Bombardier has launched an improved development of its Challenger 300 super midsize corporate jet, the Challenger 350, which will feature more powerful 7,323lb Honeywell HTF7350 engines, advanced avionics and a new cabin interior.
Announced at the EBACE business aviation show in Geneva on Monday, deliveries of the new US$25.8 million jet will begin in 2014, with fractional ownership company NetJets to be the aircraft’s “worldwide launch partner”.
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As well as the new engines, the Challenger 650 will feature canted winglets, a new cabin interior including larger cabin windows and Lufthansa Technik’s HD cabin management system, and a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced avionics system featuring synthetic vision.
Planned performance includes a range with eight passengers of 3,200nm (5,926km) and direct climb to 43,000ft.
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