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CONTENTS M O N AC O YAC HT S HOW 2 0 2 4 S P E C I A L E D IT I O N

Monaco Yacht Show is the world’s largest annual gathering of superyachts and megayachts, experts, and owners. Yacht operations represent the highest end of corporate helicopter applications with the most luxurious models forming a striking sight over Monaco’s bay during this event. It’s also a good reminder that most of these great helicopters we are using today for corporate applications have been principally designed and perfected year after year to support the offshore oil and gas industry carrying a DNA of enhanced safety and efficiency.

Elite Wings publishes timely, structured, validated, unbiased, and relevant business aviation intelligence. Elite Wings business aviation guides aggregate knowledge from industry leaders, shapers, and analysts to deliver relevant information about the current state of the market and its future direction in each segment of our industry. We identify the key points to consider when selecting solutions, identify what to ask who and when. Our motivation is to enable readers to make informed decisions when selecting, acquiring, and managing their business aviation strategies and decisions.

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Superyachts helipad design Interview with Jonathan Turner, Managing Director, Maritime Aviation

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Aviation meets yachting at the Bombardier Aviator Lounge in Monaco Interview with Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President, International Sales, Bombardier

GUIDES

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Corporate Helicopters Quick Guide

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Business Jets Quick Guide

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Bizliners Quick Guide

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Sustainability Quick Guide

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S U P E RYA C H T S H E L I PA D DESIGN

By Abdelmajid Jlioui Onboard helipads are becoming a critical component of the latest generation of superyachts, with some vessels operating up to two heliports with large helicopters.

It is important therefore to rely on industry experts to ensure preferred helicopter compatibility and compliance with the latest safety and regulatory requirements.

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Interview with Jonathan Turner Managing Director, Maritime Aviation

Maritime Aviation is known as the global leader in its field of heliport and helicopter operations on superyachts and cruise ships. We are the only company in the maritime industry that is an Aviation Inspection Body (AIB), heliport design consultant, specialist heliport equipment and lighting supplier and industry-accredited heliport crew training provider. This gives our clients great confidence in our service provision.

With a portfolio of the most iconic superyachts in the world, our pedigree evolves from the excellence of Royal Navy aviation and helicopter operating companies, with our senior leadership team combining their many years of expertise in safely and efficiently operating helicopters from sea and shore locations around the world in sometimes very challenging weathers and conditions. It is this unequalled experience that has built our reputation and portfolio of aviation capable cruise ships and superyachts that explore all areas of the world including the polar regions.

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Maritime Aviation is a global leader in shipboard aviation, can you walk us through some of the latest trends in superyacht helipad integration?

Maritime Aviation works with some of the most iconic superyachts, including many of the largest new builds. There are several trends regarding helicopter facilities onboard vessels throughout the superyacht industry.

In the largest size bracket, from around 100m -150m+ in length, there is an expectation that the vessel will have at least one shipboard heliport but more often two, with at least one of these, if not both, being certified for commercial use. We are also seeing a growing trend to be able to operate two helicopters simultaneously, which requires not only greatly considered heliport design but also extremely robust operational procedures.

Most yachts in this larger bracket also have a helicopter refuelling system for Jet A-1, with differing storage tank sizes dependent upon factors such as the helicopter type(s) to be operated, the tempo of intended flying operations and the location/remoteness of the operations, including whether clean Jet A-1 fuel will be readily available, ashore. Essentially, the more remotely a vessel will be operating with its helicopter(s), the more aviation fuel will usually be held onboard. This will need to be considered in itinerary planning and onboard fuel management provision.

Some yachts, particularly in the larger size range, also have onboard hangarage for one or two helicopters. There is a significant space requirement for this, however, which can be a challenge to incorporate, so it is less common in smaller yachts. There are several different design concepts for hangars onboard yachts, which can give different challenges. Some have the hangar on a different deck to the heliport and incorporate a helicopter lift to move the helicopter up and down within the vessel. Lifts can be extremely useful if they are designed appropriately but they can cause their own issues if they are not considered fully, using the ‘design helicopter’ for the vessel.

In the smaller range of aviation-capable vessels, from around 75m - 100m, there is a big trend for new builds and refits to have a shipboard heliport incorporated. Some owners will want a heliport to enhance the resale value of the vessel but, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, we are seeing more and more owners wishing to spend time on their yachts and to access them directly via helicopter transfer from the airport where their jet lands.

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Another trend which continues to gather popularity, is the ‘yacht support vessel’. Many yachts are getting larger so they can accommodate more guests, have bigger guest spaces and carry more (and bigger) toys. As the yachts get larger, however, there can be operational implications, such as physical restrictions for accessing certain marinas or berths. One way that this can be ameliorated is by having two vessels: the main yacht and a yacht support vessel. In this case, the support vessel will usually carry the helicopter, as well as submarines and the majority of tenders and toys. The support vessel may be smaller than the main yacht but have dedicated spaces not designed for guests. Yacht support vessels would usually have a certified shipboard heliport so that helicopters can be chartered around the world to support owner/guest requirements.

In the cruise industry, there is a growing trend for cruise ships to have an aviation capability. Cruise operators wish to offer a range of experiences not previously available to their clients, such as ‘flight-seeing’ tours and heli skiing. This is particularly true in the Polar regions, where there are ever increasing numbers of clientele wishing to experience these regions, including the unique wildlife. Such operations are often high-tempo, involve high numbers of transfers and are high intensity.

Clearly, when operating Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operations with fee-paying passengers from a cruise ship to a shore site, the highest standards of operations and procedures are required. This is true for both the helicopter operator and the vessel operator, which need to work seamlessly together to maximise efficiency and guest experience.

Some yachts and cruise ships have their own helicopter engineer onboard during high-tempo helicopter operations; some aircraft registries allow pilots to carry certain engineering approvals. The more capable the aviation facilities onboard and the longer that helicopters are intended to remain onboard during transits and other yacht operations, the greater the likelihood that a helicopter engineering will be carried onboard. In such cases aircraft tooling and spare helicopter components may be carried onboard the vessel; consideration needs to be made for the space requirements for these.

