Bombardier Challenger 604 19 seat Business Jet Inverness Scotland
The intercontinental business jet was introduced in 1996 and over 220 aircraft have been delivered. 45 aircraft were delivered in 2001. Over 600 Challenger aircraft have been delivered to operators in more than 50 countries. The current product range includes the Challenger 300 (formerly the Continental) and the Challenger 800 (formerly Special Edition). The aircraft can accommodate up to 19 passengers and provides a 4,077 nautical mile range (7,551km) with non-stop connection for London to Chicago, Riyadh to Paris and other key city pairs. In November 2005, Bombardier announced the launch of a successor to the 604, the Challenger 605. The 605 will have an increased payload capacity of 91kg, which will allow either an additional passenger or extra fuel to be carried for greater range. Other features include the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite with Rockwell Collins Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS) fitted as standard. The interior has been redesigned to provide more headroom and cabin volume. The windows have also been enlarged and relocated. First flight is scheduled for early 2006. Certification by Transport Canada is expected in late 2006, with entry into service in autumn 2007. A number of Challenger 604 aircraft are in service with government agencies. In November 2001, Bombardier delivered the last of three aircraft for the Royal Danish Air Force. The special missions aircraft are being modified by Field Aviation of Toronto with a Telephonics surveillance radar and FLIR Systems' FLIR (forward-looking infrared) and will be used for maritime surveillance, search and rescue and long range VIP transportation and medical evacuation. The modified aircraft, designated CL604, first flew in February 2003 and was delivered in February 2004. In January 2004, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered one aircraft with two options for runway and airway calibration and other special missions. FLIGHT DECK The flight deck is equipped with dual
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Location: Dalcross Airport, Inverness. Highland Region. Scotland. United Kingdom.
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