Bombardier Defense signs 10-year support deal with Swedish Armed Forces

The agreement covers two newly delivered Global 6500 aircraft under Bombardier’s Smart Services Defense program, supporting multi-role missions including head of state transport.

Summary

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration signed a 10-year Services Support Agreement with Bombardier on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces after the recent acquisition of two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft as part of a fleet modernization program. The newly delivered aircraft will carry out multi-role missions, including head of state transport, and are enrolled in Bombardier’s Smart Services Defense program. The arrangement is structured as a cost-per-flight-hour support package designed to provide predictable operating costs and long-term mission readiness through parts coverage, labor, engineering and technical support, access to mobile response teams, shipping, technical publications, Entry-into-Service assistance, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support. Bombardier and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration highlighted the agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow, where Brigadier General Carl-Frederik Edström and Paul Sislian took part in an announcement ceremony.

Terms & Concepts
  • cost-per-flight-hour: A support pricing model in which operating and maintenance services are bundled into a set rate based on aircraft flying time.
  • Entry-into-Service assistance: Operational and technical support provided when a newly delivered aircraft is introduced into active use.
  • Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): A secondary onboard power system that helps supply energy for aircraft functions, especially when the main engines are not in use.