Copyright The Bombardier Global 7000 aircraft flight test program is progressing well with the Flight Test Vehicle 1 (FTV1) ...
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The ultra-long range business jet achieved this unprecedented milestone within five months after commencing flight tests in November 2016.
The two aircraft flight test fleet is currently flying from Bombardier's Flight Testing Center in Wichita and has achieved approximately 200 flight hours.
Both test vehicles have been demonstrating excellent reliability, as the aircraft prepares to enter into service in the second half of 2018.
“Our flight test vehicles continue to show a high degree of maturity in testing, dispatching twice daily in many cases,” said Michel Ouellette, Senior Vice President, Global 7000 and Global 8000 Program.
With eight passengers, the Global 7000 can fly 7,400 nm (13,705 km) at Mach 0.85 and offers unparalleled comfort and an exceptionally smooth ride, made possible by the aircraft’s advanced wing.
The second Global 7000 Flight Test Vehicle (FTV2), which completed its initial flight in Toronto on March 4 is dedicated to testing aircraft propulsion, electrical and mechanical systems.
The advanced wing design on the Global 7000 aircraft was conceived to optimize speed, range and control for an exceptionally smooth ride, steep approach capability and short field performance.
The Global 7000 business aircraft will connect London to Singapore, Dubai to New York City, or Sydney to San Francisco non-stop, and feature a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.
The aircraft is powered by two new generation GE Passport turbofan engines, which is designed to power extra-long-range business aircraft withing the 10,000 to 20,000 lbs of thrust range.