Maritime Aviation offers consultancy and project management for new build and refits vessels’ shipboard heliport design, can you provide us an overview of some of the best practices to ensure safety and regulatory compliance?

There are many standards and regulations which may be involved with a yacht build, including flag, classification society

and other standards, such as those required for a shipboard heliport to achieve commercial certification, such as the ICAO Doc. 9261, Heliport Manual. Some projects seek to use standards which are not considered appropriate for use on aviation-capable superyachts and cruise ships, and which could limit helicopter operations unnecessarily. Ultimately, when the yacht becomes operational, it should ideally meet the requirements and expectations set down by the owner at the project’s design stage. Understanding the rules, regulations and standards, including their applicability, is key to ensuring this occurs.

There are many potential pitfalls when planning to incorporate aviation into a superyacht or cruise ship. We regularly see significant issues and operational restrictions which have been built into a vessel, which could have been avoided if appropriate professional guidance had been sought, early in the project. Best practice is for owners, their representatives and project teams to engage appropriate maritime aviation specialists at an early stage in a project.

We often describe how engaging Maritime Aviation to consult early on in an aviation-capable yacht project, is like using an accountant to manage one’s financial affairs. The accountant understands all the current and forthcoming rules and regulations and uses their knowledge, expertise and experience to mitigate their clients’ exposure and acts to best protect their financial interests. Similarly, during a yacht project, Maritime Aviation will use its collective expertise to guide clients on suitable helicopter types, shipboard heliport standards, heliport equipment requirements, onboard aviation safety management and crew training. The value added by employing a specialist in maritime aviation includes reducing costs and enhancing helicopter operations to ensure they are not only safe, but also efficient for the crew, whose time is often very limited. By comparison, most designers, naval architects or yacht management companies do not usually have any specific expertise in this complex area; they have their own skills and expertise in their own areas of responsibility.

Another important consideration is to ensure that all parties are aware of appropriate nomenclature. Terms and definitions are important because they have specific meanings and should not be misused. For instance, superyachts and cruise ships do not have ‘helidecks’, as helidecks are only used in support of oil and gas, as defined in ICAO Doc. 9261 Heliport Manual.

Instead, a yacht or cruise ship would have a ‘shipboard heliport’, which would be either purpose-built or non-purpose-built

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shipboard heliport, depending on the design and other factors, again defined in ICAO Doc. 9261 Heliport Manual.

On a practical level, consideration should be given to only operating twin-engine helicopters with emergency flotation gear fitted, for use onboard shipboard heliports. Whilst some single-engine helicopters have fantastic safety records and have flown to the top of Mount Everest, for example, when operating to a vessel, with its confined landing areas, often in hot and heavy conditions at the critical stages of flight, a twin-engine helicopter is recommended strongly; this is particularly true when flying commercial (fee-paying) passengers.

Maritime Aviation also offers Large Yacht Heliport Safety Training Courses for superyacht and cruise ship crew members. Can you give a summary of the operational requirements for ensuring onboard helipads and helicopter safety?

Irrespective of whether the yacht is operating a commercial or non-commercial heliport, safe and efficient operations are

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key. Sea-going vessels are unable to rely on additional, external support in the event of an aircraft incident or accident and should therefore ensure that crew members are trained and equipped to deal with any type of incident. Yachts with certified heliports must comply with regulatory standards such as the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) standard.

Non-commercial heliports should make every effort to achieve similar standards as a matter of best practice.

The MCA Large Yacht Shipboard Heliport Training standard includes a wide variety of skills for different roles onboard a shipboard heliport, namely: ` Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) ` Heliport Deck Assistant (HDA) ` Heliport Rescue Firefighter (HRF) The HLO is the leader of the heliport and provides the link between the yacht’s bridge officers, the heliport crew and the helicopter pilot. The HLO will be dressed in full fire-resistant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including head, hearing

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and eye protection. They will have a portable Air Band VHF radio and will communicate with the bridge and helicopter, manage the yacht’s resources and provide the leadership to ensure the helicopter operations are safe and efficient.

The HDAs have two main roles: act as an HRF; act as a ‘Guest Guide’. The HRF role is a standby role where the crew member is dressed in full firefighting PPE, including Breathing Apparatus (BA) ‘off air’ to act in the event of an accident or serious incident on the heliport. The ‘Guest Guide’ is a support role where the crew member is dressed in similar PPE to the HLO and will perform tasks such as attach/remove helicopter lashings, guide the guests across the heliport and, if trained, refuel the helicopter.

There are four courses in the MCA suite which train for all these roles, including helicopter refuelling. The training covers both theory and practical elements of both Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs). Maritime Aviation is unique in providing live fire helicopter rescue and firefighting using our bespoke Helicopter Rescue & Firefighting Training Units (HRFTUs), one of which we move around Europe to where our clients are based, in Germany, the Netherlands and France; we have others at our UK base.

Onboard helipads may require additional scrutiny by yacht insurance companies. What are the main red flags to watch for?

Insurance is key for aviation-capable yachts; there is the yacht’s hull insurance and the helicopter’s hull insurance. The sphere of maritime aviation is where the maritime industry overlaps with the aviation industry. Both industries have their own well-defined sets of regulations but understanding how they work together, is key. Understanding when responsibility transfers from the landing helicopter, to the yacht, for example, is vital for insurance purposes.

been set and maintained.

Yachts with non-certified heliports, however, are usually all very different and will not usually be able to comply with commercial standards for a variety of reasons, such as size/dimensions and obstacle environment. These areas of non-compliance usually introduce greater hazards and risk, which would usually be factored into the yacht’s insurance. Each vessel will have to be assessed on its own merits but for this reason, it is recommended that even yachts with non-certified heliports comply with, or operate as close as possible to compliance, with certified standards. For instance, every yacht should have a bespoke Shipboard Heliport Operations Manual (SHOM), all crew should be trained to known standards and a full suite of suitable, specialist equipped should be provided to deal with SOPs and all types of potential incidents (EOPs), onboard. This would mean having an iterative safety management process, managed by a competent entity, such as Maritime Aviation.

