Vista Jet Thinks Global with $7.8 Billion Bombardier Business Aircraft Order
Neelam Mathews Nov 27, 2012 Bombardier has announced today the largest business aircraft sale in its history. Vista Jet, a world-leading luxury aviation company and exclusive operator of Bombardier business aircraft, has signed a deal for up to 142 Global business jets which includes firm orders for 56 Global jets and options for a further 86 Global jets at a 2012 U.S. list price value of more than $7.8 billion if all options are exercised. The value of the firm order is approximately $3.1 billion at 2012 list prices. The firm order comprises 25 Global 5000 , 25 Global 6000 and six Global 8000 jets. Deliveries of these aircraft will begin in 2014. The agreement also includes options for 40 Global 5000 , 40 Global 6000 and six Global 8000 jets. For Vista Jet, the order signifies a key part of its expansion plans and ambitions to make business aviation more accessible to the em...