Flight News On Stiff Competition By Business Jet Manufacturers Who Are Doing Their Best to Produce More Reliable & Cost Effective Jets In The Mark
Bombardier Challenger 300
The Challenger 300s first flight was in 2001 and the aircraft was initially called the Challenger Continental. The aircraft seats up to nine passengers and is powered by two Honeywell HTF7000 turbofans of 6826lbs thrust each. It has a maximum range of 3100 nautical miles with a typical cruise speed of MACH 0, 82.
Take off distance is 1466 miles and landing distance is 792 metres MTOW is 17622 kilograms and maximum landing weight is 15309 kilograms. Payload with maximum fuel is 612 kilograms.
Bombardier Challenger 605
Continuing the Challenger family of mid-size to large business jet aircraft, the 605 carries up to 12 passengers over a 4045 nautical miles range. At 2, 49 metres, it is said to feature the widest cabin of any large-size business jet available today and has stand-up room of 1, 85 metres.
It operates at a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0,82 .An increased payload capacity of 91 kilograms provides customers with additional flexibility to either add one more passenger or 91 kilograms of fuel.
The cabin has an Ethernet-based cabin electronic system, as featured in the Bombardier Global 5000 series. This system provides office environment and entertainment options, including 45,7cm bulkhead-mounted cabin monitors, LCD touch-screen passenger control units, dual DVD/CD player, high-speed Internet and on-board LAN that supports file sharing.
Powered by two General Electric CF-34-3B turbofans, of 8729 lbs thrust each, it has a maximum take off weight of 21909 kilograms, with a take off distance of 1780 miles. Maximum ceiling is 41000 feet.
Bombardier Challenger 850
Market interest in the performance characteristics of the 50-passenger CRJ Airliner led to its introduction into business jet environment. In 1995, the Canadair Special Edition and Corporate Jetliner were launched and renamed as the Challenger 850 aircraft in 2005.
The Challenger 850 offers ease of maintenance and low direct operating costs, thanks to its airliner heritage. Powered by the GE CF34-3B1 turbofan engine of 8729 lb thrust, it has a maximum take off weight of 24040 kilograms with a take off distance of 1922miles. It has a range of 3044 nautical miles with five passengers; 2905 nautical miles with eight passengers and 2584 nautical miles with 15 passengers at a typical cruise speed of Mach 0, 77 or 0, 74 for long range cruise.
The auxiliary fuel tanks can accommodate an additional 1814 kilograms of fuel for a maximum fuel weight of 8289 kilograms.
Bombardier Global 5000
With the introduction of the Global 5000, operators flying both the Global Express XRS and the Global 5000 business aircraft are now able to benefit from fleet commonality, particularly with enhanced crew flexibility thanks to a common type rating, pilot and maintenance training and spare parts.
The Global family marks the entrance of the super large to ultra long-range jets. Developed from global Express technologies the Bombardier Global 5000 jet offers more cabin space with faster and more short-field capability than any in its class. It was one of the first business jets to combine a liquid crystal display with a head up guidance system projector.
Bombardier claims that the Global 5000 flies trans-continental passengers faster than any competing super –large business jet, at Mach 0, 89 .Cruising at Mach 0, 85; it can carry eight passengers and three crew non-stop, from continental Europe to Central North America, thanks to its 5200 nautical miles range. Two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans of 14750 lbs thrust propel it to a cruise altitude of 43000 feet in just23 minutes. Maximum ceiling is 51000 feet .Maximum tae off weight is 29780 kilograms with a payload of 508 kilograms with full fuel.
Bombardier Global Express XRS
Also powered by 14750 pound-thrust Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, it has superior short-field performance charactestics, thanks to leading edge slats and Fowler trailing edge flaps.
The Global Express XRS can fly at altitudes of up to 51000 feet carrying eight passengers and a crew of four 5450 nautical miles non-stop at MACH 0, 87; 6150 NAUTICAL MILES NON-STOP AT mach 0, 85 and 6500 nautical miles non-stop at MACH 0,82.
Certificated to stringent regulations by both North American and European airworthiness authorities, the Global Express XRS flies faster, farther, than any other aircraft in its class and accesses the most challenging airfields. Its long-range, high altitude capability, large cabin and design features (wing slats and flaps) also make it ideal for specialized missions.
Global 700 & Global 8000
Bombardier recently announced growth in its flagship Global family with two new new-jets-the Global 7000 and Global 8000.
The Global 7000features a spacious four-zone cabin. This aircraft sets the benchmark for a new category of large business jets. With a volume of 74, 67 cu.m, passengers will enjoy 20% more living space than the cabin of the current industry leader.
The aircraft will have a high-speed cruise of Mach 0,90 and arrange of 7300 nautical miles at Mach 0,85 .It will fly London-Singapore ,New York-Dubai or Beijing-Washington non-stop with 10 passengers. Entry into service is scheduled for 2016.
The Global 8000,which is claimed to be capable of flying further than any other business jet, will feature a superior three-zone 63,32-cum cabin and a range of 7900 nautical miles at Mach 0,85.It will connect Sydney-Los Angeles, Hong Kong-New York and Mumbai-New York non-stop with eight passengers.
