Bombardier Advances Global 8000 Program for Record-Breaking Business Jet from GTA
(IN SHORT) Bombardier announced that its Global 8000 business jet program is advancing as planned at its final Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. The production aircraft is progressing through the assembly phase with a scheduled entry into service in 2025. The Global 8000 is set to be the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with a top speed of Mach 0.94 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles. It features innovative capabilities such as outstanding short-field performance and the ability to access smaller airports, along with four true living spaces and a dedicated crew rest area for unparalleled passenger comfort. Bombardier’s Flight Test Centre in Wichita has also demonstrated the aircraft’s superior performance on European test missions, earning high praise from test pilots. Key executives have underscored the jet’s blend of innovation, performance, and luxury as a transformative solution in business aviation.
(PRESS RELEASE) MONTREAL, 2025-Apr-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that its Global 8000 business jet program is progressing smoothly at the company’s final Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Canada. The state-of-the-art facility, known as the world’s most advanced production centre for business aircraft, is currently finalizing the assembly of the first Global 8000 production aircraft, with all major components arriving per schedule from various Bombardier facilities. The aircraft is on track for its planned entry-into-service in 2025.
This ultra-long-range business jet is poised to become the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, boasting a top speed of Mach 0.94 and an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles. It is engineered to offer exceptional short-field performance, allowing it to access smaller airports that other aircraft in its category cannot, making it an ideal choice for owners and operators who value convenience and flexibility.
Speaking on the progress of the program, Stephen McCullough, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Product Development at Bombardier, highlighted the aircraft’s innovative capabilities, noting its unrivaled combination of speed, range, and comfort. He emphasized that this jet represents a new pinnacle in business aviation, providing a unique travel experience with remarkable performance attributes.
Meanwhile, Bombardier’s Flight Test Centre in Wichita recently put the Global 8000 through a series of challenging flight test missions to Europe. These tests confirmed the jet’s excellent performance in real-world operating conditions and garnered enthusiastic responses from experienced test pilots. David Murray, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, IT, and Bombardier Operational Excellence System, added that the production aircraft is steadily advancing through its final assembly stages, and that the team’s commitment, innovation, and expertise remain unparalleled.
Designed to set new benchmarks for both performance and ride quality, the Global 8000 offers four distinct living spaces, a dedicated crew rest area, the longest seated length in its class, and an exceptionally healthy cabin environment that maximizes comfort and productivity for its passengers. With this groundbreaking combination of features, Bombardier’s Global 8000 is ready to unlock more long-range city pairs than ever before, connecting major destinations such as Dubai-Houston, Singapore-Los Angeles, and London-Perth.
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