- Structural modifications represent first major European customer work package since
Wichita appointed main hub for Bombardier Defense earlier in 2022 - Work to be performed on Global 6000 jet lays important foundation for PEGASUS’ upcoming systems integration work package at
Lufthansa Technik inHamburg - Bombardier
U.S. Headquarters inWichita will subsequently receive two more jets as part of German PEGASUS surveillance aircraft project
This milestone marks the first major work package for a European customer performed at Bombardier Defense’s
“This most recent milestone is a testament to the quality of Bombardier jets for both VIP transport and special mission applications,” said
“The start of the structural modification phase indeed marks a major milestone, as it is an important prerequisite for the work packages of our special mission aircraft experts in Hamburg,” said
“With the immense progress made in the design work over the last 12 months, we are proud to see the PEGASUS project entering the next stage,” added Jürgen Halder, Vice President Air SIGINT at HENSOLDT. “Together with our partners Bombardier Defense and
Global aircraft are ideal for critical special missions. Modern-day intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems are lighter and more compact, no longer requiring commercial aircraft proportions. Missionized versions of Global aircraft are in service with elite military clientele, having completed thousands of missions over the last decade and demonstrating excellent dispatch reliability. Global aircraft are especially attractive for military use because of their ability to operate at high altitudes as well as their speed, agility, endurance, and low operating costs compared to other aircraft in their class.
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