- Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) aims to enhance your online experience above the clouds with the debut of its Smart Router, a new connectivity device developed with Collins Aerospace
- Bombardier builds jets for businesses, governments and militaries around the world
- Bombardier stock has added 118.05 per cent year-over-year and 1,037.62 per cent since 2020
Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) aims to enhance your online experience above the clouds with the debut of its Smart Router, a new connectivity device developed with Collins Aerospace.
The device comes equipped with network switching and multi-path routing, allowing for uninterrupted service between networks during the flight, supported by a cutting-edge technological infrastructure, including Wi-Fi 6, 5G cellular, enterprise-level encryption, built-in redundancies, as well as real-time remote troubleshooting.
As per Tuesday’s news release, the company believes that the Smart Router’s advanced security features mark “a significant advancement over comparable technologies on the market,” granting it broad utility across the client spectrum spanning individuals, businesses, governments and militaries.
The router is being installed as baseline equipment on the Bombardier Challenger 650, Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft, and will be offered across all in-production Challenger and Global models by the end of 2026. Scheduled installations are now available for select operators.
Management commentary
“Bombardier thrives on giving its customers the confidence to fly worldwide in comfort and style – with reliable, high-performance connectivity built for today’s customer needs for added convenience,” Paul Sislian, Bombardier’s executive vice president of aftermarket services & strategy, said in a statement. “The introduction of the Bombardier Smart Router in our fleet demonstrates our care towards our customers by providing them a seamless and elevated cabin experience at every turn.”
“Innovation is in Bombardier’s DNA, and the new Smart Router as a baseline device is another representation of a key product improvement,” added Peter Likoray, Bombardier’s senior vice president of aircraft sales. “Designed with security at the core and to elevate our support with real-time troubleshooting through remote support and fault isolation, the improved cyber protection gives confidence and peace of mind anywhere, any place, at any time.”
About Bombardier
Bombardier builds jets for businesses, governments and militaries around the world. The company’s customers operate a fleet of more than 5,100 aircraft supported by 10 service facilities across six countries. Manufacturing activities are based in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.A) is down by 0.33 per cent trading at C$224.68 as of 9:41 am ET. The stock has added 118.05 per cent year-over-year and 1,037.62 per cent since 2020.
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