The Pearl® 15, the exclusive engine option for Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft, has received its official certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The engine, which was developed at the Rolls-Royce Centre of Excellence for Business Aviation engines in Dahlewitz, Germany, has previously been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA).
The Pearl 15 was custom-designed to power the Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft, which have the longest range and the largest cabin in their category and feature Bombardier’s signature smooth ride technology.
Rolls-Royce is the world’s leading engine supplier for business aviation, powering more than 3,200 aircraft in service today. The new state-of-the-art Pearl engine family for business aviation, has already been chosen to power three different business jets, reaffirming Rolls-Royce’s leading position in this important market.