An interesting scenario is where a yacht wants to charter a commercial aircraft to operate to a non-certified heliport, as the charter operator will usually have specific requirements and standards for where it can operate and land. Also, the vessel may be operating in cold environments, such as the Poles, in ‘hostile environments’ with limited Search & Rescue (SAR) options and flying over very cold water. Different aircraft registries have different approaches to such scenarios but our message would always be for vessels and operators to operate to the highest standards attainable. Ultimately, if there is an incident or accident, the subsequent inquiry would look into all elements of the flying operation, including training certification, heliport standards, manuals, records, etc., so the closer a yacht can be to complying with regulations and industry best practice, the better.

Commercial yachts with certified shipboard heliports will meet published standards (e.g. dimensions, obstacle clearances, lighting etc.) and will be surveyed regularly to ensure they comply with the required standards. They are required to have a safety management process, including regular safety audits, heliport equipment audits, bespoke Shipboard Heliport Operations Manual (SHOM), industry-accredited crew training and procedures to enable the crew to deal with all types of incidents. This is a relatively straightforward position for insurers as it should be demonstrative that the highest standards have

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C O R P O R AT E H E L I C O P T E RS QUICK GUIDE

T U R B I N E P OW E R E D HELICOPTER C AT E G O R I E S LIGHT MTOW < 7,000 lbs With their large mission versatility and efficiency, Light helicopters are the most popular helicopters in the civil market. The Light category is divided into two sub-categories: single and twin-engine.

The primary differences between single and twin-engine helicopters lie in their power and speed capabilities. Twin-engine helicopters provide greater overall power and speed when compared to their single-engine counterparts. The engine redundancy is especially valuable when flying over water, densely populated areas, or inhospitable terrains.

INTERMEDIATE 7,000 lbs < MTOW < 10,000 lbs The Intermediate category combines light helicopter versatility with increased cabin size and range capabilities making them perfect for a large number of missions ranging from Emergency Medical Services to Search & Rescue and offshore operations.

MEDIUM & SUPER-MEDIUM 10,000 lbs < MTOW < 20,000 lbs Developed primarily to support the offshore oil and gas industry, the Medium and Super-Medium category helicopters have proven very popular in corporate transportation applications as their large and unobstructed cabins can embody the hallmarks of elegance, style, and sophistication. These helicopters can often be equipped with state-of-the-art telecommunications and entertainment systems, dedicated workspaces, and refreshment and stowage areas.

