Bombardier Business Aircraft has opened a new service centre at
London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB/BQH) in England.
The new 4,790 sq. metre
(51,541 sq. feet) facility received certification from the Civil
Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom for maintenance of
Learjet 70 and Learjet 75, Challenger 300, Challenger 350,
Challenger 600 series, Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft in
March 2017.
With an installed base of more than 600
Bombardier business jets in Europe, the Biggin Hill service centre is fully equipped to perform scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance, as well as modifications and avionics
installations.
"Biggin Hill is a strategic location for
business aviation operators and we are committed to our long-term
relationship with London Biggin Hill Airport to develop a
world-class aviation hub serving as a catalyst for business
aviation growth in the region," said Jean-Christophe Gallagher,
Vice President and General Manager, Customer Experience,
Bombardier Business Aircraft. "We also are extremely proud to
inaugurate our new facility during Biggin Hill Airport's 100-year
anniversary celebration, making this an even more memorable
milestone for Bombardier."
Located at one of the highest
altitudes within London's M25 ring road and just 12 miles from
central London and 9 miles from the financial district, the airport on Biggin
Hill is so well positioned that it was chosen as the strategic
base for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. Today, it
offers VIP handling, extensive hangarage, support and
maintenance services for all ranges of business jets. With
a designated UK Port of Entry, no runway slots and an exclusive
six-minute helicopter transfer service to and from the NetJets
London Heliport, Biggin Hill offers customers the fastest
touchdown to downtown of any London airport.
"Bombardier is active in 40
countries across the world, including the United Kingdom," said
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent. "As the leading
manufacturer of both planes and trains, their presence at Biggin
Hill is hugely welcome and will contribute significantly to the
advancement of the planned Strategic Outer London Development
Centre concept."
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