The Bombardier Service Centre will offer complete tip-to-tail heavy maintenance capabilities, and will complement the Bombardier Business Aircraft Service and Support Network in the United Kingdom.

Located at London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB/BQH), the London Service Centre will feature 3,065 sq. metres (32,991 sq. feet) of hangar space. Set to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2016, the service centre will be fully equipped to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, as well as modifications, avionics installations, and aircraft on ground (AOG) support for Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft. The facility will also bolster Bombardier Business Aircraft's European parts presence.

"Enhancing our service and support in the UK is a top priority, as our aircraft installed base in the region is significant and growing. This expansion establishes our presence in the London area, providing our customers with greater flexibility, industry leading maintenance support and access to our entire Network, including our large inventory of parts available in the region," said Andy Nureddin, Vice President and General Manager, Customer Services, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "Strengthening our support in this important region helps ensure we are our customers' first choice, wherever and whenever their needs arise."

"We are delighted that Bombardier Business Aircraft has chosen London Biggin Hill Airport to establish its first company owned and operated service centre in the United Kingdom," said Robert Walters, Director, London Biggin Hill Airport. "This facility will offer top maintenance support to operators in the region, and we look forward to welcoming Bombardier Business Aircraft customers to our airport.

“Their decision to locate at Biggin Hill Airport reflects well on the long-term initiatives promoted by the airport, the London Borough of Bromley and the Greater London Authority to establish a clear vision for the future of the airport as a dedicated business aviation facility. Supporting this will be the ability to recruit staff at all levels from within the London area” he says.

“Bombardier Business Aircraft will be adding significantly to the existing 65 businesses with more than 1,000 employees already based here.

“Probably the biggest single factor that has encouraged Bombardier Business Aircraft to consider LBHA as a London area base has been the extension of airport operating hours that have recently been ratified by the London Borough of Bromley Council. This extension, so vital to business development, will contribute substantially to the flexibility and facilitation of customer movements.”

London’s new Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has added his own special welcome to Bombardier Business Aircraft within the London area.

“Bombardier’s investment in Biggin Hill is a significant coup for London, not only creating jobs but cementing the city’s reputation as a leading destination for investment from across the world. Foreign investment is a key driver of jobs and growth for the London economy and I look forward to establishing City Hall as a strong voice for business, both at home and overseas,” Mayor Khan said.

The London Service Centre will join an award-winning network of wholly owned Bombardier Business Aircraft service centres; as well as a line maintenance station in Nice, France and a total of 15 Customer Response Team mobile units worldwide. Bombardier Business Aircraft customers also have access to a broad network of nearly 50 Authorized Service Facilities around the world.