The Global 8000 jet will reach a high-speed cruise of M0; 90.Entry into service is scheduled for 2017.
Bombardier new Global aircraft will feature an all-new –high-speed transonic wing, designed to significantly optimized aero-dynamic efficiency ,combined with next-generation GE TechX 16500 lb thrust engines to deliver significant efficiency and emissions advantages, including reduced NOx emissions,50% below the International Civil Aviation Organizations upcoming Civil Aircraft Emissions Protocol regulations and an eight percent better overall fuel-efficiency target when compared with the Global Express XRS.
Cabin features, common to both new aircraft, include: maximum natural light through new enlarged windows, that provide approximately 80% more surface per window than on current Global aircraft; a generous baggage suite that is accessible during flight; a crew rest area equipped with berthable seating; a spacious galley with optimized meal preparation and storage possibilities; an innovative approach to cabin zones, giving customers more flexibility and choice when defining their floor plan and innovative design options that bring the comforts of home to the aircraft environment.
Both aircraft will also feature the most up-t-date version of the Global vision flight deck and the advanced connectivity capability of a leading-edge cabin management system to ensure the highest levels of convenience, comfort and control ever presented in a business jet.
Cessna’s Citation Family
The Citation X, first flown in 1993 and certificated in 1996, received an upgrade in 2000 with an increase in weight and thrust. Perhaps it should be noted that the “X” in its name refers to the Roman numeral and not a letter.
The aircraft introduced a number of new design features, including a highly swept wing (37 degrees) and a supercritical airfoil, to give an impressive top speed.
In contrast with earlier Citation aircraft, the wing is mounted below the fuselage, rather than passing through it. This one piece wing offers greater cabin volume and engineering simplicity.
It can carry two crew and up to eight passengers. Powered by two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 engines, it is said to be the worlds fastest civilian aircraft, with a top cruising speed of 525 knots/Mach 0, 92 .Maximum cruising altitude is 5100 feet, range is more than 3070 nautical miles.
During 2009, the first Citation X to be fitted with Elliptical Winglets was delivered .Cessna and Winglet Technology, LLC, collobarated to develop the latter’s patented Elliptical Winglet for retrofit on the Citation X.
Cessna has announced that it will feature the Honeywell Primus Elite avionics platform as well as an upgraded cabin management system on new Citation X business jets beginning this year. Honeywell’s Primus Elite will also be available as an optional service bulletin upgrade through the Cessna Citation Xs.Based on the Citation Xs current Honeywell Primus 2000 system, the five-panel Elite system features liquid crystal displays offering high-resolution graphics display capability for electronic approach charts with aircraft position worldwide as well as XM satellite weather in the United States and Southern Canada.
In addition, improved moving map capability will depict geographical and political boundaries as well as airspace and airways.
Improvements to the cabin management system also included as a standard feature for 2011 deliveries will be touch-screen control panels, MP3 player inputs, an improved stereo sound system optimized for the Citation X cabin, updated Air show display imagery and dual Blu-ray players with a high-definition display monitor mounted in the forward closet.
Citation Ten
Last October, Cessna announced the launch of the Citation Ten, alarger, and advanced version of the Citation X.It also marked the debut of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite and a Cessna-exclusive advanced management system. It features more powerful and more efficient Rolls-Royce engines .First flight of the new Citation Ten will be in the late 2011, with certification and first delivery in 2013.
The Citation Ten features a 380-mm longer fuselage for more cabin space, winglets for more efficient performance , a new electrical system, dual lithium-ion batteries ,new avionics ,auto throttle, a redesigned cabin with new interior seats and cabin appointments and a proprietary fibre optic-based cabin management system including the latest interface options for greater in-flight productivity and connectivity.
Performance is also enhanced with a 211 nautical mile increase in range at high-speed cruise 97 kilograms increase in maximum payload and a faster rate of climb direct to 45000 feet.
The Citation Ten will use a pair of new Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 high-flow-fan turbines, each rated at 7034 pounds of thrust. This gives a 4% improvement in takeoff thrust, a 9% improvement in climb performance, a 7% improvement in cruise thrust and an additional 1, 4% improvement in specific fuel consumption. The Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 will be certificated in 2013 ahead of aircraft type certification.
Cessna is the first company to announce it will use the integrated Garmin G5000 avionics suite, which will be certificated for FAR Part 25 operations (commercial transport aircraft). The Citation Tens restyled ,clean cockpit design is anchored by the new ,fully integrated Garmin G5000 system that centres on three 14-inch LCD primary and multifunction displays and four touch-screen control panels.
Among the standard features of the new system are a pilot-vehicle touch-screen interface ,TCAS 11 with change 7.1,synthetic vision technology, electronic charts,Garmins Safe Taxi,a dual flight management system with WAAS LPV and RNP 0.3 SAAAR capability ,solid-state weather radar with turbulence detection and vertical scan capability ,integrated terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS),ADS-B Out and Link 2000+data link. Options include satellite weather and an ICAO Type 1A flight data recorder.
