Bombardier Global Aircraft Receive EASA Certification for Lower EVS Approaches
February 4, 2009 — Montréal
Aerospace
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Global aircraft equipped with the Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS) to obtain operational credit for continuing approaches to 100 feet. Bombardier's BEVS had previously received approval from Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration.
EU-OPS rule 1.430(h) requires pilots using instrument approach procedures to be able to visually see the approach lights and runway environment from a predetermined height in order to proceed with landing. With BEVS, that distance has been reduced to 100 feet. This is the European equivalent of Federal Aviation Regulation 91.175.
The Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS) provides pilots with significantly improved situational awareness and the ability to observe runway lights and the runway environment in difficult operating conditions, such as low visibility and or darkness. BEVS also enhances safety by helping to identify runway incursions. The heart of the BEVS is the CMC Electronics CMA-2700, a new, third-generation member of its SureSight® family of I-Series™ integrated sensor systems for Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) applications, integrated with Rockwell Collins Heads-Up Guidance System (HGS®). Together, the system enables descent down to 100 feet above ground level, thereby enhancing operational flexibility.
Global 5000: The high-speed Global 5000 jet combines superior transatlantic speed with the largest cabin in the super large segment. It features high-speed Internet connectivity and unmatched entertainment options as standard equipment as well as a heads-up flight display system, with the largest field-of-view of any business aircraft. With a recent range increase of 400 NM (741 km) the jet can now connect London-Los Angeles, and Sao-Paulo-Paris non-stop with eight passengers and three crew*.
Global Express XRS: The pioneering Global Express XRS business jet features the largest cabin of any purpose-built corporate aircraft – offering more cabin volume and more floor space than its closest competitor. No other business jet in the ultra long-range segment matches the high-speed range capability delivered by this aircraft. Offering the ultimate in cabin comfort, this impressive jet can link London-Tokyo and London-San Diego non-stop with eight passengers and three-to-four crew*.
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 Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.
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*Under certain operating conditions.
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For Information
Danielle Boudreau
Bombardier Business Aircraft
+1 514 855-8149
danielle.boudreau@aero.bombardier.com
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