Press Release

Issued by Bombardier Aviation.

July 6, 2015

Bombardier has announced that it has received type certification for its Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft from the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aviacion Civil (UAEAC) of Colombia, the country's Civil Aviation Authority.

"Our Challenger aircraft portfolio is gaining strong momentum in Latin America," said Stephane Leroy, regional vice president, sales, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Colombia being a growing market in the region, we are naturally proud of this certification milestone that will allow operators throughout the region to experience our Challenger aircraft and will allow us to generate further interest for these innovative and proven business jets."

This new aircraft certification will strengthen the Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft's position as leaders in the growing fleet of super midsize business jets operating in the region. With increased performance, definitive reliability and unmatched value, the Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft have a strong future. Latin America remains a key driver to future growth in the business jet market; in fact, Bombardier's Market Forecast predicts that the region is expected to receive 850 unit deliveries by 2024. With more than 1,900 aircraft in the region, Bombardier is currently the market share leader.

The dependable Challenger 300 jet offers true transcontinental range and superior long-range cruise speed, with eight-to-10 passengers. Its 3,065-nm (5,646-km) range connects Toronto and Bogota non-stop, and its superior airfield performance allows the aircraft to operate out of 5,000-ft. (1,524-m) runways with ease. The Challenger 300 jet has exceeded customer expectations since its entry-into-service in 2004.

Built upon the legendary segment-defining Challenger 300 aircraft, the dependable Challenger 350 jet not only features the very latest in avionics, but also offers the segment's most advanced cabin that maximizes natural light and redefines the man-machine interface, all the while maintaining the performance attributes that have become synonymous with the Challenger family. This jet boasts class-defining performance, a true seats full, tanks full, 3,200 nm (5,926 km) range that connects Bogota with Montevideo non-stop.