Bombardier Global 8000, The World’s Fastest Business Jet, Gets Even Faster with a New Top Speed of Mach 0.95
Bombardier (BDRBF) announced on October 13, 2025 that the Global 8000 business jet achieved a new top speed of Mach 0.95, described as the highest speed in civil aviation and the fastest business jet in history. The ultra-long-range Global 8000 retains a range of 8,000 NM, class-leading runway performance, and a cabin with four living spaces plus a separate crew rest area. The first production Global 8000 completed an inaugural flight in May and is finishing interior completions while final type certification activities continue as the program progresses toward entry into service in 2025.
Bombardier (BDRBF) ha annunciato il 13 ottobre 2025 che il business jet Global 8000 ha raggiunto una nuova velocità massima di Mach 0,95, descritta come la massima velocità nell'aviazione civile e l'aereo business jet più veloce della storia. Il Global 8000, ultra-lungo raggio, mantiene un range di 8.000 NM, prestazioni su pista leader della categoria e una cabina con quattro ambienti abitabili più una zona riposo separata per l'equipaggio. Il primo Global 8000 di produzione ha completato un volo inaugurale a maggio e sta finalizzando gli interni, mentre le attività di certificazione di tipo finale proseguono man mano che il programma avanza verso l'entrata in servizio nel 2025.
Bombardier (BDRBF) anunció el 13 de octubre de 2025 que el jet ejecutivo Global 8000 logró una nueva velocidad máxima de Mach 0,95, descrita como la más alta velocidad en la aviación civil y el jet privado más rápido de la historia. El Global 8000, de ultra largo alcance, mantiene un alcance de 8,000 MN, un rendimiento en pista líder de su clase y una cabina con cuatro zonas de estar, además de una zona de descanso separada para la tripulación. El Global 8000 de producción inicial completó un vuelo inaugural en mayo y está terminando los acabados interiores mientras continúan las actividades de certificación de tipo final a medida que el programa avanza hacia su entrada en servicio en 2025.
Bombardier (BDRBF)는 2025년 10월 13일에 Global 8000 비즈니스 제트기가 마하 0.95의 새로운 최고 속도를 달성했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 민간 항공 역사상 가장 높은 속도이자 가장 빠른 비즈니스 제트기로 묘사됩니다. Ultra-long-range Global 8000은 여전히 항속 거리 8,000 NM를 유지하고 있으며 동급의 선두적인 활주로 성능과 네 개의 생활 공간 및 승무원 휴식 구역이 있는 객실을 제공합니다. 첫 생산 Global 8000은 5월에 첫 비행을 완료했고 현재 인테리어 마감을 진행 중이며, 프로그램이 2025년 서비스 개입을 향해 나아감에 따라 최종 형식 인증 활동이 계속 진행되고 있습니다.
Bombardier (BDRBF) a annoncé le 13 octobre 2025 que le jet d'affaires Global 8000 a atteint une nouvelle vitesse maximale de Mach 0,95, décrite comme la plus haute vitesse de l'aviation civile et le jet d'affaires le plus rapide de l'histoire. Le Global 8000, à très longue portée, conserve une portée de 8 000 NM, des performances sur piste de premier plan dans sa catégorie et une cabine avec quatre espaces de vie plus une zone de repos distincte pour l'équipage. Le premier Global 8000 de production a effectué un vol inaugural en mai et termine les finitions intérieures pendant que les activités de certification de type finale se poursuivent à mesure que le programme progresse vers l'entrée en service en 2025.
Bombardier (BDRBF) gab am 13. Oktober 2025 bekannt, dass der Global 8000 Business-Jet eine neue Höchstgeschwindigkeit von Mach 0,95 erreicht hat, beschrieben als die höchste Geschwindigkeit in der zivilen Luftfahrt und als der schnellste Business-Jet der Geschichte. Der Ultra-Long-Range Global 8000 behält eine Reichweite von 8.000 NM, marktführende Start- und Landeeigenschaften und eine Kabine mit vier Aufenthaltsbereichen plus einem separaten Crew-Rest-Bereich. Der erste Produktions-Global-8000 absolvierte im Mai einen Erstflug und schließt derzeit Innenausbauten ab, während die finalen Typenzulassungsaktivitäten fortgesetzt werden, da das Programm in Richtung Einsatz im Jahr 2025 fortschreitet.
