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(2002), "Rolls-Royce selected as engine supplier for new Bombardier business jet", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 74 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2002.12774bab.041
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
Rolls-Royce selected as engine supplier for new Bombardier business jet
Keywords: Rolls-Royce, Bombardier Aerospace, Aircraft, Engine
Rolls-Royce plc and Bombardier Aerospace have announced selection of the Rolls-Royce BR710 engine as the powerplant for the Bombardier Global 5000 super large business jet, a new derivative of the ultra long-range Bombardier Global Express, also powered by the BR710.
John Holding, executive vice-president, Engineering and Product Development, Bombardier Aerospace, said: "After carefully reviewing our powerplant options for the Bombardier Global 5000, we selected the Rolls-Royce BR710 to power the newest member of the Bombardier Global Express family. Our confidence is based on the proven success of the Bombardier Global Express aircraft currently In service as well as our long-standing relationship with Rolls-Royce."
The Bombardier Global 5000 will enter corporate service in late 2004.