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Light Single Engine

BELL | BELL 505

Light Single Engine

AIRBUS | ACH125

BELL | BELL 407GXi

Range

306 nm

Range

349 nm

Range

337 nm

Max Cruise Speed

125 kts

Max Cruise Speed

143 kts

Max Cruise Speed

133 kts

Max Takeoff

3,680 lbs

Max Takeoff

4,960 lbs

Max Takeoff

5,250 lbs

Number of Engines 1

Number of Engines 1

Number of Engines 1

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce

Model

Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D

Manufacturer

Model

Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R

Model

250-C47E/4

Takeoff Power

505 shp

Takeoff Power

802 shp

Takeoff Power

862 shp

Max passengers

4

Max passengers

5

Max passengers

6

Cabin Volume

61 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

61 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

85 cu.ft

Light Single Engine

Light Single Engine

AIRBUS | ACH130

Light Single Engine

LEONARDO | AW119Kx

LEONARDO | AW09

Range

347 nm

Range

510 nm

Range

430 nm

Max Cruise Speed

134 kts

Max Cruise Speed

131 kts

Max Cruise Speed

140 kts

Max Takeoff

5,512 lbs

Max Takeoff

6,283 lbs

Max Takeoff

6,284 lbs

Number of Engines 1

Number of Engines 1

Number of Engines 1

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Manufacturer

Model

PT6B-37A

Takeoff Power

917 shp

Max passengers

7

Cabin Volume

121.84 cu.ft

Model

Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D

Takeoff Power

802 shp

Max passengers

6

Cabin Volume

131 cu.ft

Light Twin Engine

Model

Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2K

Takeoff Power

1,006 shp

Max passengers

8

Cabin Volume

230 cu.ft

Light Twin Engine

AIRBUS | ACH135

LEONARDO | AW109 Trekker

Light Twin Engine

LEONARDO | AW109 GrandNew

Range

349 nm

Range

440 nm

Range

442 nm

Max Cruise Speed

139 kts

Max Cruise Speed

152 kts

Max Cruise Speed

156 kts

Max Takeoff

6,570 lbs

Max Takeoff

7,000 lbs

Max Takeoff

7,000 lbs

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Model

PW207C

Model

PW207C

Takeoff Power

735 shp

Takeoff Power

735 shp

Max passengers

7

Max passengers

7

Cabin Volume

137.7 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

137.7 cu.ft

Model

Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2 Plus

Takeoff Power

633 shp

Max passengers

6

Cabin Volume

141 cu.ft

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Light Twin Engine

Intermediate

BELL | BELL 429

Intermediate

AIRBUS | ACH145

LEONARDO | AW169

Range

372 nm

Range

366 nm

Range

424 nm

Max Cruise Speed

150 kts

Max Cruise Speed

137 kts

Max Cruise Speed

141 kts

Max Takeoff

7,500 lbs*

Max Takeoff

8,157 lbs

Max Takeoff

10,141 lbs

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Model

PW207D1/ D2

Model

PW210A1

Takeoff Power

719 shp

Takeoff Power

1,175 shp

Max passengers

7

Max passengers

8

Cabin Volume

204 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

222.5 cu.ft

Model

Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2E

Takeoff Power

667 shp

Max passengers

9

Cabin Volume

166 cu.ft

Medium

Medium

SIKORSKY | S-76D

Medium

AIRBUS | ACH160

LEONARDO | AW139

Range

472 nm

Range

460 nm

Range

573 nm

Max Cruise Speed

155 kts

Max Cruise Speed

155 kts

Max Cruise Speed

165 kts

Max Takeoff

11,875 lbs

Max Takeoff

13,338 lbs

Max Takeoff

14,110 lbs

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Model

PW210S

Model

PT6C-67C

Takeoff Power

803 shp

Takeoff Power

1,679 shp

Max passengers

9

Max passengers

8

Cabin Volume

204 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

282.52 cu.ft

Model

Safran Helicopter Engines Arrano 1A

Takeoff Power

1,280 shp

Max passengers

10

Cabin Volume

230 cu.ft

Super-Medium

Super-Medium

AIRBUS | ACH175

Super-Medium / Tiltrotor

LEONARDO | AW189

LEONARDO | AW609

Range

613 nm

Range

413 nm*

Range

1,000 nm

Max Cruise Speed

151 kts

Max Cruise Speed

155 kts

Max Cruise Speed

270 kts

Max Takeoff

17,196 lbs

Max Takeoff

18,298 lbs

Max Takeoff

18,000 lbs

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Manufacturer

General Electric

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Model

PT6C-67E

Model

CT7-2E1

Model

PT6C-67A

Takeoff Power

1,774 shp

Takeoff Power

1,985 shp

Takeoff Power

1,940 shp

Max passengers

12

Max passengers

10

Max passengers

9

Cabin Volume

434 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

395.5 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

318.19 cu.ft

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Heavy

BELL | BELL 525 Relentless

Heavy

AIRBUS | H225

SIKORSKY | S-92

Range

580 nm

Range

452 nm

Range

546 nm

Max Cruise Speed

160 kts

Max Cruise Speed

175 kts

Max Cruise Speed

151 kts

Max Takeoff

20,500 lbs

Max Takeoff

24,251 lbs

Max Takeoff

26,500 lbs

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Number of Engines 2

Manufacturer

General Electric

Manufacturer

Safran

Manufacturer

General Electric

Model

CT7-2F1

Model

Makila 2A1

Model

CT7-8A

Takeoff Power

1,979 shp

Takeoff Power

1,747 shp

Takeoff Power

2,520 shp

Max passengers

16

Max passengers

11

Max passengers

10

Cabin Volume

TBD

Cabin Volume

547 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

700 cu.ft

Heavy

LATEST BUSINESS AVIATION GUIDES LEONARDO | AW101 Range

810 nm

Max Cruise Speed

150 kts

Max Takeoff

34,390 lbs

Number of Engines 3 Manufacturer

General Electric

Model

CT7-8E

Takeoff Power

2,527 shp

Max passengers

15

Cabin Volume

973 cu.ft

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For once, having a shorter runway is better for business.

BOMBARDIER AV I AT I O N M E ET S YAC HT I N G AT T H E B O M BA R D I E R AV I ATO R L OU N G E I N M O N AC O

By Viswanath Tata

In May, Bombardier unveiled its first official space in Europe with the opening of the new Aviator Lounge

by Bombardier, strategically located at the Monaco Yacht Club. Can you walk us through the concept of the lounge?

We see the Aviator Lounge as merging the sea, the land and the sky. It’s a place for business jet owners and users to connect with our team and like-minded peers, and learn all about Bombardier’s contributions to innovation in aviation in a contemporary yet intimate setting.

Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President, International Sales, Bombardier

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Architect Andrea Mosca, who designed the Aviator Lounge interior, created an intimate, contemporary space through an interplay between the coolness of the travertine stone, the warmth of iroko wood and the softness of alcantara fabric. Mosca wanted the Lounge to showcase the history and heritage of the company, and the beauty of Bombardier aircraft. Subtle nods to Bombardier’s innovations and legacy are present throughout the Lounge.

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Guests are first greeted at a reception desk shaped like a wing of a Bombardier Global jet, which famously provides the smoothest flight experience in business aviation and enables landings and takeoffs in all weather conditions.

Above the central meeting space hangs a striking lighting feature resembling a Blisk fan of a Bombardier Global 7500 engine, a nod to the fact that Bombardier was the first in business aviation to use this innovative engine type (GE Passport). Wall displays give guests an overview of Bombardier’s history through its key innovations. And joining the proudly displayed models of Bombardier’s existing industry-leading jets is a stunning, futuristic-looking model of the EcoJet, Bombardier’s research platform on which our engineers are testing aerodynamics improvements through a blended wing body shape, new propulsion systems and other technologies that together could lead to up to 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

The Lounge is already being recognized for its design: the editors of the 2024 best-of-the-best edition of Robb Report Monaco declared Andrea Mosca as top designer for the Aviator Lounge design.

The Aviator Lounge by Bombardier was officially inaugurated by H.S.H., Prince Albert II of Monaco. Why did you select the Principality to host the first space of this kind by any jet manufacturer?

It might seem a bit surprising for an aviation company to anchor itself at the Yacht Club, but at Bombardier, we like to do things differently. Monaco is a unique, dynamic place, and one where we have developed an active presence over the years. The fact that the Nice Airport is the second busiest in Europe in terms of business aviation traffic says a lot about the importance of this part of Europe.

We’ve long sensed the need for a space that celebrates aviation and our company’s decades-long commitment to innovation, uncompromising performance, and our groundbreaking research to develop more sustainable ways to fly. When the opportunity to open a showroom in the Monaco Yacht Club presented itself, we were excited to seize it as it offers a truly unique positioning at the centre of so many important initiatives, many of them spearheaded by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Three months after opening our doors, we already see that our intuition was right, as the Lounge has already become a popular place for all aviation enthusiasts who are either based in Monaco or simply passing through.

