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Bombardier's Challenger 650 receives EASA

Bombardier announced today that its Challenger 650 aircraft has received full type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).


“Our Challenger 650 aircraft successfully entered into service in 2015 and is now about to make its European debut in 2016. Demand for this aircraft is strong around the world and with certification now in-hand, we are eager for EASA-registered customers to experience this brand new jet,” said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Customers who are already operating the aircraft are delighted with its new cabin design, increased comfort and added productivity.” 

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The aesthetics, ergonomics and technologies of the new Challenger 650 aircraft cabin redefine high-end comfort, convenience and control including angled touchscreen controller, metal accent trim and even wider seats.

With its proven reliability drawn from aviation’s best-selling large business jet platform and top customer-rated product support, the new Challenger 650 aircraft leads the pack with unmatched dependability and the lowest direct operating costs in its class.

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Challenger 600 Series jets are the most delivered Medium category aircraft of all time in Europe, and account for the largest installed base in its segment in the region.


 

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Stansted’s Aerozone marks a decade inspiring tomorrow

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Stansted’s Aerozone marks a decade inspiring tomorrow's aviation professionals

6 June 2025

London Stansted is celebrating 10 amazing years of the Aerozone – its award-winning on-site education centre that has welcomed more than 25,000 schoolchildren since launching in 2015.

EasyJet to open new base at Newcastle Airport

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EasyJet to open new base at Newcastle Airport

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Donite Plastics awarded Manufacturer of the Year at Made in NI Awards 2025

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Donite Plastics awarded Manufacturer of the Year at Made in NI Awards 2025

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Saintfield based thermoforming company, Donite Plastics has been awarded Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) at the recent Insider Made in Northern Ireland Awards, recognising the specialised work it does in the design and manufacture of custom moulded plastic parts.

DEA Aviation opens Lincoln office

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DEA Aviation opens Lincoln office

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DEA Aviation, a technology-led aerial data acquisition company, has opened a new office in Lincoln marked by a visit from MP for Lincoln, Hamish Falconer.

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JAL selects IFS Cloud for aviation maintenance

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JAL selects IFS Cloud for aviation maintenance

2 June 2025

IFS today announced that Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan’s flagship airline and one of Asia’s premier carriers, has initiated a project to implement IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance, aiming to modernise its aircraft maintenance management system that has been in operation for over 15 years.

Redesigned flight paths to reduce aviation’s climate change impacts

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Redesigned flight paths to reduce aviation’s climate change impacts

2 June 2025

Passengers will benefit from quicker flights and fewer delays and residents could enjoy quieter take-offs through new government plans for redesigned flight paths creating more direct and efficient routes which will help to reduce aviation’s climate change impacts, whilst paving the way for new technologies like flying taxis to take to the skies.

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