2026 Customer Advisory Committee meetings
Bombardier invites you to save the dates of our 2026 Customer Advisory Committee meetings for Learjet, Challenger, and Global aircraft.
Held twice a year in spring and fall, these two-day meetings are an excellent forum for aircraft owners and operators to provide feedback directly to Bombardier. Join us for informative fleet-related sessions and community networking opportunities, as you lend your voice to support our continuous product improvement.
Part of each meeting will be available via live webcast hosted on the Bombardier Customer Portal. The agenda includes advisory chair and Bombardier management introductions as well as top issues.
2026 Customer Advisory Committee meeting dates
Spring 2026
Learjet – February 4-5 (Wichita)
Challenger Week – March 17-19 (Montreal)
Global Week – April 14-16 (Montreal)
Fall 2026
Learjet – August 26-27 (Wichita)
Challenger Week – October 6-8 (Montreal)
Global Week – November 17-19 (Toronto)
This Advisory Committee meeting includes information sessions and networking opportunities. It is a valuable forum for tapping into OEM expertise and exchanging feedback.
We invite you to submit any fleet-related questions to the committee at least two weeks prior to the event. Please note that any issues raised after the deadline will be covered at the next meeting.
For more information on attending the event as a guest, applying for membership, or to propose a new issue or provide feedback to the committee, please visit https://my.bombardier.com/events.
You may also contact Bombardier Customer Support Representative Stela Ziakas at stela.ziakas@aero.bombardier.com or speak with an advisory representative at the coordinates below.
Learjet Advisory Chair and Co-Chair:
Jay Pearson, (214) 417-5910, jay.pearson@prodigy.net
Warren Pletan, (402) 341-4151 Ext. 1612, warren.pletan@kiewit.com
Challenger 600 Series Advisory Chair and Co-Chair:
Darrell Sodergren, (561) 301-1407, dsaviate25@comcast.net
Mike Kritikos, (773) 656-7121, emmanuel.a.kritikos@boeing.com
Challenger 300 Series Advisory Chair and Co-Chair:
Ryan Sleight, (419) 537-3423, ryan.sleight@owenscorning.com
Carl Fuhs, (954) 418-5170, Carl.Fuhs@jmfamily.com
Global Series Advisory Chair and Co-Chair:
Mario Arango, (469) 438-7240, carango@martinsprocket.com
Eric Derix, (514) 808-0975, selcal09@gmail.com
Global 7500 Advisory Chair and Co-Chair:
John Kasprzak, (778) 558-6013, john_kasprzak@skyservice.com
Ed Tavernier, (310) 402-1359, etavernier@avalon.com
We strongly encourage owners and operators of Bombardier aircraft to participate in our Customer Advisory Committee meetings. Committees are considered “the voice of the fleet” and facilitate the flow of information between the customer and OEM. The information from these meetings helps Bombardier focus on a fleet’s top issues, provides guidance to owners and operators, and ensures that manufacturer actions are aligned with customer needs.
Bombardier always welcomes your feedback. Our team hopes to see you at a 2026 Customer Advisory Committee meeting!
