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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted full type certification to Bombardier’s Challenger 650 business jet, which entered service last year.

Expected to enter the European market this year, the aircraft features an improved galley and seats, as well as an enhanced cabin management system, including HD monitors, audio video on demand and bluetooth integration.

Bombardier said that the new Challenger 650 aircraft requires the lowest direct operating costs in its class.

With a range capacity of 7,408km, Challenger 650 jets’ improved engines are claimed to offer improved thrust and shorter take-off distance.

The aircraft further includes the Bombardier vision flight deck, which reduces workload of pilots and provides better control and comfort to them.

"We are confident that it will earn the appreciation of executives, pilots and operators around the world."

The Challenger 650 aircraft also incorporates a new generation flight management computer, a synthetic vision system (SVS), multiScan weather radar and a head-up display with enhanced vision system (EVS).

Last November, Challenger 650 received full type certification from Transport Canada ahead of its entry into service.

Bombardier Business Aircraft chief operating officer Paul Sislian had then said: "With the widest-in-class cabin, breakthrough design attributes and unique expressions of comfort, control, and connectivity, the Challenger 650 aircraft has a strong future and we are confident that it will earn the appreciation of executives, pilots and operators around the world."

Image: Challenger 650 business jet receives EASA certification. Photo: courtesy of Bombardier.