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Bombardier Delivers a Challenger 605 Aircraft to Kuwaiti-Based Customer
May 17, 2011 — Geneva
Aerospace
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has delivered a Challenger
605 aircraft to Mr. Ahmed Al Jarallah, based in Kuwait City, State of
Kuwait. This aircraft will be operated by Gulf Wings and is the fourth
Challenger aircraft in their fleet
“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Al Jarallah to the Bombardier family
and applaud his selection of the Challenger 605 jet,” said Bob Horner,
Senior Vice President, Sales, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This
aircraft is perfectly suited for travel within the Middle East, while
providing non-stop access to both Europe and Asia.”. |
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Ahmed Al Jarallah is the editor-in-chief of Al-Seyassah, a highly
regarded Kuwaiti news and entertainment industry company founded in
1965. Its daily newspaper has a circulation of 70,000 units, and its
website is one of the most visited in the country. |
Photo: Ahmed Al Jarallah (right) during
the delivery of his new Challenger 605 jet, accompanied by Wassim Saheb, Sales
Director, Middle East, Turkey & North Africa,Bombardier Business Aircraft,
in Geneva, Switzerland on May 8, 2011. |
“After long consideration, we chose the Challenger 605 jet for its
spacious cabin, luxurious interior and its long-range capabilities in
linking key cities, such as Kuwait City to Casablanca,” noted Mr. Al
Jarallah, who was present at the special entry-into-service ceremony.
Bombardier's Challenger 605 and Challenger 600 Series jets lead the
large aircraft segment in the Middle East with a market share of 73 per
cent.
Bombardier Customer Services in the Middle East
Bombardier has a significant service and support presence in the Middle
East, including a Regional Support Office and a parts depot in Dubai.
These facilities are complemented by two authorized service facilities –
ExecuJet Aviation in Dubai, and the recently added Arab Wings in
Jordan. Bombardier offers a comprehensive network of field support
specialists throughout the region, on-site support via Mobile Response
Teams and the PartsExpress airborne parts delivery service.
Challenger 605 aircraft
Featuring the widest stand-up cabin of any large category business jet
available today, the Challenger 605 jet builds on the legacy of quality
and reliability of its predecessor, the acclaimed Challenger 604 jet,
leading its market share segment throughout the world. The Challenger
605 jet can whisk eight passengers and two crew from Kuwait to London or
Kuwait to Seoul non-stop*.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions,
from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation
equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation
headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January
31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the
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Bombardier, Challenger, Challenger 600, Challenger 604, Challenger
605 and PartsExpress are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its
subsidiaries.
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