Flight News On Stiff Competition By Business Jet Manufacturers Who Are Doing Their Best to Produce More Reliable & Cost Effective Jets In The Mark
Bombardier Challenger 300
The Challenger 300s first flight was in 2001 and the aircraft was initially called the Challenger Continental. The aircraft seats up to nine passengers and is powered by two Honeywell HTF7000 turbofans of 6826lbs thrust each. It has a maximum range of 3100 nautical miles with a typical cruise speed of MACH 0, 82.
Take off distance is 1466 miles and landing distance is 792 metres MTOW is 17622 kilograms and maximum landing weight is 15309 kilograms. Payload with maximum fuel is 612 kilograms.
Bombardier Challenger 605
Continuing the Challenger family of mid-size to large business jet aircraft, the 605 carries up to 12 passengers over a 4045 nautical miles range. At 2, 49 metres, it is said to feature the widest cabin of any large-size business jet available today and has stand-up room of 1, 85 metres.
It operates at a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0,82 .An increased payload capacity of 91 kilograms provides customers with additional flexibility to either add one more passenger or 91 kilograms of fuel.
The cabin has an Ethernet-based cabin electronic system, as featured in the Bombardier Global 5000 series. This system provides office environment and entertainment options, including 45,7cm bulkhead-mounted cabin monitors, LCD touch-screen passenger control units, dual DVD/CD player, high-speed Internet and on-board LAN that supports file sharing.
Powered by two General Electric CF-34-3B turbofans, of 8729 lbs thrust each, it has a maximum take off weight of 21909 kilograms, with a take off distance of 1780 miles. Maximum ceiling is 41000 feet.
Bombardier Challenger 850
Market interest in the performance characteristics of the 50-passenger CRJ Airliner led to its introduction into business jet environment. In 1995, the Canadair Special Edition and Corporate Jetliner were launched and renamed as the Challenger 850 aircraft in 2005.
The Challenger 850 offers ease of maintenance and low direct operating costs, thanks to its airliner heritage. Powered by the GE CF34-3B1 turbofan engine of 8729 lb thrust, it has a maximum take off weight of 24040 kilograms with a take off distance of 1922miles. It has a range of 3044 nautical miles with five passengers; 2905 nautical miles with eight passengers and 2584 nautical miles with 15 passengers at a typical cruise speed of Mach 0, 77 or 0, 74 for long range cruise.
The auxiliary fuel tanks can accommodate an additional 1814 kilograms of fuel for a maximum fuel weight of 8289 kilograms.
Bombardier Global 5000
With the introduction of the Global 5000, operators flying both the Global Express XRS and the Global 5000 business aircraft are now able to benefit from fleet commonality, particularly with enhanced crew flexibility thanks to a common type rating, pilot and maintenance training and spare parts.
The Global family marks the entrance of the super large to ultra long-range jets. Developed from global Express technologies the Bombardier Global 5000 jet offers more cabin space with faster and more short-field capability than any in its class. It was one of the first business jets to combine a liquid crystal display with a head up guidance system projector.
Bombardier claims that the Global 5000 flies trans-continental passengers faster than any competing super large business jet, at Mach 0, 89 .Cruising at Mach 0, 85; it can carry eight passengers and three crew non-stop, from continental Europe to Central North America, thanks to its 5200 nautical miles range. Two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans of 14750 lbs thrust propel it to a cruise altitude of 43000 feet in just23 minutes. Maximum ceiling is 51000 feet .Maximum tae off weight is 29780 kilograms with a payload of 508 kilograms with full fuel.
Bombardier Global Express XRS
Also powered by 14750 pound-thrust Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, it has superior short-field performance charactestics, thanks to leading edge slats and Fowler trailing edge flaps.
The Global Express XRS can fly at altitudes of up to 51000 feet carrying eight passengers and a crew of four 5450 nautical miles non-stop at MACH 0, 87; 6150 NAUTICAL MILES NON-STOP AT mach 0, 85 and 6500 nautical miles non-stop at MACH 0,82.
Certificated to stringent regulations by both North American and European airworthiness authorities, the Global Express XRS flies faster, farther, than any other aircraft in its class and accesses the most challenging airfields. Its long-range, high altitude capability, large cabin and design features (wing slats and flaps) also make it ideal for specialized missions.
