Mystery first-time buyer snaps up $1.7 billion of Bombardier private jets
July 1, 2025
Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has received a significant order for 50 private jets from an undisclosed customer.
The order is split between the Global and Challenger lines of aircraft, although no specific models or the split between types was specified by the manufacturer.
In addition to the firm order, the purchaser has also reserved options on a further 70 aircraft, plus signed a first-of-its-kind maintenance agreement with Bombardier.
If all options are exercised and the value of the maintenance contract included, the entire value of the transaction would exceed $4 billion.
A maintenance first for Bombardier
The order for so many private jets from Bombardier is significant, but so too is the unique maintenance agreement that has been secured with this customer.
It represents the first ever fully integrated manufacturer-operator maintenance bundle in business aviation. Bombardier won’t just build the jets; it will also commit to managing the entire maintenance cycle for the fleet from day one.
The deal promises a comprehensive and integrated maintenance offering, covering everything from scheduled maintenance to technical support, all handled by Bombardier’s own highly acclaimed service network.
Locking in this maintenance partnership gives Bombardier recurring revenue on a long-term basis, and indicates that the customer is seeking a strategic partnership for the future.
Who is the mystery customer buying all these Bombardier private jets?
Bombardier noted that “The customer has elected to remain anonymous prior to unveiling their offering in the marketplace,” and gave few clues as to who could be the purchaser.
However, the planemaker did note that this is a first-time customer for Bombardier, which at least tells us who it’s not.
Major Bombardier customers include VistaJet, NetJets and other charter and fractional operators. In the US, these include Flexjet, Airshare and Wheels Up.
Overseas, Bombardier has customers ranging from Qatar Executive to the FAI Group in Germany.
The manufacturer also supplies aircraft to corporations, individuals and governmental VIP fleets. However, it’s unlikely any government or corporation would require so many aircraft.
It’s possible there could be a brand-new private jet charter company looking to start up, launching into the market alongside the heavyweights with a strong fleet of Bombardier’s modern private jets.
With deliveries set to start in 2027, we’ll have to wait until the time is right to hear who this mystery buyer is.
