Bombardier and Vista today announced a long-term services agreement focused on Bombardier’s Smart Parts programs for the aviation company’s recent order of Challenger 3500 aircraft and a large portion of its existing fleet.
The bespoke agreement will provide Vista with an essential cost-per-flight hour framework to maximise convenience and cost protection for parts.
Celebrating 40 years of cost-per-flight-hour expertise in 2026, Bombardier’s Smart Parts programs provide customers with cost coverage for component exchanges for major systems, avionics, tires, brakes, corrosion coverage and more. These programs bring customers essential peace of mind.
Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Aftermarket Services, said: “Bombardier’s pioneering Smart Parts cost-per-flight-hour programs are designed to maximise flexibility, convenience and budget predictability, making it an ideal choice for our longstanding customer Vista.
“This services and support agreement with Vista leverages our Smart Parts programs and further deepens the relationship that exists between the two companies, providing cost protection for select models of Vista’s Challenger and Global aircraft.”
Nick van der Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Vista, said: “This agreement marks an important step in further enhancing the reliability and performance of the Vista fleet.
“By leveraging Bombardier’s Smart Parts programs, we are strengthening our ability to deliver a seamless and consistent experience to our clients around the world.
“Predictable maintenance and optimised aircraft availability are key to ensuring that every Vista flight meets the highest standards of quality, safety and service that our clients expect.”
Bombardier’s new services agreement tailored to Vista is valued at US$300 million over the next five years.