Everyone knows the executive Learjet but what are is eco credentials? Well they’re pretty good according to Bombardier, which is ensuring that all of its aircraft range fly with SAF
Bombardier has reaffirmed its commitment to cover all its operational flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the book-and-claim system, which allows an operator to claim the sustainability benefits for fuel used by an aircraft actually burning the fuel elsewhere, according to a report at AINonline.
By using a blend with 30 percent pure SAF, Bombardier anticipates a reduction in its annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG, Scope 1) from fuel use in its flight operations of approximately 20- to 25 percent since January 2023.
In a statement it said: “Operational flights are part of Bombardier’s regular activities and notably include production testing, certification flights, transiting Global aircraft from Toronto to Montreal to perform the completion stages, consumer demonstration flights, new aircraft platform certifications, and after-service check flights,” it said. “This major annual gain supports Bombardier’s previously announced objective of reducing 25 percent of GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, compared to 2019 levels.”
Now 80 years old Bombardier has grown from its beginnings as a family business in rural Quebec, Canada, to becoming the maker of the world’s finest business jets.
Bombardier grew out of a young mechanic’s inventive and entrepreneurial spirit. Born in 1907, Joseph-Armand Bombardier built his first “snow vehicle” at the young age of 15. His motivation? To help people travel across the snow-covered roads of rural Québec in Canada.
In 1937, Joseph-Armand Bombardier achieved his first major commercial success with the launch of the seven-passenger B7 snowmobile. It diversified into railway locomotives and began building aircraft only in 1986.
The Learjet Corporation acquisition in 1990 allowed Bombardier to launch the Learjet 60, which would soon become the top-selling aircraft in its class. This iconic private jet has since been reinvented and perfected by Bombardier engineers. The latest version, Learjet 75 Liberty is built on legendary Learjet strengths and successes while leveraging the latest aircraft technology. The jets feature a new modern design interior, a next-generation cabin management system, superior aircraft performance and low operating costs.
Bombardier is now a global leader in aviation. It says: “C reating innovative and game-changing business jets. Our products and services provide world-class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.
“In late 2021, we launched the Challenger 3500, featuring the most technologically advanced cabin in its class and a full range of productivity enhancing features. And in 2022, we introduced the world to the industry’s new flagship, the Global 8000, an aircraft combining the fastest speed, the longest range and the smoothest ride with proven reliability and the healthiest, best-connected cabin in the industry. We are continuing to expand our service offerings, providing exceptional, around-the-clock support to customers worldwide operating our growing in-service fleet of more than 5,000 aircraft.
“In 2022 we established Bombardier Defense to offer unique aircraft solutions to meet the growing needs of special mission operators. Our aircraft are taking on a full range of demanding missions, from urgent humanitarian assistance, head-of-state transport to airspace calibration, infrastructure validation and battlefield and border surveillance.
“As our aircraft soar to new heights, Bombardier continues to keep a keen eye toward the future. In 2022, we revealed our EcoJet research project , an ambitious, innovative platform aimed at advancing groundbreaking technologies in sustainable aviation.”
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