Global 700 & Global 8000
Bombardier recently announced growth in its flagship Global family with two new new-jets-the Global 7000 and Global 8000.
The Global 7000features a spacious four-zone cabin. This aircraft sets the benchmark for a new category of large business jets. With a volume of 74, 67 cu.m, passengers will enjoy 20% more living space than the cabin of the current industry leader.
The aircraft will have a high-speed cruise of Mach 0,90 and arrange of 7300 nautical miles at Mach 0,85 .It will fly London-Singapore ,New York-Dubai or Beijing-Washington non-stop with 10 passengers. Entry into service is scheduled for 2016.
The Global 8000,which is claimed to be capable of flying further than any other business jet, will feature a superior three-zone 63,32-cum cabin and a range of 7900 nautical miles at Mach 0,85.It will connect Sydney-Los Angeles, Hong Kong-New York and Mumbai-New York non-stop with eight passengers.
The Global 8000 jet will reach a high-speed cruise of M0; 90.Entry into service is scheduled for 2017.
Bombardier new Global aircraft will feature an all-new high-speed transonic wing, designed to significantly optimized aero-dynamic efficiency ,combined with next-generation GE TechX 16500 lb thrust engines to deliver significant efficiency and emissions advantages, including reduced NOx emissions,50% below the International Civil Aviation Organizations upcoming Civil Aircraft Emissions Protocol regulations and an eight percent better overall fuel-efficiency target when compared with the Global Express XRS.
Cabin features, common to both new aircraft, include: maximum natural light through new enlarged windows, that provide approximately 80% more surface per window than on current Global aircraft; a generous baggage suite that is accessible during flight; a crew rest area equipped with berthable seating; a spacious galley with optimized meal preparation and storage possibilities; an innovative approach to cabin zones, giving customers more flexibility and choice when defining their floor plan and innovative design options that bring the comforts of home to the aircraft environment.
Both aircraft will also feature the most up-t-date version of the Global vision flight deck and the advanced connectivity capability of a leading-edge cabin management system to ensure the highest levels of convenience, comfort and control ever presented in a business jet.
Cessna’s Citation Family
The Citation X, first flown in 1993 and certificated in 1996, received an upgrade in 2000 with an increase in weight and thrust. Perhaps it should be noted that the “X” in its name refers to the Roman numeral and not a letter.
The aircraft introduced a number of new design features, including a highly swept wing (37 degrees) and a supercritical airfoil, to give an impressive top speed.
In contrast with earlier Citation aircraft, the wing is mounted below the fuselage, rather than passing through it. This one piece wing offers greater cabin volume and engineering simplicity.
It can carry two crew and up to eight passengers. Powered by two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 engines, it is said to be the worlds fastest civilian aircraft, with a top cruising speed of 525 knots/Mach 0, 92 .Maximum cruising altitude is 5100 feet, range is more than 3070 nautical miles.
During 2009, the first Citation X to be fitted with Elliptical Winglets was delivered .Cessna and Winglet Technology, LLC, collobarated to develop the latter’s patented Elliptical Winglet for retrofit on the Citation X.
Cessna has announced that it will feature the Honeywell Primus Elite avionics platform as well as an upgraded cabin management system on new Citation X business jets beginning this year. Honeywell’s Primus Elite will also be available as an optional service bulletin upgrade through the Cessna Citation Xs.Based on the Citation Xs current Honeywell Primus 2000 system, the five-panel Elite system features liquid crystal displays offering high-resolution graphics display capability for electronic approach charts with aircraft position worldwide as well as XM satellite weather in the United States and Southern Canada.
In addition, improved moving map capability will depict geographical and political boundaries as well as airspace and airways.
Improvements to the cabin management system also included as a standard feature for 2011 deliveries will be touch-screen control panels, MP3 player inputs, an improved stereo sound system optimized for the Citation X cabin, updated Air show display imagery and dual Blu-ray players with a high-definition display monitor mounted in the forward closet.
Citation Ten
Last October, Cessna announced the launch of the Citation Ten, alarger, and advanced version of the Citation X.It also marked the debut of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite and a Cessna-exclusive advanced management system. It features more powerful and more efficient Rolls-Royce engines .First flight of the new Citation Ten will be in the late