GENEVA -- Bombardier announced that a variety of improvements to its Challenger 350 super mid-size business jet are progressing on track for implementation in 2019.

New enhancements for the aircraft include a performance improvement package particularly effective for short runways, available compact Head-up Display (HUD) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS), along with improved cockpit aesthetics and cabin sound-proofing technology.

"The new offerings we have introduced on the Challenger 350 aircraft clearly reflect our longstanding commitment to continually innovate and boost the performance of the industry’s best-selling business jet," said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Aviation.

A performance improvement package consisting of enhanced rudder authority and superior braking performance allows the Challenger 350 aircraft to fly up to 1,500 nautical miles farther out of short runways and enables operation at Santa Monica airport. The greater short-field performance ability of the aircraft conveniently complements its steep approach certifications, awarded by international regulatory bodies including EASA, FAA and TC, thereby granting passengers access to reach countless coveted destinations worldwide.

The new Challenger 350 aircraft also feature improved ergonomics and aesthetics, including the Bombardier signature leather-stitched yoke. The HUD and EVS can be installed as a retrofit on in-service models in Bombardier’s extensive global network of service centers.

The jet now features refined sound-proofing technology that reduces cabin noise levels by an additional 1-2 dB SIL, and up to 4-5 dB SIL quieter than previous Challenger 300 series models.

Source: Bombardier