German MoD Global 5000 certified

Transport Canada has issued a Certificate of Airworthiness for the first Global 5000 to be operated by the German Federal Ministry of Defense (FMOD). The ministry ordered four Global 5000s for VIP and medical evacuation flights after the German Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB) selected the aircraft.

German Operating Aircraft Leasing will lease the aircraft to the German Ministry of Defence. The jets are being completed at Bombardier’s Global Completion Centre in Montreal.

“This is a significant step toward the completion of this fleet modernisation program,” said Derek Gilmour, vice president, sales, marketing and administration, Bombardier Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft. “The Global 5000 jet is the aircraft best suited to meet the BWB tender 12-seat jet requirement, which includes intercontinental range and the ability to reconfigure the interior for MedEvac capabilities, with an option to carry an intensive care patient transport unit when required.”

Lufthansa Technik is lead contractor for the overall agreement, which also includes buying  two Airbus A319 corporate jetliners. The six aircraft will replace the FMOD’s existing fleet of Challenger 601 aircraft.
“This Certificate of Airworthiness marks an important milestone for the German Federal Ministry of Defence,” said Stefan Rauscher, Project Manager, BWB. “The speed, comfort, and versatility of the Global 5000 aircraft are a perfect fit with our needs, and we are looking forward to beginning operations with our new jets.”