First Production Aircraft of World’s Fastest Business Jet, the Bombardier Global 8000, Completes Flawless Inaugural Flight
Bombardier (BDRBF) announced the successful inaugural flight of its first production Global 8000 aircraft, marking a significant milestone ahead of its planned entry into service in the second half of 2025. The flight was conducted from Bombardier's Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, with all systems performing as expected.
The Global 8000, an evolution of the Global 7500, sets new industry standards as the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde, reaching Mach 0.94. Key features include an 8,000 nautical mile range, ultra-low cabin altitude of 2,900 ft, and four living spaces. The aircraft can maintain Mach 0.92 cruise speed with a 4,200 nautical mile range, enabling routes like Dubai-Houston and London-Perth. The jet combines light jet-like runway performance with exceptional luxury and comfort.
Bombardier (BDRBF) ha annunciato il successo del volo inaugurale del suo primo aereo di produzione Global 8000, segnando un traguardo importante in vista dell'entrata in servizio prevista per la seconda metà del 2025. Il volo è stato effettuato dal Centro di Assemblaggio Aeromobili di Bombardier a Mississauga, Ontario, con tutti i sistemi che hanno funzionato come previsto.
Il Global 8000, evoluzione del Global 7500, stabilisce nuovi standard nel settore come il velivolo civile più veloce dai tempi del Concorde, raggiungendo Mach 0,94. Tra le caratteristiche principali figurano un raggio d'azione di 8.000 miglia nautiche, un'altitudine della cabina ultra bassa di 2.900 piedi e quattro spazi abitativi. L'aereo può mantenere una velocità di crociera Mach 0,92 con un raggio di 4.200 miglia nautiche, consentendo rotte come Dubai-Houston e Londra-Perth. Il jet combina le prestazioni di decollo e atterraggio di un aereo leggero con un lusso e comfort eccezionali.
Bombardier (BDRBF) anunció el exitoso vuelo inaugural de su primer avión de producción Global 8000, marcando un hito significativo antes de su entrada en servicio prevista para la segunda mitad de 2025. El vuelo se realizó desde el Centro de Ensamblaje de Aeronaves de Bombardier en Mississauga, Ontario, con todos los sistemas funcionando según lo esperado.
El Global 8000, una evolución del Global 7500, establece nuevos estándares en la industria como el avión civil más rápido desde el Concorde, alcanzando Mach 0.94. Entre sus características clave se incluyen un alcance de 8,000 millas náuticas, una altitud de cabina ultra baja de 2,900 pies y cuatro espacios habitables. La aeronave puede mantener una velocidad de crucero Mach 0.92 con un alcance de 4,200 millas náuticas, permitiendo rutas como Dubái-Houston y Londres-Perth. El jet combina el rendimiento en pista de un avión ligero con un lujo y confort excepcionales.
봄바디어(BDRBF)는 첫 생산형 글로벌 8000 항공기의 성공적인 초도 비행을 발표하며, 2025년 하반기 예정된 서비스 시작을 앞두고 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다. 이 비행은 온타리오주 미시소거에 위치한 봄바디어 항공기 조립 센터에서 진행되었으며, 모든 시스템이 예상대로 작동했습니다.
글로벌 8000은 글로벌 7500의 진화형으로, 콩코드 이후 가장 빠른 민간 항공기로 새로운 업계 표준을 제시하며 마하 0.94에 도달합니다. 주요 특징으로는 8,000해리 항속 거리, 2,900피트의 초저 객실 고도, 네 개의 생활 공간이 있습니다. 이 항공기는 마하 0.92의 순항 속도를 유지하며 4,200해리 항속 거리를 제공해 두바이-휴스턴, 런던-퍼스와 같은 노선을 가능하게 합니다. 이 제트기는 경량 제트기 수준의 활주로 성능과 뛰어난 고급스러움과 편안함을 결합했습니다.
Bombardier (BDRBF) a annoncé le succès du vol inaugural de son premier avion de production Global 8000, marquant une étape importante avant son entrée en service prévue pour la seconde moitié de 2025. Le vol a été réalisé depuis le Centre d’Assemblage des Avions de Bombardier à Mississauga, en Ontario, avec tous les systèmes fonctionnant comme prévu.
Le Global 8000, évolution du Global 7500, établit de nouvelles normes dans l’industrie en tant que avion civil le plus rapide depuis le Concorde, atteignant Mach 0,94. Ses caractéristiques clés comprennent une autonomie de 8 000 milles nautiques, une altitude cabine ultra basse de 2 900 pieds et quatre espaces de vie. L’appareil peut maintenir une vitesse de croisière de Mach 0,92 avec une autonomie de 4 200 milles nautiques, permettant des trajets tels que Dubaï-Houston et Londres-Perth. Ce jet combine les performances au décollage et à l’atterrissage d’un jet léger avec un luxe et un confort exceptionnels.
