Bombardier Sells Four Global 5000 Jets for Operation With the German MoD

(Montreal, Quebec, January 17, 2008) -- Bombardier today announced the sale of four high-speed Global 5000 jets, which will be operated by the German Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Special Mission Wing for VIP transport and Medical Evacuation (MedEvac) flights. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2011.

The Global 5000 jets were selected by the Federal Office for Defence Technology and Procurement in Germany (BWB), as part of a broader agreement regarding the modernization of the MoD's Special Mission Wing. Lufthansa Technik AG of Hamburg, Germany, is the prime contractor for the overall agreement, which also includes the purchase of two Airbus A319 Corporate Jetliners. The six new aircraft will replace the MoD's existing fleet of Challenger 601 aircraft.

"Bombardier has a long standing relationship with the German Ministry of Defence, a Challenger aircraft operator for more than 20 years. We are delighted that they have once again selected Bombardier aircraft for their Special Mission Wing and to fly German government and parliamentary officials," said Derek Gilmour, vice-president, sales and marketing, Bombardier Aircraft Services. "The Global 5000 jet is the best suited aircraft to meet the BWB tender's 12-seat jet requirement, which includes intercontinental range and the ability to reconfigure the interior to MedEvac capabilities when required."

Source : Bombadier Aerospace

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