Bombardier’s Global 8000, the World’s Fastest Business Jet, Speeds Forward as Manufacturing Begins
Bombardier has announced the commencement of manufacturing for key components of the first Global 8000 production aircraft at its facilities in Saint-Laurent, Red Oak, and Querétaro. Set to enter service in the second half of 2025, the Global 8000 will be the world's fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.94 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
The aircraft features four living spaces, a separate crew rest area, and advancements in passenger comfort, including a Principal Suite with a full-size bed and stand-up shower. It also boasts revolutionary cabin features like entertainment control, connectivity, and Bombardier's l'Opéra directional audio sound system. Flight testing is progressing positively, and an upgrade option is available for existing Global 7500 aircraft owners.
Bombardier ha annunciato l'avvio della produzione dei componenti chiave del primo aereo di produzione Global 8000 nelle sue strutture di Saint-Laurent, Red Oak e Querétaro. Destinato a entrare in servizio nella seconda metà del 2025, il Global 8000 sarà il jet privato appositamente progettato più veloce e con la maggiore autonomia al mondo, con una velocità massima leader del settore di Mach 0,94 e un'autonomia di 8.000 miglia nautiche.
Questo aereo presenta quattro spazi abitativi, un'area separata per il riposo dell'equipaggio e progressi nel comfort dei passeggeri, tra cui una suite principale con letto matrimoniale e doccia a pioggia. Vanta anche caratteristiche rivoluzionarie nella cabina come il controllo dell'intrattenimento, la connettività e il sistema audio direzionale l'Opéra di Bombardier. Le prove di volo stanno procedendo positivamente, e per i proprietari degli aerei Global 7500 esiste un'opzione di aggiornamento disponibile.
Bombardier ha anunciado el comienzo de la fabricación de los componentes clave del primer avión de producción Global 8000 en sus instalaciones de Saint-Laurent, Red Oak y Querétaro. Previsto para entrar en servicio en la segunda mitad de 2025, el Global 8000 será el jet ejecutivo diseñado específicamente más rápido y de mayor alcance del mundo, con una velocidad máxima líder en la industria de Mach 0.94 y un alcance de 8,000 millas náuticas.
El avión cuenta con cuatro espacios habitables, una área de descanso separada para la tripulación y avances en el confort de los pasajeros, incluida una Suite Principal con cama tamaño completo y ducha independiente. También cuenta con características revolucionarias en la cabina, como el control de entretenimiento, conectividad y el sistema de sonido direccional l'Opéra de Bombardier. Las pruebas de vuelo están progresando positivamente, y existe una opción de actualización disponible para los propietarios de aviones Global 7500.
봄바디어는 생트로랑(Saint-Laurent), 레드오크(Red Oak), 케레타로(Querétaro) 시설에서 첫 번째 글로벌 8000 생산 비행기의 주요 부품 제조를 시작한다고 발표했습니다. 2025년 하반기 서비스에 들어갈 예정인 글로벌 8000은 세계에서 가장 빠르고 긴 항속거리를 자랑하는 비즈니스 제트기로, 업계 최고 속도인 마하 0.94와 8,000해리의 항속거리를 제공합니다.
이 항공기는 네 개의 거주 공간과 별도의 승무원 휴게 공간을 갖추고 있으며, 풀사이즈 침대와 독립 샤워기가 마련된 프린시펄 스위트와 같은 승객의 편안함을 위한 발전이 포함되어 있습니다. 또한, 엔터테인먼트 제어, 연결성, 봄바디어의 오페라(l'Opéra) 방향성 오디오 사운드 시스템과 같은 혁신적인 객실 기능을 자랑합니다. 비행 테스트는 순조롭게 진행되고 있으며, 기존 글로벌 7500 비행기 소유자를 위한 업그레이드 옵션도 제공됩니다.
Bombardier a annoncé le début de la fabrication des composants clés du premier avion de production Global 8000 dans ses installations de Saint-Laurent, Red Oak et Querétaro. Prévu pour entrer en service dans la seconde moitié de 2025, le Global 8000 sera le jet d'affaires spécialement conçu le plus rapide et de plus long rayon d'action au monde, avec une vitesse maximale de Mach 0,94 et un rayon d'action de 8 000 milles nautiques.
L'avion dispose de quatre espaces de vie, d'une zone de repos séparée pour l'équipage et d'avancées dans le confort des passagers, y compris une suite principale avec un lit de taille normale et une douche indépendante. Il se vante également de caractéristiques révolutionnaires dans la cabine telles que le contrôle du divertissement, la connectivité et le système audio directionnel l'Opéra de Bombardier. Les tests en vol progressent positivement et une option de mise à niveau est disponible pour les propriétaires d'avions Global 7500 existants.
