Fractional aviation company Bond has placed an order with Bombardier for 50 aircraft including Challengers and Globals, in a deal worth $1.7 billion. The announcement has been made at NBAA-BACE, where Bond also revealed its brand identity to the industry. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.

Bond has chosen Bombardier exclusively to launch its fractional operation, marking a significant milestone for both companies. This landmark order, which includes a comprehensive service contract, reflects Bond's confidence in Bombardier's industry-leading aircraft and its commitment to delivering the highest level of quality and support.

“Bond's exclusive choice of Bombardier's aircraft and services speaks volumes about the trust it places in our people, our products and in the values of excellence and integrity that define our company,” says Éric Martel, president and CEO, Bombardier. “Bombardier's jets are best in class. This, coupled with a service network voted number one in recent industry surveys, places our team in a unique position to deliver Bond with an offering rooted in product quality, reliability and predictable care.”

“As someone who has spent their career in private aviation, I'm excited to have the best planes in the world to offer to our customers at Bond,” remarks Bill Papariella, chairman and group CEO of Bond. “Our relationship with its team spans many years through my previous work in the aftermarket space at Jet Edge, and I've seen firsthand the culture, consistency and service mindset that make Bombardier exceptional. This relationship isn't simply about aircraft; it's about shared values and a long-term commitment to redefining reliability and care in private aviation. The capital markets' response to our announcement in June validated that belief. What we're building with Bond is a continuation of that same vision I began at Jet Edge: that great aviation companies are built around service, and Bombardier is the best in the world to help us deliver on that promise.”

The long-term service agreement is a key pillar of this collaboration, designed to ensure Bond's fleet operates at peak performance from day one. Through this agreement, Bond will benefit from Bombardier's full suite of maintenance and support services, including access to its global network of service centres, 24/7 technical support, parts availability and predictive maintenance tools. This comprehensive coverage not only maximises aircraft uptime but also delivers operational peace of mind, allowing Bond to focus on delivering a seamless, elevated experience to its clientele.

The order, initially announced in June 2025, also includes 70 new aircraft purchase options; if all options are exercised, the total aircraft and services value would reach more than $4 billion.

Bond has closed $320 million in preferred equity and debt financing led by credit funds and accounts managed by leading global investment firm KKR, with $30 million of equity funding from a select group of founding partners. In a market where demand for private flying is at record highs and fractional ownership is outpacing every other category of business aviation, Bond introduces a model built for premium private flyers who value exclusivity over scale.

Papariella goes on: “We created Bond to deliver on the promise of what private aviation was always meant to be: personalised, predictable and with exceptional levels of service. We are not building for scale. We are building for the select few who expect service perfection every time they fly.”

Key elements of Bond's model include: fewer owners per aircraft, limited to 10 per aircraft; exclusive fleet, reserved only for fractional owners; no jet-cards or charter dilution; standby capacity increasing reliability, with reserved aircraft pre-positioned to cover peak customer demand; first-of-a-kind OEM service agreement, backed by dedicated resources in Bombardier's top-rated network; flight attendants on every flight, including super midsize jets, an industry first; the highest-paid and most experienced pilots; 100 per cent super mid and large cabin fleet; and evergreen membership with an intelligent capital efficient design.

Members will begin flying in early 2027.