Asian Aerospace 2004: Global Wings of Japan Orders First Bombardier Learjet 45 XR.Business Editors SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Bombardier Aerospace Bombardier Aerospace is a division of the Bombardier group, with the third largest workforce (behind Boeing and Airbus) and the fourth largest in yearly delivery of commercial airplanes (behind Boeing, Airbus and Embraer). today announced that Global Wings, Inc., of Tokyo, Japan, has placed a firm order for one new Bombardier Learjet(i) 45 XR super light business jet, and placed an option for a second aircraft. It is the first Bombardier Learjet 45 XR to be ordered by a Japanese operator, and paves the way for Global Wings, provider of world-class business jet services throughout Asia, to provide non-stop Japan-China executive charter service. "The Bombardier Learjet 45 XR takes legendary Learjet performance to the next level by offering superior comfort, enhanced payload (1) Refers to the "actual data" in a packet or file minus all headers attached for transport and minus all descriptive meta-data. In a network packet, headers are appended to the payload for transport and then discarded at their destination. , more range, a cruise speed that is fastest in its class, and unmatched time-to-climb capabilities," noted David Dixon This article is about the actor. For the founder of the USFL, see David Dixon (founder of USFL). For the football player, see David Dixon (football player). David Dixon (October 28, 1947) is an English actor and screenwriter. , regional vice-president, sales, Asia-Pacific, Bombardier Aerospace Business Aircraft. "It will fly Global Wings' passengers non-stop from Japan to major Northern and Central Chinese cities, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , and Manila," noted Mr. Dixon. The Learjet 45 XR will be registered and based in Beijing, China. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Tak Masamura, president and chief executive officer of Global Wings, "the Learjet 45 XR offers optimized performance and a spacious cabin; an ideal combination for superior charter service and passenger comfort." Designed specifically to meet customer needs in the evolving premium super-light business jet segment, the Bombardier Learjet 45 XR can carry up to eight passengers and two crew a maximum of 2,007 nautical miles (3,717 km) at cruise speeds up to Mach 0.81 (534 mph; 859 km/hr) and altitudes up to 51,000 feet (15,545 m). About Bombardier A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2003 were $21.2 billion Cdn and its shares are traded on the Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges Frankfurt Stock Exchange The largest of Germany's eight securities exchanges, operated by Deutsche Borse AS. (BBD BBD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Barbados Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , BOM and BBDd.F). News and information are available at www.bombardier.com. N.B. Fiscal year 2002-03 revenues have been restated following the sale of the recreational products business. (i)Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries Note to Editors: Images/Illustrations will be available on our Web site photo gallery at: www.aero.bombardier.com/htmen/F15.jsp |
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