Bombardier opens expanded London Biggin Hill Service Center, UK’s largest business jet maintenance and overhaul (MRO) facility, Canadian Business Journal

• The enhancement brings a new set of amenities to the facility, including heavy maintenance and modding capabilities, wheel and battery shops, and on-site interiors
• Expansion more than doubles the footprint of Bombardier’s London Begin Hill Service Center to approximately 250,000 square feet
• Spacious new hangar with 22 service bays for up to 14 people global 7500 at the same time as the aircraft

LONDON, November 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced the opening of its expanded London Begin Hill Service Center. Located in bustling London Biggin Hill Airport, the newly expanded London Biggin Hill Service Center expands to approximately 250,000 square feet (approximately 23,225 square meters) and features a range of new maintenance and refurbishment capabilities, as well as full service for its families Added interior finishing capabilities forof rear jet, Challenger When global aircraft.

With much-needed new service capabilities and additional hangar space, Bombardier’s glittering service center – the UK’s largest business jet MRO facility – is the perfect oasis for customers in the OEM’s growing fleet of business jets. Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill Service Center is London Biggin Hill Airport’s largest tenant, offering customers a complete heavy-duty maintenance facility, wheel and battery shop and parts paint shop. The new hangar changed from 8 to 22 service bays, increasing field capacity to accommodate a variety of aircraft, including up to 14. Global 7500 Aircraft at once – like Bombardier’s newly launched Global 8000 A business jet that will enter service in 2025.

“With the expansion of our London Biggin Hill Service Center, we are building on our unwavering commitment to our European customers by providing industry-leading service on a global scale, the OEM expertise that customers demand and expect from Bombardier. We have taken another step in demonstrating our commitment.” Christophe Gallagher is executive vice president of services and support and corporate strategy. “The European market is a very important market for Bombardier and this expansion perfectly underlines our continued commitment to the region, bringing us closer to our customers and providing world-class service and support. will be able to.”

The London Begin Hill Service Center, which opened in 2017, provides a shining example of how Bombardier is making OEM expertise more accessible to customers around the world and redefining its position as a leader in aftermarket service. . The expansion will take the facility’s workforce beyond his 250, but this number is expected to grow further given the increased demand for support.

And one of the UK’s busiest business aviation airports for aircraft movement, London Biggin Hill Airport boasts over 70 aerospace companies and over 1,300 jobs. Over the past few years, Bombardier has successfully developed cooperation with airports. This has encouraged local employment and boosted the activity of the supply chain.

“London Biggin Hill Airport is strategically located for business aviation operators and we are thrilled that Bombardier is building a long-term relationship here,” said Robert Walters, Commercial Director of Biggin Hill Airport. said. “Bombardier has been a great collaborator and we look forward to working closely with them as a major center of aviation technology and innovation and as a catalyst for the growth of business aviation in the region.”

Bombardier’s focus on environmentally friendly design and approach to project development is also an important part of the newly renovated service facility. Key projects include installing solar panels and charging stations on site, building on Bombardier’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.

Bombardier is also pleased to announce JETEX as the preferred FBO provider for London’s Biggin Hill Service Centre. JETEX will provide on-site customer concierge services to extend Bombardier’s customer service.

Creating a solid aerospace pipeline in the region is also paramount in creating this project to facilitate the development of highly skilled technicians in the field. Bombardier has a deep history with apprenticeship programs, and working with his leader, the Marshall Center for Training in the UK, he developed an intensive 36-month program to develop influential and well-paid aerospace-related careers in the region. It has provided important pipes for work.

Expansion of Biggin Hill Service Center in London, combined with new facilities in Miami, Florida and Melbourne, Australia, combined with expansion of Service Center in Singapore, Bombardier’s comprehensive offering to provide the best customer service experience in business aviation We continue to emphasize our strategic and global commitment. today.

About Bombardier
Bombardier is a global aviation leader focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world’s finest business jets.Bombardier rear jet, Challenger When global The aircraft family is renowned for its cutting-edge technological innovation, cabin design, performance and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft and serves a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional-ownership providers, governments and individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world for special mission roles.

Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Bombardier operates aircraft structure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s strong customer support network includes strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.

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