Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports. 
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.

News Reporter 

Bombardier manufactures a variety of business aircraft models, provides engineering, and aircraft maintenance services.

Bombardier Challenger 600, 601, 604, 605, and 650

Charlotte Bailey

Transport Canada has approved an acoustic soundproofing kit developed by aircraft interior specialist Skandia for Bombardier Challenger 600-series business jets. The regulatory nod announced on Tuesday at NBAA-BACE matches existing FAA and EASA permissions achieved four years ago by the Illinois-based company.
According to Skandia, the soundproofing kit, which it engineered and tested in-house, can lower cabin noise by an average of 3.1 dB. The company said this roughly halves cabin sound energy from the forward to the aft portion of the cabin, with minimal added weight.&nbsp;
The product is offered from an a-la-carte menu, with operators able to select options such as skin damping, floor damping, thermal acoustic insulation bags, and an overframe blanket. The kit is delivered with schematics and instructions for installation.&nbsp;
Skandia believes this mix-and-match approach provides flexibility but added that it can also offer further customized solutions to suit an operator’s needs. The company already has soundproofing kits for turboprop aircraft such as the Beechcraft King Air 200 and Pilatus PC-12, as well as for several other large-cabin business jets.
“With Transport Canada approval, operators in the Challenger’s home market now have access to the same proven cabin noise reduction that FAA and EASA operators have had since 2022,” said Skandia site manager Manny Valtierra.&nbsp;

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Transport Canada OKs Skandia Soundproofing Kit for 600-series Challenger Bizjets

Custom-fitted treatments gained FAA and EASA approval in 2022 

Aircraft interior specialist Skandia has received Transport Canada final approval for its Bombardier Challenger 600 series acoustic soundproofing kit. 

Challenger 600 Family Soundproofing Gets Canadian Approval

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Published manufacturers suggested retail prices will make it easier to compare

Viasat Paves Path for Simpler Satcom Service Plans

Hanneke Weitering

Aircraft Lighting International showcases color-changing cabin LEDs at NBAA-BACE

Light Switch: LED Tubes Plug into Fluorescent Fixtures

Service speeds expected to improve significantly with minimal hardware changes

Gogo Roadmap Charts Galileo’s Bizav Speed Gains

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Delaware lab rents space and equipment to industry partners

Aloft Opens Innovation Lab for Aircraft Systems Testing

System will be available for free factory installation in 2028

Gogo HDX Available in Longitude and Latitude 

Design teams hired and promoted staff in Nebraska, Michigan, and Utah

Duncan Aviation Refurbishes Its Design Teams

Fractional operator’s PC-12s and PC-24s will be satcom-equipped by end of 2027

PlaneSense Picks Gogo Galileo for Entire Pilatus Fleet

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

In this article

Challenger 600 Series

Bombardier

More In Cabin Interior and Electronics