The latest mission comes just weeks after the aircraft set back-to-back city-pair speed records for the fastest ever business jet flights between New York and London, and between Los Angeles and New York. Its long-range performance can go even further travelling eastward, reaching most major cities in Asia. The Global 7500 aircraft is the largest business jet with short-field performance and steep approach capabilities able to operate out of London City Airport and to connect any city in the continental US, Africa or the Middle East. Gary Hodgetts, Director of Operations at London City Airport added: “Welcoming the Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft to London City Airport for its flight test campaign is a crucial milestone towards certification and subsequent business jet operations at London’s most central airport.” This demonstration continues to cement the Global 7500 jet as the industry leader, showcasing once again to customers the real-world capabilities of this revolutionary aircraft that can deliver uncompromising value to customers under any conditions, at any time, without the need for tailwinds.” Milestone Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Bombardier Business Aircraft, said: “The Global 7500 aircraft’s combination of unrivalled performance, exquisite cabin experience and size simply cannot be matched. As part of its steep approach certification flight test campaign, the aircraft also performed several takeoffs and landings at London City Airport to demonstrate this operational capability. The Masterpiece was configured with the equivalent weight of a fully fitted interior, including a stateroom and shower, and 2,400 lbs of additional payload, representing about 11 passengers and their baggage. The flight was carried out by a flight test vehicle (FTV5) named The Masterpiece, in London City to complete the Global 7500 aircraft’s steep approach certification flight test campaign for Transport Canada. The aircraft flew non-stop from London City Airport (LCY) to Van Nuys, CA, one of the most popular business aviation airports serving the Los Angeles area. Global 7500 Jet completes first non-stop mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles, CA.īombardier’s Global 7500 aircraft, the world’s largest long-range business jet, made the first ever non-stop flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles, CA.
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