cseriesaddick wrote: According to Di bert, increase of revenues in 2019 (up to 18 billions) will maily be generated by Global 7500 deliveries. We know that Bombardier expects to deliver 15 to 20 Global 7500 to its clients in 2019 and twice that number in 2020.
During Q2 earnings call conference, Di Bert said that there were about 20 Global 7500 on the production liner already. With respoect to 2018, rumors are that Bombardier should be able to deliver up to 3 aircrafts before the end of December.
The first production model flew to Dorval interior completion center at the beginning of June. Another one came in a few weeks later. When I took a look at Flightaware webpage today, I saw that another Global 7500 (BBA12) flew from Downswiew (CYZD) to Dorval (CYUL) last Thursday. I don't know if there were any other aircraft sent to the interior completion center in between.
I hope that the Global 7500 ramp-up will go better than what we experienced with the Cseries. We shouldn't have any delay with respect to engines' deliveries and Bombardier has apparently put in place a system that accelerates interior completion:
«As part of the development program, interiors are validated on the ground in a one-of-a-kind Bombardier-designed test rig that replicates the conditions of flight related to airframe motions and flight loads using a production fuselage mounted on a pneumatic bed. This process allowed for the validation of the interior’s fit and finish well in advance of its actual installation on the Architect, the fourth flight test vehicle. Bombardier is now using this unique tool for the interiors installation process of its production aircraft to ensure enhanced operational efficiency and an uncompromised experience for customers.
“The Global 7500 aircraft’s production process, specifically the interior completion work, results from years of thoughtful planning to maximize efficiency while ensuring the utmost quality for customers,” said Paul Sislian, Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Our cutting-edge interior test rig allows our teams to conduct all major fit and finish adjustments at our Centre of Excellence, in advance of installation in the aircraft. This process significantly reduces our completions cycle time and will ensure a smooth entry-into-service and an exceptional product right from the start.»
source: www.bombardier.com/content/bombardiercom/en/media/newsList/details.bba_20180614_bombardiers-global-7500-jets-begin-arriving-in-mont.bombardiercom.html