The impressive full-size mock-up, the largest built in business aviation, showcases the aircraft's unparalleled spaciousness, luxury and comfort. With its four distinct living spaces, including a private stateroom, the Global 7000 business jet will allow passengers to work, eat, sleep and relax in a comfortable environment. This aircraft also features the largest total window area, allowing for more natural light inside the cabin and the state-of-the-art Bombardier Vision flight deck.

Éric Martel, President of Bombardier Business Aircraft, during the unveiling of the Global 7000 mock-up at EBACE in Geneva on Tuesday.

"We are extremely proud to present the mock-up of the Global 7000 aircraft here at EBACE, an event that gathers the world's key players in business aviation," said Eric Martel, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. "The new Global 7000 business jet's breakthrough design illustrates how Bombardier is well ahead of the curve when it comes to offering the ultimate level of comfort. This aircraft is the first business jet to offer a true four-zone cabin to satisfy the increasing travel needs of customers and will offer the most comfortable long-flight experience to passengers and crew members," he added.

"As announced last week, the Global 7000 and Global 8000 program is progressing well in the detailed design phase with the majority of the production drawings already released. The assembly of major structures has started at Bombardier and our suppliers' facilities."

Launched in 2010 and set to enter-into-service in 2016 and 2017 respectively, the Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets exemplify Bombardier's visionary thinking. They will have the ability to reach more destinations non-stop than ever before, delivering unprecedented levels of performance, flexibility, and comfort.

Engine service agreement with Rolls-Royce

Bombardier and Rolls-Royce announced a new engine service agreement during EBACE, authorizing Bombardier Aircraft Service Centres in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Singapore to perform maintenance on BR710 engines installed on the Bombardier Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft.

Under the agreement, Bombardier Aircraft Service Centres will be certified to perform line maintenance on the Rolls-Royce engines and perform engine removals, which are then sent to Rolls-Royce for heavy maintenance. This agreement will enable Bombardier and Rolls-Royce to jointly provide seamless support to CorporateCare customers. Furthermore, Bombardier Aircraft Service Centres and Bombardier operators will be provided with direct access to Rolls-Royce technical service representatives, as well as Rolls-Royce's myaeroengine.com portal for support and technical troubleshooting.

"Expanding support capabilities across our network is one of our top priorities. Our goal is to provide operators with the ability to receive maintenance whenever and wherever they need it," said Stan Younger, Vice President, Aircraft Service Centers, Bombardier Aerospace. "Collaborating with companies like Rolls-Royce ensures that our service centres are able to ramp up their worldwide service offering and offer customers the quickest and highest quality service on every major aircraft component during their visit at a Bombardier facility."

"We are delighted Bombardier has expanded their agreement with us to include Amsterdam and Singapore, this expansion compliments our global strategy and further strengthens our relationship with our valued partner Bombardier," said Andrew M. Robinson, Senior Vice President, Services and Customer Support, Civil Small and Medium Engines, Rolls-Royce.

In March 2012, Rolls-Royce and Bombardier entered into a similar agreement authorizing Bombardier Aircraft Service Centers in Dallas, Tucson, Hartford and Fort Lauderdale to perform maintenance on the BR710 engine installed on the Bombardier Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft.

To date, Bombardier has 175 Global aircraft based in Europe and 35 in the Asia Pacific region. This new engine service agreement for the Amsterdam and Singapore service centres will provide more expertise and maintenance support to local business aircraft customers, as well as customers flying into the region.

Happy Birthday! Bombardier celebrates two anniversaries at EBACE

Frank Ercolanese (right), Vice President, Contracts and Pre-Owned Aircraft, Bombardier Business Aircraft congratulates NetJets Europe COO, Mark Wilson on its 50th anniversary.

Amira Air has been in operation since May 2004 and has 12 Bombardier business aircraft in their fleet, including 7 Challenger 300.

Pictured here are Simon Burrows, Regional Vice President, Sales, Europe, Bombardier Business Aircraft, Ingmar Bublik, Managing Director, Amira Air and Eckhard Breuer, Sales Director, Bombardier Business Aircraft.