Bombardier and Honda Aircraft Company each unveiled new high-performance jets at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. BombardierBombardier showed off two additions to its Global Business Jet Family: the new Global 5500 and Global 6500, expected to enter service by the end of 2019. The impact of business aviation on the environment is a hot topic at this year’s EBACE, where a new initiative to promote the use of alternative fuels is on the agenda. The business aviation community has set targets for a 50-percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, relative to 2005, under the 2009 Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC). The Global 6500 will offer 600 nautical miles more range than the Global 6000 allowing it to fly from Singapore to London.

Source: Forbes May 28, 2018 10:07 UTC