Transport Canada (Transport Canada) has issued a type certificate for the twin-engine business jet middle class Bombardier Challenger 650, according to the manufacturer. It is expected that the aircraft will begin delivery in 2015 - estimated editions AIN, with semi-annual delay. Challenger 650 was introduced in October last year at NBAA business aviation exhibition in the United States. The machine is based on an earlier business jet Challenger 605 included in the family of Challenger 600. Unlike its predecessor, the new aircraft is equipped with a comfortable interior. In particular, he received a wider passenger seats. Challenger 650 also received a more advanced avionics: on-board Vision Flight Deck on the basis of the package Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion.
The aircraft is equipped with two turbofan engines GE CF34-3B MTO with take-off thrust 4,182 tons - 5% more powerful powerplant for the Challenger 605. According to the standard specification of a business jet can hold 10 pass. As previously reported, the launch customer for the new type was the American business operator NetJets, which has signed a firm contract for 25 boards and received an option for another 50 units. Catalogue value Challenger 650 - US $ 33.25 million. The main competitors of the aircraft considered business jets Dassault Falcon 2000 range.
