Canada orders 6+4 Global 6500s to renew VIP fleet

Government of Canada orders six Global 6500 jets

The Government of Canada has confirmed the purchase of six Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to undertake worldwide utility flights and support a broad range of missions, including aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance and national security operations. The agreement was marked today at Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, where the Global 6500 is assembled. Under the programme, inter…

Canada orders 6+4 Global 6500s to renew VIP fleet

The Government Of Canada, Department Of National Defence has placed an order with Bombardier Business Aircraft for six Global 6500s, with options for four additional units, to replace the country's current VIP executive jet fleet, consisting of four Challenger 600-series aircraft operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The deal is valued at approximately CAD753 million (USD546 million). Deliveries are scheduled to begin in summer 2027, …

Bombardier wins $753M contract to replace RCAF's Challengers

The federal government says it will purchase six Global 6500 jets to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s remaining Challenger aircraft, which are used to shuttle around VIPs like the prime minister and Governor General. The contract is expected to run $753 million and also covers pilot training and maintenance. Ottawa says the first of the new executive-style aircraft is expected to be delivered by summer 2027 and to be in the air by the end …