Bombardier (BDRBF) أعلن في 13 أكتوبر 2025 أن طائرة الأعمال Global 8000 حققت سرعة قصوى جديدة تبلغ ماخ 0.95، واصفة بأنها أعلى سرعة في الطيران المدني وأسرع طائرة أعمال في التاريخ. تبقى Global 8000 بعيد المدى فائق مدى بمدى 8,000 ميل بحري، وأداء على مدرج رائد في فئتها، وداخلة تحتوي على أربع مناطق معيشة بالإضافة إلى منطقة استراحة مخصصة للطاقم. أكملت Global 8000 للإنتاج الأولى رحلتها التجريبية في مايو وتقوم حاليًا بإنهاء التجهيزات الداخلية بينما تستمر أنشطة اعتماد النوع النهائي مع تقدم البرنامج نحو الدخول إلى الخدمة في 2025.
庞巴迪（BDRBF） 于2025年10月13日宣布，全球8000商务喷气机实现了新最高速度，达到马赫0.95，被描述为民航历史上最快的速度以及迄今为止最快的商务喷气机。 Ultra-long-range Global 8000仍保持8000 NM的航程，在跑道性能方面处于同级领先地位，舱内设有四个生活区以及一个独立的机组休息区。首架生产型Global 8000在五月完成首次飞行，正在完成舱内装饰工作，同时随着项目向进入服役阶段的推进，最终型式认证活动仍在进行中，计划于2025年投入服役。
- Top speed Mach 0.95 — fastest in civil aviation
- Range 8,000 NM — ultra-long-range capability
- Airport access up to 30% more airports via leading-edge slats
- Cabin four living spaces plus separate crew rest area
- Type certification still in final activities, not completed
- Entry into service described as on track for 2025, not guaranteed
- The Bombardier Global 8000(1) is on track to enter service in 2025 as the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde and it will set a new industry benchmark with a MMO of Mach 0.95
- Bombardier’s Global 8000 aircraft features a best-in-class range of 8,000 NM, unmatched landing performance and the smoothest ride
- First Global 8000 production aircraft completed a seamless inaugural flight in May and is currently wrapping up interior completions in parallel to final type certification activities
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced that the Global 8000, the world’s fastest business jet, just got faster with a new top speed of Mach 0.95 (2) – the highest speed in civil aviation and the fastest business jet in history. The ultra-long-range Global 8000 aircraft will be able to fly clients to their desired destinations even faster and feeling refreshed and ready to go. This new development in the Global 8000 aircraft’s road toward entry into service was announced as part of the 2025 edition of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas.
“This accomplishment for Bombardier is reflective of the remarkable expertise of every employee that has worked on the development of this industry-leading business jet,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “With our Bombardier Global 8000, our customers will now be able to reach their destinations even faster, arriving refreshed and ready to carry out their desired missions.”
“The Global 8000 was already the fastest business aircraft ever built, and with this new speed capability, this incredible aircraft is set to redefine the ultra-long-range market,” said Stephen McCullough, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Product Development, Bombardier. “This achievement underscores the significant contributions of our innovative design, flight test and production teams and showcases their immense expertise, obsession with excellence and unrelenting commitment to push the boundaries – the heartbeat that drives everything we do at Bombardier.”
In addition to its incredible speed, the Bombardier Global 8000 is also nimble and provides the smoothest ride. It possesses class-leading runway performance comparable to that of a light jet. Its unique wing design featuring leading-edge slats enables customers to access up to
The Global 8000 aircraft will also set an extremely high bar in terms of cabin comfort and technology. This trailblazing business jet will feature four true living spaces and a separate crew rest area. It will also feature the longest seated length in its class along with the industry’s healthiest cabin with ultra-low cabin altitude, designed to maximize passenger comfort and productivity throughout their travels. The Global 8000 business jet is the clear choice for discerning owners and operators seeking the ultimate time machine – the fastest time machine in the skies.
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(1)The Global 8000 aircraft is currently under development and remains to be finalized and certified. All specifications and data are approximate, may change without notice and are subject to certain operating rules, assumptions and other conditions. It is expected to enter service in 2025. Please also see the forward-looking statements disclaimer at the end of this press release
(2)All specifications and data are approximate, may change without notice and are subject to certain operating rules, assumptions and other conditions. The Global 8000 is expected to enter service in 2025. Please also see the forward-looking statements disclaimer at the end of this press release
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