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 customers with a flagship aircraft of a new era. We remain unmatched, which for an innovation-focused team like us, is great.”

Some of the performance capabilities of the new Global 8000 aircraft were witnessed as early as May 2021, following a demonstration flight with a Global 7500 flight test vehicle. The aircraft, accompanied by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane, repeatably achieved speeds in excess of Mach 1.015, a key step in enabling a maximum Mach operating speed (MMO) of M0.94. During the demonstration flight, the aircraft also became the first Transport Category airplane to fly supersonic with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The Global 8000 also features the lowest cabin altitude in its class of 2,900 feet when flying at 41,000 ft, and is equipped with Bombardier’s Pur Air and advanced HEPA filter technology.

The Global 8000 includes an available Principal Suite with a full-size bed and a stand-up shower in the En-suite.

In the cockpit, the Global 8000 aircraft features the Bombardier Vision flight deck with fly-by-wire technology. Performance-wise, the Global 8000 offers the capability of even more city pairs, including Dubai-Houston, Singapore-Los Angeles, London-Perth and many others. Expected to enter service in 2025, the Global 8000 aircraft development is ongoing, and the program is progressing to plan. And for current Global 7500 operators, the performance enhancements on the Global 8000 will be retrofittable when the aircraft enters into service in 2025.

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