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200TH CHALLENGER 300 JET ENTERS SERVICE WITH

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

July 29, 2008

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L to R: Challenger 605, Challenger 850, Challenger 300

•VistaJet adds Challenger trio to fleet

Montreal, July 29, 2008 – Bombardier Aerospace today announced the delivery of the 200th
Challenger 300 aircraft to VistaJet, a privately owned business aviation solutions company
headquartered in Switzerland. The milestone aircraft is one of a trio of Challenger aircraft
delivered to VistaJet in July, including a Challenger 605 and Challenger 850 business jets.
The aircraft will enter service with VistaJet’s rapidly growing fleet on August first.
“This is a fantastic milestone for the Challenger 300 jet, an aircraft that continues to exceed
customer expectations,” said Eric Martel, vice-president and general manager, Challenger and
Global. “With over 200 aircraft manufactured since entering customer service in January 2004,
the Challenger 300 aircraft is one of the best selling jets in corporate aviation history.”
VistaJet’s fleet currently features more than 35 medium to ultra long-range jets – from the
premium Learjet 40 XR aircraft to the Global Express XRS jet, the ultimate business aircraft – all
with an average age of less than two years. The company expects to grow its fleet to 98 aircraft
once all jets on order including options have been delivered.
Challenger 605 steep approach capability key to access at London City Airport
“Our new Challenger 605 aircraft will focus on meeting the increasing demand at London City
Airport, directly linking business and government leaders to the heart of London’s financial
district,” said Bing Chen, VistaJet Chief Executive Officer. “London City Airport is by far the most
convenient way to access one of the world’s most important financial centers. Together the
Challenger 605 and our Learjet 40 XR aircraft are the ideal combination to offer the best
possible service at this airport.”
In order to qualify to operate at London City Airport, an aircraft must demonstrate its ability to be
flown safely at a 5.5-degree or greater approach angle, take off and land on the airport’s 4,327-
foot (1,319-meter) runway, and meet the local noise requirements. The Challenger 605 jet
received approval for steep approach and landing capability at London City Airport in 2007.

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L to R:     Bing Chen, CEO VistaJet, Thomas Flohr, Chairman, VistaJet
Guy Hachey, President and COO Bombardier Aerospace
Eric Martel, Vice-President, Challenger and Global

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft
and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a
global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended
Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and
North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

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