Bombardier wins $753M federal contract to replace RCAF’s Challenger fleet | Globalnews.ca
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The six new Global 6500 jets will replace the Air Force's remaining Challenger aircraft, which are used to shuttle around VIPs like the prime minister and Governor General.
  • Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteEnglish
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    24 hours ago

    It looks like the Global 6500 is a new/in-development plane, but it’s a business jet, which is one of the few things Bombardier seems to do well. Hopefully they won’t make a mess of it.

    • Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteEnglish
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      23 hours ago

      Also, it looks like these jets will be for operations like medevac and disaster relief, with VIP transport continuing to be gravely by the Airbus CC-330.

      This article muddies that a bit by delving into the past controversies with the use of the Challengers as VIP transport.