09:54 AM EST, 12/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Bombardier (BBD-A.TO, BBD-B.TO) on Tuesday announced the launch of its Smart Router, which the company said is a "high-performance connectivity solution designed to meet the evolving needs of today's business jet travelers."

The company said that, created in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, Bombardier's preferred service provider for connectivity services, the Smart Router is a "cutting-edge routing device" engineered to deliver "seamless onboard connectivity," which features advanced network switching and multi-path routing capabilities, ensuring stable and uninterrupted service as the aircraft transitions between networks.

"Engineered to prioritize security from the ground up, the Smart Router delivers enterprise-level encryption, advanced firewalls, and robust protection against cyber threats," said the company.

It added that the Smart Router incorporates the latest technologies such as Wi-Fi 6, 5G cellular capability, modern security features, and built-in redundancies like Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP). It is already being installed as baseline equipment on the Bombardier Challenger 650, Global 5500, and Global 6500 aircraft and that it will be offered as baseline equipment across all in-production Challenger and Global aircraft by the end of 2026.

"Innovation is in Bombardier's DNA, and the new Smart Router as a baseline device is another representation of a key product improvement, " said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Aircraft Sales at Bombardier. "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."

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