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The Aviator Lounge reflects Bombardier’s new brand identity unveiled only a few weeks before the opening. Why is the new brand identity so important to Bombardier as it shifts toward pure-play business aviation?

Bombardier has established itself as a world leader in business aviation. Throughout our company’s history, a bold innovative spirit, anchored in entrepreneurial roots and family values, has pushed us forward. The new brand celebrates this legacy and reflects the success of Bombardier’s passionate and talented teams, who set the standard when it comes to delivering the highest performing jets and world-class service to their clients around the world. As Eve Laurier, Vice President of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs has said at its unveiling: “The new brand has been crafted to coherently tie notions of our heritage and precision-driven engineering.

The brand describes our future, in which we will express

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a heightened sophistication of our technology, how our employees master their craft and, above all, the customer experience.”

Bombardier is an official supplier of the Alinghi Red Bull Racing, who is the Swiss challenger for the America’s Cup. What are the synergies between the world of racing sailboats and high-speed business jets?

Indeed, our partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing represents another meaningful connection to the sea for us and we are proud to support the team in their impressive return to America’s Cup. This partnership was built on synergies in both the values that propel both Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Bombardier, but also on the similarities in our approach to engineering. Both teams are passionately innovating to push the limits of what’s possible, be it on the sea or in the air. As the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team prepares to take on their challengers with their remarkable

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BoatOne, we are getting ready for the entry into service of the Bombardier Global 8000, which embodies so many of our groundbreaking innovations that are responsible for this impressive jet’s fastest speeds, longest range and smoothest flight. And with the racing sailboats effectively flying over the waves, the engineers and designers of the Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s BoatOne utilize many of the same principles that are used in aviation, which is why both teams often find themselves speaking the same language. We are proud to sponsor the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team, and we are thrilled to share our excitement with aviation fans and our customers as we cheer them on their path to victory.

Europe is a very important market for Bombardier, can you walk us through Bombardier’s presence in the region?

Europe is an important market for business aviation and for Bombardier, and we have a strong presence on the continent. The Aviator Lounge in Monaco represents a strong anchor for our sales team who are otherwise based around the world so that they can be close to our customers wherever they are. Our robust global service network ensures seamless support to our customers throughout the ownership journey. In Europe, Bombardier provides tip-to-tail heavy maintenance services in our two service centres, located in London - Biggin Hill and in Berlin. Complementing them are five Line Maintenance Stations, strategically located in London - Luton (UK), Linz (Austria), Nice and Paris (France), and in Geneva (Switzerland). They offer maintenance options closer to home, with all of them equipped for standard light scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as well as Aircraft on Ground (AOG) maintenance services. And for 24/7 support, our network of Mobile Response Team trucks provides services and parts to customers whenever they need them.

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EMBRAER

HQ: Sao Paulo, Brazil Founded in 1969

TEXTRON AVIATION CESSNA

HQ: Wichita, Kansas Founded in 1927

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2018

PHENOM 100EX 2008 | 2023

PHENOM 300E 2009 | 2020

CITATION CJ3+ Gen2 CITATION M2 Gen2 1992 | 2022

2004 | 2025 Expected

CITATION CJ4 Gen2

CITATION ASCEND 2025 Expected

2010 | 2021

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HQ: Montreal, Canada Founded in 1942

GULFSTREAM

HQ: Savannah, Georgia Founded in 1958

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G280

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G600

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Very Light Jets

Very Light Jets

B U S I N E S S J ET S G U I D E CIRRUS AIRCRAFT | VISION JET G2+

EMBRAER | Phenom 100EV

TEXTRON CESSNA | Citation M2 Gen2

Max Range*

1275 nm

Max Range*

1,178 nm

Max Range*

1,550 nm

Max Cruise Speed

311 KTAS

Max Cruise Speed

406 ktas

Max Cruise Speed

404 ktas

Takeoff Distance

2,036 ft

Takeoff Distance

3,190 ft

Takeoff Distance

3,210 ft

Landing Distance

1,628 ft

Landing Distance

2,430 ft

Landing Distance

2,590 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

31,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

41,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

41,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Engines manufacturer Williams International

Engines manufacturer Pratt & whitney

Engines manufacturer Williams International

Max passengers

6 + 1 Pilot

Max passengers

7 + 1 Pilot

Max passengers

7 + 1 Pilot

Cabin Volume

163 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

212 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

199 cu.ft

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* 4 Occupants, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

Very Light Jets

HONDA AIRCRAFT | Hondajet ELITE II

*Ferry mission, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

Light Jets

TEXTRON CESSNA | CITATION CJ3+

Light Jets

HONDA AIRCRAFT | Hondajet 2600

Max Range*

1,547 nm

Max Range*

2,040 nm

Max Range*

2,625 nm

Max Cruise Speed

422 ktas

Max Cruise Speed

416 ktas

Max Cruise Speed

-

Takeoff Distance

3,639 ft

Takeoff Distance

3,180 ft

Takeoff Distance

3,300 ft

Landing Distance

2,795 ft

Landing Distance

2,770 ft

Landing Distance

2,500 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

41,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

47,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Engines manufacturer GE-Honda

Engines manufacturer Williams International

Engines manufacturer Williams International

Max passengers

7 + 1 Pilot

Max passengers

9

Max passengers

10 + 1 Pilot

Cabin Volume

238 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

284 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

-

*4 Occupants, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

*Ferry mission, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

Light Jets

TEXTRON CESSNA | CITATION CJ4 Gen2

*1 Crew + 4 Pax, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

Light Jets

PILATUS AIRCRAFT | PC-24

Light Jets

EMBRAER | Phenom 300E

Max Range*

2165 nm

Max Range*

2000 nm

Max Range*

2,010 nm

Max Cruise Speed

451 ktas

Max Cruise Speed

440 KTAS

Max Cruise Speed

464 ktas

Takeoff Distance

3,410 ft

Takeoff Distance

2,930 ft

Takeoff Distance

3,209 ft

Landing Distance

2,940 ft

Landing Distance

2,375 ft

Landing Distance

2,212 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Collins Aerospace

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Engines manufacturer Williams International

