Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus aircraft health monitoring system is now approved by Transport Canada, EASA, and the FAA for installation on most Challenger and Global models. The approvals permit operators of all in-service Challenger 300/350/3500s, Challenger 605/650s, and Global Express/XRS/5000/6000s to install Smart Link Plus. Approvals for the Challenger 604 and Global 5500/6500 are expected by early 2024, Bombardier noted.
Smart Link Plus collects crucial aircraft data that enables flight and maintenance crews to quickly prioritize and proactively troubleshoot essential in-flight alerts, increasing operational efficiency, according to Bombardier. Further, it said, aircraft operators can track, troubleshoot, and dispatch a technician based on information received from the system, reducing downtime due to maintenance issues.
“Smart Link Plus is fundamentally changing the way Bombardier supports its customers,” said Paul Sislian, Bombardier executive v-p for aftermarket services and strategy. “With Smart Link Plus, customers can make concrete maintenance decisions in real-time, significantly enhancing the efficiency of their operations.”
Smart Link Plus was first introduced on Bombardier’s flagship Global 7500 and many of these customers are now enrolled in the Smart Link Plus service. Bombardier has been gradually expanding the program to offer retrofit options to in-service Challengers and Globas. Smart Link Plus will also be standard equipment on the Global 8000, which is set to enter service in 2025.