Bombardier publishes Challenger 3500 business jet Environmental Product Declaration

Bombardier announced May 22 that it has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the industry’s leading super mid-size business jet, the Challenger 3500 aircraft.  Following Bombardier’s recent groundwork on making the Global 7500 aircraft the first business jet ever to receive an EPD, the Challenger 3500 aircraft is the first business jet in the super mid-size segment to have an EPD published. The validation, verification, and confirmation of the EPD for the Challenger 3500 represents another milestone for Bombardier, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainability.  

Adhering to the International Standards ISO 14020, which specifies requirements for environmental claims, and science-based life cycle analysis data, the rigorous cradle-to-grave analysis delivers a comprehensive overview of an aircraft design, development, and production processes. The assessment of more than 40,000 aircraft parts underpinned the Challenger 3500 EPD publication, ensuring that the robust industry standards around environmental labels and declarations were met. 

Designed and manufactured through a sustainable lens, the Challenger 3500 elevates the customer ownership experience through the introduction of new cabin features that further minimize environmental impact. 

Cabin interior options incorporate a selection of innovative, sustainable materials including upcycled fabrics, rapidly renewable wood options and natural and more locally sourced fiber-based materials, all of which deliver high-quality finishes, without compromising aesthetics, comfort, or functionality. For crew, introduction of the first eco app* solution in business aviation enables optimized flight plans, which help operators save fuel and reduces the aircraft’s environmental footprint. 

Emphasizing Bombardier’s commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the jet’s flight test program is the first in business aviation to be completely carbon neutral. In addition, the award-winning business jet can operate to its highest performance levels using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).   

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