Orlando, Florida – Bombardier Aerospace announced that XOJET’s first Challenger 300 aircraft entered service.
“We announced XOJET’s record order for up to 80 Challenger 300 jets at NBAA 2007 and today, just one year later, we are highlighting the first Challenger 300 jet to join the XOJET fleet,” said Bob Horner, senior vice-president, sales Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This business jet is the benchmark for performance, reliability and cabin comfort in the super midsize category. It is a true mark of confidence that XOJET has selected to invest in this amazing aircraft and today we share their excitement in welcoming their first Challenger 300 jet into service.”
XOJET placed firm orders for 20 Challenger 300 jets and options for an additional 60 on September 25, 2007, marking the largest single Challenger 300 jet order in Bombardier Business Aircraft history.
To date, XOJET has converted four of these additional Challenger 300 aircraft options to firm orders, two in Bombardier’s second quarter and two in the current third quarter of this fiscal year.
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