The company has teamed with Dallas-based Heads Up Technologies to develop an intelligent cabin electrical system (CMS) that integrates cabin electrical systems, avionics and communications through a fibre optic backbone and an intuitive touch-screen user interface, resulting in “the ultimate connectivity experience”.
Technology is the foundation of the Citation Ten CMS,which features an interactive ,touch-screen system controller at each passenger seat for audio(digital media,MP3/iPhone), video(digital, Blu Ray), interactive moving map, cabin temperature,lights,window shades and even cabin diagnostics.
The dual club-seat cabin arrangement also includes 110-or 220-volt electrical outlets and multiple USB/device inputs. High-speed Internet browsing, satellite radio and cabin Wi-Fi are available as options.
Cessna CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3
The established CJ family of Cessna Jets seems to be under constant refinement. The CJI+ and CJ2+ succeed the CJI and CJI2.Upgrade include improved performance ,new integrated avionics ,enhanced cabin features and expanded standard equipment fit.
The CJ1+ has a MTOW of 4853 kilograms and is powered by a pair of Williams FJ44-1AP turbofans. Up to seven passengers can be carried, with a useful load of 1774 kilograms. Range is 1300 nautical miles with full fuel at MTOW.
The CJ2+ is slightly longer proving additional are in a cabin almost one metre longer thantheCJ1+ .Powered by a pair of Williams FJ44-3A-24 turbofan engines the aircraft can fly 1613 nautical miles with full fuel at MTOW of 5669 kilograms.
The CJ3 has a maximum cruise speed of 472 knots and is powered by a pair of Williams’ FJ44-3AS. With an MTOW of 6291 kilograms, the CJ3 can fly a maximum of 1875 nautical miles up to a service ceiling of 45000 feet. The payload with maximum fuel and two pilots is 327 kilograms.
Cessna CJ4
Rolled out in November 2009, the CJ4 has a new, moderately swept wing design, based on Citation Sovereign technology ,including the three upper speed brake panels ,coupled with Williams FJ44-4A FADEC controlled engines of 3400 lb thrust.
The Citation CJ4 offers an extensive standard equipment list including a four-screen Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite with electronic charts and graphical weather,TCAS 11,EGPWS Class A TAWS ,Dual Mode Diversity transponders with ADS-B out capability,Multi-Scan weather radar, Emergency Descent Mode and an essential electrical bus.
The cabin cab be configured for up to eight passengers, plus a standard, belted aft lavatory. The Citation CJ4 also features the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system that includes BluRay DVD with HD monitor and XM radio.
In October 2009, it was announced that results of extensive engineering flight testing had validated significant performance enhancements, including a maximum speed of 452 knots, arrange of 1963 nautical miles with two crew and five passengers and a direct climb to 45000 feet in just 28 minutes at maximum takeoff weight.
Citation Sovereign
The Citation Sovereign, mid-size jet, comfortably ranges the US coast-to-coast, on-stop, cruising at 495 knots. It operates from 1097 –metre runways and is said to have the largest double club cabin in its class.
Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW 306C engine of 5686 lb thrust each, they give the aircraft a maximum cruise speed of 458 knots.
The cabin measures9,07 metres in length and has a height of 1,70 metres, MTOW is 13608 kilograms and the maximum range is 2603 nautical miles with eight passengers and full fuel.
Citation Encore+
First delivery and entry into service was in September 2000. It evolved into the citation Encore+, which replaced the Encore in production in 2006.The aircraft features a new integrated avionics suite, an increased payload and efficiencies and improved cabin lighting.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW535B turbofans, it has a maximum range of 1780 nautical miles at a maximum ceiling of 45000 feet and maximum cruise speed of 428 knots.
The PW535B features dual-channel, full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and incorporates a high-efficiency, effusion-cooled combustion liner.
An increase in the gross weight resulted in a full –fuel payload of 530 kilograms, 154 kilograms more than the original Encore.
The flight deck features an integrated Pro Line 21 avionics suite that includes three 8×10 LCD displays ; Rockwell Collins FMS-3000 flight management system; a fail-passive autopilot, pro Line 21 communication ,navigation and surveillance suite, solid state weather radar and Rockwell Collins integrated flight information systems which includes electronic charts, graphical weather and map overlays.
Ciation XLS/XLS+
The Citation XLS is an enhanced version of the Excel, featuring a glass cockpit based on the Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS suite and upgraded PW545B engines.Similarily, the Citation XLS+ was a further upgrade with the inclusion of FADEC controlled PW545C engines.
The Citation XLS+ is designed to travel at 440 knots ,have arrange of more than 1800 nautical miles ,climb direct to 45000 feet in 29 minutes and land on runways as short as 823 metres.
During 2009, Cessna delivered two citation XLS+ business jets to Lufthansa, the first deliveries of the model to European customer. The aircraft have entered service alongside two Citation CJ3s and one CJI+ in the Lufthansa Private jet fleet, which provides point-to-point flights among a thousand destinations in Europe and Russia.
