Saab has today received a follow on contract with the United Arab Emirates regarding the sale of two GlobalEye systems, Saab’s advanced airborne surveillance system. The order value is USD 1.018 billion and the contract period is 2020-2025.
The original contract with the United Arab Emirates for GlobalEye was signed in 2015. This contract is an amendment to that signed in 2015.
“We are proud that the United Arab Emirates continues to show great trust in Saab and our solutions. It shows that Saab remains on the cutting edge regarding advanced technology. The GlobalEye program is running according to plan and we have an efficient cooperation with the customer”, says Micael Johansson, President and CEO Saab.
The work will be carried out in Gothenburg, Linköping, Arboga, Järfälla and Luleå in Sweden and in Centurion, South Africa.
The contract was signed by the customer on the 30th of December 2020, hence the order was booked during the fourth quarter 2020.
GlobalEye provides simultaneous air, maritime and ground surveillance. It combines sophisticated radar technology with the ultra-long range Global 6000 aircraft from Bombardier.
Bombardier announced today that it delivered its first European-based Global 7500 aircraft to long-time Bombardier customer, Niki Lauda, as production and completions of the award-winning business jet continue to ramp up as planned. Bombardier is on track to deliver between 15 and 20 Global 7500 aircraft in 2019.
Long-time Bombardier customer and F1 World Champion takes delivery of the first European-based Global 7500aircraft
Production and completions ramp up for Global 7500 jets proceeding as planned
The Global 7500 aircraft recently completed the world’s
longest-range business jet flight in history and broke the city pair
speed record between LA and NYC*
Winner of the 2019 Aviation Week Grand Laureate Award, the Global 7500 aircraft offers Bombardier’s signature smooth ride and a spaciousness that is unique among business jets
Bombardier announced today that it delivered its first European-based Global 7500 aircraft
to long-time Bombardier customer, Niki Lauda, as production and
completions of the award-winning business jet continue to ramp up as
planned. Bombardier is on track to deliver between 15 and 20 Global 7500 aircraft in 2019.
“We are thrilled to deliver our flagship Global 7500 business
jet to Niki Lauda, our esteemed customer for many years,” said David
Coleal, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The Global 7500 aircraft
is simply the best business jet on the market. It sets the standard by
which all other aircraft in private aviation will be measured,
demonstrated by the prestigious design and aviation awards it has
garnered. The Global 7500 aircraft is the crown jewel of the industry.”
“I have enjoyed watching the evolution and growth of the Global
Aircraft program. I have always been impressed with the expertise,
craftsmanship and innovation that go into building every Global business jet,” said Niki Lauda. “The Global 7500
aircraft is the culmination of all the knowledge Bombardier teams have
gained over the years and I look forward to experiencing the range,
speed and comfort this jet has to offer.”
The Global 7500 jet is the latest in a series of Bombardier
business aircraft that Mr. Lauda has owned and piloted during his career
as an aviator. Previously, he operated a Global 6000, Global 5000 and Challenger 300 jet as his private aircraft.
Since its entry-into-service, the Global 7500 aircraft has unequivocally proven itself to be the highest-performing aircraft in the industry. The Global 7500
business jet has a top speed of Mach 0.925 and recently flew from
Singapore to Tucson, completing a record-setting 8,152 nautical mile
flight—the longest-range flight in business aviation history. In
addition, it also recently broke the city pair speed record between Los
Angeles and New York. The Global 7500 aircraft continues to assert its position as the leader in the business jet market.
The Global 7500 aircraft offers Bombardier’s signature smooth ride and a spaciousness that is unique among business jets. With its award-winning bespoke interior featuring a full-size kitchen and four true living spaces, the Global 7500 jet offers the ultimate in-flight experience. Setting the benchmark for the most exceptional cabin interior, the Global 7500 aircraft offers the most innovative features: Bombardier’s patented Nuage seat, meticulously designed for maximum comfort and the revolutionary nice Touch cabin management system (CMS), a new way to connect with the Global 7500 aircraft cabin through the Bombardier Touch dial, featuring business aviation’s first application of an OLED display.
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