Engines manufacturer Williams International

Max passengers

10

Max passengers

11 + 1 Pilot

Cabin Volume

313 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

501 ft_

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada Max passengers 10 + 1 Pilot

*Ferry mission, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

4 Passengers, 1 Pilot, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

Cabin Volume

324 cu.ft

*5 Occupants, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

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B U S I N E S S J ET S G U I D E TEXTRON CESSNA | Citation Ascend

TEXTRON CESSNA | Citation Latitude

EMBRAER | Praetor 500

Max Range*

1,900 nm

Max Range*

2700 nm

Max Range*

3,340 nm

Max Cruise Speed

441 ktas

Max Cruise Speed

446 ktas

Max Cruise Speed

466 ktas

Takeoff Distance

3,660 ft

Takeoff Distance

3,580 ft

Takeoff Distance

4,222 ft

Landing Distance

-

Landing Distance

2,480 ft

Landing Distance

2,086 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Avionic Manufacturer Collins Aerospace

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada Max passengers 12

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney

Engines manufacturer Honeywell

Max passengers

9

Max passengers

9

Cabin Volume

701 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

705 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

501 cu.ft

*4 Passengers, HSC, NBAA IFR reserves

*4 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

*4 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

Super Midsize Jets

TEXTRON CESSNA | Citation Longitude

Super Midsize Jets

EMBRAER | Praetor 600

Super Midsize Jets

BOMBARDIER | Challenger 3500

Max Range*

3500 nm

Max Range*

4,018 nm

Max Range*

3,400 nm

Max Cruise Speed

483 ktas

Max Cruise Speed

466ktas

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.83

Takeoff Distance

4,810 ft

Takeoff Distance

4,717 ft

Takeoff Distance

4,835 ft

Landing Distance

3,170 ft

Landing Distance

2,165 ft

Landing Distance

2,364 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Garmin

Avionic Manufacturer Collins Aerospace

Avionic Manufacturer Collins Aerospace

Engines manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer Honeywell

Max passengers

12

Max passengers

12

Max passengers

10

Cabin Volume

761 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

826cu.ft

Cabin Volume

862 cu.ft

*4 Passengers, M 0.80, NBAA IFR reserves

*4 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

Super Midsize Jets

GULFSTREAM | G280

*4 PaX, 2 Crew, M 0.77 , NBAA IFR reserves

Large

BOMBARDIER | Challenger 650

Large

DASSAULT AVIATION | Falcon 2000LXS

Max Range*

3,600 nm

Max Range*

4,000 nm

Max Range*

4,000 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.85

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.85

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.86

Takeoff Distance

4,750 ft

Takeoff Distance

5,640 ft

Takeoff Distance

4.675 ft

Landing Distance

2,720 ft

Landing Distance

2,402 ft

Landing Distance

2,260 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

45,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

41,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

47,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Collins Aerospace

Avionic Manufacturer Rockwell Collins

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer GE

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney

Max passengers

10

Max passengers

9

Max passengers

10

Cabin Volume

935 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

971 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

1,024 cu.ft

*4 Passengers, 2 Crew, M 0.80 , NBAA IFR reserves

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Long Range | 5,000 nm

B U S I N E S S J ET S G U I D E DASSAULT AVIATION | Falcon 900LX

GULFSTREAM | G400

DASSAULT AVIATION | Falcon 6X

Max Range*

4,750 nm

Max Range*

5,200 nm

Max Range*

5,950 nm

Max Cruise Speed

-

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.90

Takeoff Distance

5,360 ft

Takeoff Distance

5,300 ft

Takeoff Distance

5,710 ft

Landing Distance

2,415 ft

Landing Distance

-

Landing Distance

2,070 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney

Max passengers

Max passengers

13

Max passengers

13

Cabin Volume

1,552 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

1,552 ft

Cabin Volume

1,264 cu.ft

Long Range | 5,000 nm

GULFSTREAM | G500

Long Range | 5,000 nm

BOMBARDIER | Global 5500

Long Range | 6,000 nm

DASSAULT AVIATION | Falcon 8X

Max Range*

5,200 nm

Max Range*

5,900 nm

Max Range*

6,450 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.90

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.90

Takeoff Distance

5,300 ft

Takeoff Distance

5,490 ft

Takeoff Distance

5,880 ft

Landing Distance

-

Landing Distance

2,207 ft

Landing Distance

2,240 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Avionic Manufacturer Rockwell Collins

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney

Engines manufacturer Rolls Royce

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney

Max passengers

13

Max passengers

13

Max passengers

13

Cabin Volume

1,552 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

1,589 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

1,695 cu.ft

Long Range | 6,000 nm

BOMBARDIER | Global 6500

Long Range | 6,000 nm

GULFSTREAM | G600

Long Range | 7,000 nm

GULFSTREAM | G650 / G650ER

Max Range*

6,600 nm

Max Range*

6,500 nm

Max Range*

7,000 nm / 7,500 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.90

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Takeoff Distance

6,370 ft

Takeoff Distance

5,700 ft

Takeoff Distance

5,858 ft / 6,299 ft

Landing Distance

2,236 ft

Landing Distance

-

Landing Distance

-

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Rockwell Collins

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer Rolls Royce

Engines manufacturer Pratt & Whitney

Engines manufacturer Rolls Royce

Max passengers

13

Max passengers

13

Max passengers

13

Cabin Volume

1,589 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

1,884 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

2,138 cu.ft

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Long Range | 7,000 nm

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B U S I N E S S J ET S G U I D E BOMBARDIER | Global 7500

