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May 24, 2022

Bombardier One-Ups Bizjet Game With Speedy Global 8000

Test Aircraft Repeatably Achieved Speeds In Excess Of Mach 1.015

Bombardier has unveiled the newest member of its business jet portfolio with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft, reportedly designed to be the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet. With a range of 8,000 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 0.94, the Global 8000 aircraft promises much. “Today, Bombardier solidifies once more its position as the leader in business aviation with the newest member of the industry-leading Global family,” said Éric Martel, Bombardier’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The Global 8000 aircraft leverages the outstanding attributes of the Global 7500 aircraft, providing our custom

Launches LEO Global Broadband Service Featuring Small Antenna and One AVANCE LRU

Gogo Business Aviation will launch the first global broadband service in business aviation to use an electronically steered antenna (ESA) on a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. Gogo’s exclusive antenna assembly, designed in conjunction with Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), will be small enough for installation on the fuselage of business aircraft from super light jets and large turboprops to ultralong-range jets, and will operate on OneWeb’s high-speed, low-latency broadband global network.

New Halo Model Set to Top Company Range Of High-Endurance, High-Performance Business Jets

Bombardier has announced its most advanced long-range business jet yet, with the announcement of their new Global 8000. The Global includes a series of new, next-generation designs and technology that allow a top speed of Mach 0.94 and 8,000-nautical mile range. Armed with next-gen GE Aviation Passport engines, smooth flex wing, and 4 cabin zones, the Global 8000 takes the Bombardier lineup to new heights. Better news for owners of the Global 7500, a few of the goodies from the new aircraft are available for retrofitment.