Bombardier hat den Beginn der Fertigung von Schlüsselkomponenten des ersten Produktionsflugzeugs Global 8000 in seinen Einrichtungen in Saint-Laurent, Red Oak und Queretaro bekannt gegeben. Dieses wird in der zweiten Hälfte 2025 in Betrieb genommen und wird das schnellste und weitreichendste, speziell gebaute Geschäftsflugzeug der Welt sein, mit einer branchenführenden Höchstgeschwindigkeit von Mach 0,94 und einer Reichweite von 8.000 Seemeilen.
Das Flugzeug verfügt über vier Wohnbereiche, einen separaten Ruhebereich für die Besatzung und Verbesserungen im Passagierkomfort, darunter eine Principal Suite mit einem Doppelbett und einer separaten Dusche. Es bietet auch revolutionäre Kabinenfeatures wie Unterhaltungskontrolle, Konnektivität und Bombardiers richtungsabhängiges Audiosystem l'Opéra. Die Flugtests verlaufen positiv, und für bestehende Eigentümer von Global 7500 Flugzeugen gibt es eine Upgrade-Option.
- Manufacturing of the Global 8000, the world's fastest business jet, has begun
- The Global 8000 will have an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.94
- The aircraft will have an impressive range of 8,000 nautical miles
- Flight testing is fully on track with positive results
- The Global 8000 will offer the best-in-class cabin altitude and Bombardier's signature smooth ride
- Upgrade option available for existing Global 7500 aircraft owners
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- Bombardier manufacturing sites in Saint-Laurent (Québec), Red Oak (Texas) and Querétaro (Mexico) have begun to manufacture key components for the 1st Global 8000 production aircraft*
- The Global 8000 will be the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.94 and an impressive range of 8,000 nautical miles, making it the ultimate business aircraft
- Bombardier’s new ultra-long range business jet continues to excel with flight testing fully on track and initial certification agency flight tests conducted
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced that manufacturing of major structural components for the 1st Global 8000 production jet is underway across Bombardier facilities in Saint-Laurent (Québec), Red Oak (Texas) and Querétaro (Mexico). Set to enter into service in the second half of 2025, the Global 8000 private jet will stand alone as the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, innovatively crafted with the smoothest ride and the industry’s healthiest cabin. The aircraft also continues to impress in flight testing, achieving positive results throughout its campaign.
“The manufacturing process for what will be the industry’s fastest business jet, the impressive ultra-long-range Global 8000, has begun,” said David Murray, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Executive System. “Our engineering and production teams continue to demonstrate unmatched levels of expertise, pride and innovation, qualities that are an intrinsic part of Bombardier’s DNA. Our people’s mastery is behind the progress we are making at our production sites and underscores Bombardier’s culture of excellence, as well as our commitment to elevating the world of aviation.”
“Our customers will soon be able to step aboard an aircraft that sets the standard as the fastest and longest-range purpose-built business aircraft in history, allowing them to reach destinations farther and faster than ever before,” added Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. “Connectivity, comfort and arriving refreshed are just as important today than speed and range, which is why we are proud that the Global 8000 will boast the best-in-class cabin altitude and offer Bombardier’s signature smooth ride.”
The aircraft will feature an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles and an unequaled top speed of Mach 0.94, unlocking more city pairs than ever before including Dubai-Houston, Singapore-Los Angeles, London-Perth and many others. With four true living spaces and a separate crew rest area, the Global 8000 aircraft will be capable of flying up to 8,000 nautical miles non-stop. The discerning business jet will also feature the most generous cabin size in its class along with the industry’s heathiest cabins.
This incredible business aircraft will also deliver in terms of its in-flight experience. The luxurious cabin will incorporate revolutionary features introduced on the Global 7500 aircraft that dramatically improve passenger comfort including an available Principal Suite with a full-size bed and a stand-up shower in the En-suite. Revolutionary cabin advancements will also include entertainment control and connectivity, the intuitive nice Touch CMS and OLED touch dial and Bombardier’s l’Opéra directional audio sound system to ensure passengers receive an unrivalled cabin experience.
In anticipation of the planned entry-into-service of the Global 8000 business jet, an upgrade is currently available for purchase by existing Global 7500 aircraft clients through one of Bombardier’s aircraft service centres. Benefits of the upgrade will include improving the aircraft’s top speed, increasing its range and providing passengers with exceptionally low cabin altitudes.
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For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.
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*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.
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