GULFSTREAM | G700

DASSAULT AVIATION | Falcon 10X

Max Range*

7,700 nm

Max Range*

7,500 nm

Max Range*

7,500 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Takeoff Distance

5,800 ft

Takeoff Distance

6,250 ft

Takeoff Distance

6,250 ft

Landing Distance

2,520 ft

Landing Distance

-

Landing Distance

-

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Rockwell Collins

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Engines manufacturer GE

Engines manufacturer Rolls Royce

Engines manufacturer Rolls Royce

Max passengers

15

Max passengers

15

Max passengers

15

Cabin Volume

2,225 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

2,603 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

2,603 cu.ft

Long Range | 8,000 nm

GULFSTREAM | G800

Long Range | 8,000 nm

BOMBARDIER | Global 8000

Max Range*

7,500 nm

Max Range*

7,700 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.925

Takeoff Distance

6,250 ft

Takeoff Distance

5,800 ft

Landing Distance

-

Landing Distance

2,520 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Max Cruise Altitude

51,000 ft

Avionic Manufacturer Honeywell

Avionic Manufacturer Rockwell Collins

Engines manufacturer Rolls Royce

Engines manufacturer GE

Max passengers

15

Max passengers

15

Cabin Volume

2,603 cu.ft

Cabin Volume

2,225 cu.ft

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THE MODIFIED A I R L I N E RS ( B I Z L I N E RS ) E C O SYST E M

MODIFIED AIRLINERS Bizliners are commercial airliners modified for a lower passenger count usage in business aviation missions. They are mainly used for government transportation including head-of-state (~45% of the market), private including corporate operations (~40%), and charter operations (~15%).

Since most regional and narrow-body ranges are fuel limited at lower payload, OEMs or completion centers will certify Auxiliary Fuel Tanks (ACT) installation on these jets to increase their range capability.

Boeing in collaboration with General Electric launched Boeing Business Jets in 1996 followed by Airbus who entered the market in 1997 with the launch of Airbus Corporate Jets business unit.

Bizliners have a large number of benefits in comparison with purpose-built business jets, notably their large cabin and baggage capability but also some drawbacks in terms of performance, mission capabilities, and versatility.

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COMPLETION CENTERS In contrast to purpose-built business jets that are delivered ready for operations straight from aircraft OEMs. Bizliners are delivered unpainted, with only a green primer application, hence known as ‘green’. (generally) not painted with only a green primer application. The interior is literally empty and requires design and outfitting at a completion center.

Green BBJ enroute to outfitting

Completion centers often offer customized interior design, engineering, and certification of the interior outfitting and additional modifications such as airstairs, connectivity, in-flight entertainment systems, and even airborne protection systems for government and VVIP aircraft.

Completion centers will also perform the interior installation and final certification. Completion centers also specialise in bizliners in-service maintenance and follow-on cabin retrofits.

INTERIOR DESIGN

A Boeing 787 at Greenpoint Technologies, a Safran Company, for interior completion

Bizliners offer the ultimate customization opportunity for having a jet crafted absolutely down to the last detail in accordance with customers’ needs.

Interior designers will design the optimum cabin through a thorough understanding of client needs, cultural requirements, and expectations. Although most completion centers offer their internal design team, independent interior designers are often hired by customers or completion centers.

These independent interior designers will not only bring their experience in aviation but also from other luxury markets such as yachts, luxury residences, and high-end hotel designs.

COMPLETION MANAGEMENT

London-based ALTEA offers bizliners completion management and VVIP interior design

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Although the completion process may seem complex, customers can rely on completion managers who will work closely with the interior designer and completion center, to transition design intent into a cabin that is comfortable, functional, and reliable, and then oversee the entire outfitting process to ensure that client expectations, budget and quality standards are met.

