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Bombardier Global 8000 Takes Speed, Range Crowns
Bombardier unveiled the Global 8000 as the fastest (Mach 0.94) and longest-range (8,000 nm) purpose-built business jet during a launch event on Monday morning at EBACE 2022. According to company president and CEO Éric Martel, the decision to launch the aircraft was taken following customer engagement. “We listened to the customer. They’re very satisfied with the 7500 but they want more range and more speed. The time is right.”
A development aircraft flew supersonically last year, marking the first time that a civil jet has officially passed through the sound barrier since the days of the Concorde. It was also the first time any transport aircraft had achieved Mach 1 using sustainable aviation fuel. Martel noted, “Bombardier is never complacent with its portfolio. We are always advancing,” but ruled out any current plans to develop a supersonic business jet.
Bombardier has been discussing the Global 8000 for some time, but its launch had been put to one side while Bombardier concentrated on getting the Global 7500 into service. With the recent delivery of the 100th Global 7500, development of the 8000 has now gathered pace, with an aim of getting the aircraft into service in 2025. The type is intended to replace the 7500, upon which it is closely based, but there will be a period of crossover on the production line.
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