Bombardier Global 7000 Completes Maiden Flight

FTV1, the first Global 7000 flight test vehicle, has completed its maiden flight.

This first flight marks the start of a flight test program for the newest member of Bombardier's flagship Global aircraft family, which is scheduled to enter into service in the second half of 2018.

The Global 7000 flight test vehicle took off from Bombardier's facility in Toronto under the command of Captain Ed Grabman, assisted by his co-pilot, Jeff Karnes and Flight Test Engineer Jason Nickel.

Dedicated to testing basic system functionality and assessing the handling and flying qualities of the aircraft, the flight lasted approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes, during which all flight controls were exercised, and the systems and aircraft performed as expected.

The flight crew conducted a gradual climb to 20,000 feet (6,096 m) and the aircraft reached a planned test speed of 240 knots.

"This is a great day for Bombardier and a very proud moment for the thousands of employees who made this significant milestone a reality," said Michel Ouellette, Senior Vice President, Global 7000 and Global 8000 program, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Hard work and dedication from the entire team, including our suppliers, went into this amazing milestone of the development program. With this first flight successfully completed, all teams remain focused on meeting the program's development and certification schedule and the aircraft's entry-into-service in the second half of 2018." 

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