Oct 14 (Reuters) - BOND, a new private aviation company
backed by U.S. investment firm KKR, was disclosed on
Tuesday as the customer behind a June $1.7 billion order for 50
Bombardier private jets and aftermarket services.
KKR is the lead investor in the fractional aviation
company, a model where individuals buy a part-share in a private
jet. BOND also announced a $350 million investment round led by
KKR.
BOND's firm order and services agreement includes the
Canadian business jet maker's Challenger 3500 jets and large
cabin Global 6500 planes, with flying to start in 2027.