There was a time when Bombardier commanded the regional aircraft markets, and the CSeries program, now known as the Airbus A220, placed it directly into the headlines. But after a major restructuring and a sale of the CSeries to Airbus, Bombardier has shifted its focus to other pursuits. The company’s slant toward business jets has left many wondering whether Bombardier will ever re-enter commercial airliners.
Clearly, Bombardier’s recent years were spent placing much emphasis on business jets. The company has invested a lot in its Global and Challenger series, especially with regard to the Global 7500, which is viewed as embodying luxury, efficiency, and long-range capabilities. While this transition has led Bombardier down a much-dimmed path for commercial passenger aircraft development, it has pursued demanding and lucrative business concepts in the development of new