Bombardier (BDRBF) gab den erfolgreichen Erstflug seines ersten Serienflugzeugs Global 8000 bekannt und erreichte damit einen bedeutenden Meilenstein vor dem geplanten Dienstantritt in der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres 2025. Der Flug fand im Aircraft Assembly Centre von Bombardier in Mississauga, Ontario, statt, wobei alle Systeme wie erwartet funktionierten.
Der Global 8000, eine Weiterentwicklung des Global 7500, setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Branche als das schnellste zivile Flugzeug seit der Concorde mit einer Geschwindigkeit von Mach 0,94. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören eine Reichweite von 8.000 nautischen Meilen, eine ultra-niedrige Kabinenhöhe von 2.900 Fuß und vier Wohnbereiche. Das Flugzeug kann eine Reisegeschwindigkeit von Mach 0,92 mit einer Reichweite von 4.200 nautischen Meilen halten, was Routen wie Dubai-Houston und London-Perth ermöglicht. Die Maschine vereint die Start- und Landeeigenschaften eines Leichtjets mit außergewöhnlichem Luxus und Komfort.
- First production Global 8000 successfully completed maiden flight, on track for 2025 entry into service
- Fastest civil aircraft since Concorde with Mach 0.94 top speed
- Industry-leading 8,000 nautical mile range with four-zone cabin configuration
- Built on proven Global 7500 platform with over 250,000 flying hours and 200+ deliveries
- Ability to access smaller airports despite its size, comparable to light jet performance
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- The Global 8000 first production aircraft completed its maiden flight taking off from Bombardier’s Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ont.
- The Global 8000 is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.94 and range of 8,000 nautical miles (NM), an ultra-low cabin altitude of 2,900 ft. and a luxurious cabin, making it the ultimate business aircraft
- Bombardier’s Global 8000 is set to enter into service in 2025
TORONTO, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced that the first production Global 8000 aircraft has successfully completed its inaugural flight. The milestone was completed on May 16 from Bombardier’s state-of-the-art Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ont., and the aircraft executed a series of tests, part of the production flight test procedures during the flight. The exquisite jet landed under the expert command of pilot Sandro Novelli, assisted by co-pilot Charlie Honey and flight engineer Bhargav Bhavsar. All flight controls were exercised on the aircraft, and the systems and aircraft performed as expected.
This marks the latest milestone for Bombardier’s Global 8000 program. The Global 8000 flight test vehicle (FTV) has exceeded expectations in flight testing and the first production aircraft will soon travel to Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Montreal where interior completions will take place ahead of its planned entry-into-service (EIS) in the second half of 2025.
“This first production flight marks yet another successful milestone for Bombardier’s Global 8000 program and we are very pleased with how the aircraft performed on its maiden journey,” said Stephen McCullough, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Product Development, Bombardier. “Having this first production aircraft take to the skies is another important step in this journey that will redefine the business aviation landscape. With its low cabin altitude, luxurious and healthy cabin, signature smooth ride and unparalleled performance capabilities, the Global 8000 is the clear choice for discerning owners and operators who prioritize convenience and flexibility.”
“This is a very special accomplishment for our Global 8000 aircraft, the latest highlight for this transformational business jet,” said David Murray, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System. “This first flight is a reflection of the dedication and high skill level of our engineering, production and flight teams to follow through and execute with precision and mastery at all stages of the manufacturing and flight-testing process.”
The new Global 8000 business jet is the evolution of the highly successful Global 7500 aircraft, which has amassed more than 250,000 flying hours and 200-plus deliveries since entering into service in 2018. Bombardier’s flagship of a new era, the Global 8000, sets new standards for performance and ride quality, with the top speed of any civil aircraft since Concorde at Mach 0.94, the longest range for a four-zone business jet at 8,000 NM and the industry’s smoothest ride. The Global 8000 is the ultimate time machine, unlocking more routes than ever before including Dubai to Houston, Singapore to Los Angeles, London to Perth and many others, as well as introducing a first ever ultra-high cruise speed of Mach 0.92. At this average cruise speed, the Global 8000 can have a range of up to 4,200 nautical miles, getting you to your destinations in less time.
Bombardier’s nimble Global 8000 also possesses impressive runway performance comparable to a light jet. Its unique design and cutting-edge engineering provide customers with the ability to access smaller airports other aircraft in its category can’t access.
The Global 8000 aircraft will also set an extremely high bar in terms of luxury and comfort. This trailblazing business jet will offer exceptional comfort, featuring four true living spaces and a separate crew rest area. The discerning business jet will also feature the longest seated length size in its class along with the industry’s healthiest cabin and low cabin altitude, designed to maximize passenger comfort and productivity throughout their travels.
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