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NARROW BODY AIRLINERS

B U S I N E S S J ET S G U I D E AIRBUS | ACJ TwoTwenty

AIRBUS | ACJ319neo

BOEING | BBJ Max 7

Max Range*

5,650 nm

Max Range*

6,750 nm

Max Range*

7,000 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.82

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.82

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.82

MTOW

139.000 lbs

MTOW

170,417 lbs

MTOW

177,000 lbs

Max Fuel Capacity

7,550 USG

Max Fuel Capacity

9,880 USG | 5 ACTs

Max Fuel Capacity

10,464 USG

Cabin Surface

786 sq ft

Cabin Surface

893 sq ft

Cabin Surface

884 sq ft

Engine manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney

Engine manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney | CFM

Engine manufacturer

CFM

Engin Model

PW1500G

Engin Model

PW1127G | LEAP-1A26

Engin Model

LEAP-1B27

Engin Thrust

24,000 lbf

Engin Thrust

26,800 lbf | 26,600 lbf

Engin Thrust

28,040 lbf

* 8 Pax, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

* 8 Pax, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

NARROW BODY AIRLINERS

* 8 Pax, 4 Crew, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves, 7 ACTs

NARROW BODY AIRLINERS

AIRBUS | ACJ320neo

NARROW BODY AIRLINERS

BOEING | BBJ Max 8

BOEING | BBJ MAX 9

Max Range*

6,000 nm

Max Range*

6,640 nm

Max Range*

6,515 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.82

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.82

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.82

MTOW

174,165 lbs

MTOW

181,200 lbs

MTOW

194,700 lb

Max Fuel Capacity

9,075 USG | 4 ACTs

Max Fuel Capacity

10,470 USG

Max Fuel Capacity

11,005 USG

Cabin Surface

1,033 sq ft

Cabin Surface

1,025 sq ft

Cabin Surface

1,120 sq ft

Engine manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney | CFM

Engine manufacturer

CFM

Engine manufacturer

CFM

Engin Model

PW1127G | LEAP-1A26

Engin Model

LEAP-1B28

Engin Model

LEAP-1B28

Engin Thrust

26,800 lbf | 26,600 lbf

Engin Thrust

29,320 lbf

Engin Thrust

29,320 lbf

* 8 Pax, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

* 8 Pax, 4 Crew, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves, 7 ACTs

NARROW BODY AIRLINERS

* 8 Pax, 4 Crew, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves, 7 ACTs

WIDE BODY AIRLINERS

AIRBUS | ACJ321neo

WIDE BODY AIRLINERS

AIRBUS | ACJ330-800

AIRBUS | ACJ330-900

Max Range*

4,200 nm

Max Range*

10,400 nm

Max Range*

9,900 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.82

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.86

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.86

MTOW

213,800 lbs

MTOW

553,400 lb

MTOW

553,400 lb

Max Fuel Capacity

8,700 USG

Max Fuel Capacity

36,750 USG

Max Fuel Capacity

36,750 USG

Cabin Surface

1,302 sq ft

Cabin Surface

2,325 sq ft

Cabin Surface

2,616 sq ft

Engine manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney | CFM

Engine manufacturer

Rolls-Royce

Engine manufacturer

Rolls-Royce

Engin Model

PW1133G | LEAP-1A33

Engin Model

Trent 7000

Engin Model

Trent 7000

Engin Thrust

32,700 lbf | 32,900 lbf

Engin Thrust

72,834 lbf

Engin Thrust

72,834 lbf

* 8 Pax, LRC, NBAA IFR reservces

* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

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BOEING | BBJ787-9

AIRBUS | ACJ350-900

Max Range*

9,945 nm

Max Range*

9,485 nm

Max Range*

11,100 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.90

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.90

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.89

MTOW

502,500 lbs

MTOW

560,000 lbs

MTOW

606,200 lbs

Max Fuel Capacity

33,340 USG

Max Fuel Capacity

33,380 USG

Max Fuel Capacity

37,248 USG

Cabin Surface

2,415 sq ft

Cabin Surface

2,775 sq ft

Cabin Surface

2,905 sq ft

Engine manufacturer

GE | Rolls-Royce

Engine manufacturer

GE | Rolls-Royce

Engine manufacturer

Rolls-Royce

Engin Model

GEnx-1B70 | Trent 1000-D 70,000 lbf | 70,200 lbf

Engin Model

GEnx-1B74/75 | Trent 1000-K 74,500 lbf | 74,400 lbf

Engin Model

Trent XWB-84

Engin Thrust

84,000 lbf

Engin Thrust

* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

EXTRA WIDE BODY AIRLINERS

Engin Thrust

* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

EXTRA WIDE BODY AIRLINERS

AIRBUS | ACJ350-1000

EXTRA WIDE BODY AIRLINERS

BOEING | BBJ 777-8

BOEING | BBJ 777-9

Max Range*

9,850 nm

Max Range*

11,645 nm

Max Range*

11,000 nm

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.89

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.89

Max Cruise Speed

M 0.89

MTOW

696,200 lbs

MTOW

775,000 lbs

MTOW

775,000 lbs

Max Fuel Capacity

41,210 USG

Max Fuel Capacity

52,300 USG

Max Fuel Capacity

52,300 USG

Cabin Surface

3,315 sq ft

Cabin Surface

3,256 sq ft

Cabin Surface

3,689 sq ft

Engine manufacturer

Rolls-Royce

Engine manufacturer

General Electric

Engine manufacturer

General Electric

Engin Model

Trent XWB-97

Engin Model

GE9X-93B1A

Engin Model

GE9X-105B1A

Engin Thrust

97,000 lbf

Engin Thrust

93,000 lbf

Engin Thrust

105,000 lbf

* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

* 25 Passengers, LRC, NBAA IFR reserves

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Gogo

Gogo 5G

Service Launch

Coverage Continental US + Canada

Speed

Plan Cost

2016

10 Mbps

$1.9K - $4.6 K

2024*

~ 25 Mbps

TBA

Service Provider Gogo

SATCOM LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) NETWORKS Network Operator

IRIDIUM

Bizav Offering

Iridium Certus

Service Launch

Coverage

Fully Global

2019

Speed

Up to 704 Kbps

Plan Cost

Service Provider

-

Honeywell Forge

-

Satcom Direct

-

ARINCDirectSM

-

SKYTRAC

EUTELSAT ONEWEB

OneWeb

Fully Global

2024*

Up to 195 Mbps

-

SPACEX

Starlink

Fully Global

2023

Up to 220 Mbps

$2K - $10K

Gogo Satcom Direct Starlink * Expected

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SATCOM GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT (GEO) NETWORKS Frequency Band

Network Operator

Bizav Offering Coverage

Service Launch

Plan Cost Pay-AsYou-GO Or subscription

VIASAT

SwiftBroadband Global

2009

Up to 432 Kbps

VIASAT

SwiftJet

Global

2024*

Up to 2.6 Mbps

SES

LuxStream

Near Global

2019

INTELSAT

FlexExec

Global

2018

VIASAT

Viasat Ka-band & Jet ConneX (JX)

Global

2016

Honeywell Forge Satcom Direct ARINCDirectSM Gogo Honeywell Forge Subscription Satcom Direct Gogo

L

KU

KA

Service Provider

Speed

25 Mbps $7.4K (CONUS) / 15 $23.5K Mbps (Global) 15 Mbps Customized Uncapped Speed with SLA**

ARINCDirectSM Satcom Direct Honeywell Forge Satcom Direct ARINCDirectSM Viasat Select

$2K - $20K

* Expected | ** Service Level Agreement

BUSINESS AVIATION CONNECTIVITY Gogo ATG ATG 5G

Gogo Biz 4G

X

Gogo 5G

X

Iridium Certus

SATCOM OneWeb LEO

X

SERVICE PROVIDERS

Satcom Direct

ARINCDirectSM

Honeywell Forge

X

X

X

Viasat Select

X

Strarlink

SATCOM Viasat* SBB L-Band Viasat* SwiftJet SATCOM SES LuxStream Ku-Band Intelsat FlexExec SATCOM Viasat** Ka-Band Ka-Band & Jet ConneX (JX)

Starlink

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X X

X

X

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