Bombardier’s Global 8000 has achieved Transport Canada type certification, clearing the way for its entry into service later this year.

The company’s Fort Lauderdale base has gained new authorisation to service Canadian-registered aircraft and unveiled a Global 5500 completion as its first Canadian serialised supplemental type certificate project.

Transport Canada is introducing a method of pre-approving aircraft-specific training programmes under existing regulatory provisions that address contract training for pilots employed or sponsored by CAR operators.