Shenzhen-Based Operator Also Takes Delivery Of The First
China-Based Challenger 605 Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace has confirmed a firm order for five super
midsize Challenger 300 jets from Donghai Jet Co., Ltd. based in
Southern China. The total value of the order is approximately $121
million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped
aircraft.
Challenger 300 File Photo
Upon delivery, the Challenger 300 business jets will join a new
Challenger 605 jet, which was handed over during a special ceremony
at Donghai Jet's headquarters in Shenzhen on November 13, 2010.
Donghai Jet will soon operate the first Challenger 300 and
Challenger 605 jets to be based in China.
"This order is a very important milestone in the growth of our
fleet of Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets in Greater
China," said Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft
in a news release Friday. "The range and cabin size of the
Challenger 300 and Challenger 605 jets are ideally suited for
non-stop access throughout the region and are a perfect fit for
Donghai Jet's charter operation. We are honoured that Donghai Jet
has put their confidence in our Challenger aircraft family to debut
its business jet charter operations in China," he added.
Donghai Jet Co., Ltd. is headquartered at Shenzhen airport and
was jointly established by Shenzhen Donggang Investment Development
Ltd, East Pacific Holdings Ltd. and Win Glory Enterprises Ltd., a
Sino-foreign joint venture. In addition to charter services,
Donghai Jet Co., Ltd. also provides trading consultation,
management and maintenance services for business jets.
Challenger 605
Present in China for over 50 years, Bombardier says it is
positioned to offer its customers the required support for their
increasing travel requirements. Bombardier Business Aircraft
operates sales offices in Beijing and in Hong Kong and has three
Authorized Service Facilities in the region. In addition, a
Regional Support Office in Hong Kong is scheduled to open in the
first quarter of 2011.
China is among a number of countries emerging as key markets for
business aviation. Globalization, increased travel requirements by
business people and a general positive trend towards the acceptance
of business aircraft use are among the contributors to increased
activity in the region. The Bombardier Business Aircraft Market
Forecast, published in July 2010, predicts business aviation
industry deliveries of 600 aircraft in China for the 10-year period
covering 2010-2019.
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