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Bombardier Defense unveils armasuisse’s Global 7500 Head-of-State aircraft

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Bombardier Defense has publicly unveiled armasuisse’s first Global 7500 multi-mission aircraft, designed for government transport and emergency evacuation.

Delivered in December 2024, the aircraft will enter service in early 2025 under the Federal Air Transport Service.

Key Features & Capabilities

  • Unmatched Performance: Top speed Mach 0.925, range 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km).
  • Smooth Fl?x Wing Technology: Enhances safety, comfort, and aerodynamic efficiency.
  • Mission Flexibility: Tailored for head-of-state travel and humanitarian operations.
  • Reliability: Over 99.8% fleet dispatch reliability since 2018.
  • Future Enhancements: Self-protection system to be installed by late 2025.

This milestone marks the first Global 7500 configured for head-of-state multi-mission use, further cementing Bombardier Defense’s expertise in specialised government and military aircraft solutions.

This post was published on 29 January 2025 15:41

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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