ASSEMBLY OF THE FIRST CANADAIR Global Express long-range business jet is almost complete, with only the engines, landing gear and empennage awaiting installation. Roll out is expected in late August, with the maiden flight in September. Delivery to the initial customer is set for December 1997 and certification (after installation of customer-specified equipment) in May 1998. Canadair says that it plans to build two aircraft a month after the backlog of initial deliveries has been cleared. Orders stand at "significantly more than 40", says the company.
Source: Flight International
