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Bombardier’s newest flagship, the Global 8000, secured Transport Canada type certification today, keeping the ultra-long-range model on track for entry into service before year-end. The Canadian airframer said similar approvals from the FAA and EASA are in the works and will follow “in alignment with delivery requirements.”
The successor of the 7,700-nm Global 7500 twinjet, the Global 8000 has a maximum range of 8,000 nm and sets a new benchmark in the business aviation sector with a top speed of Mach 0.95—a figure confirmed last month at NBAA-BACE and up from the earlier anticipated Mach 0.94 Mmo.
In addition, Bombardier yesterday announced a reduced cabin altitude over the original 2,900-foot target at FL410. The altitude is now 2,691 feet at FL410, a mark that the company said is the lowest of any in-production business aircraft.
“Bombardier has worked rigorously and collaboratively with Transport Canada toward certification for the Global 8000,” said Stephen McCullough, senior v-p of engineering and product development. “This marks a pivotal milestone for Bombardier, our customers and the entire business aviation industry— solidifying the Global 8000’s position as the unrivaled leader setting a new standard.”
In tandem with the Global 8000 certification, Bombardier has been developing retrofit kits that will enable Global 7500 operators to bring their aircraft in line with the follow-on model, and company president and company CEO Éric Martel has noted significant interest in the upgrade.
While a Global 8000 model has long been on the drawing board at Bombardier, the company unveiled plans for the speedier, longer-range model in May 2022. At that point, it had already tested the aircraft—a modified Global 7500—at supersonic speeds, a milestone necessary to certify the aircraft with its higher speed. Bombardier completed the first flight of a production model in May.
Powered by GE Passport engines and fitted with its Vision avionics system powered by Collins Pro Line Fusion suite, the Global 8000 will offer four “living spaces," along with a separate crew rest area, to accommodate space requirements of the long legs. The low cabin altitude pairs with Bombardier’s Pũr Air system (featuring HEPA filtration and VOC removal) and the Soleil circadian lighting system to combat jet lag and enhance wellness.
Bombardier’s newest flagship, the Global 8000, secured Transport Canada type certification on November 5, keeping the ultra-long-range model on track for entry into service before year-end. The Canadian airframer said similar approvals from the FAA and EASA are in the works and will follow “in alignment with delivery requirements.”
The successor of the 7,700-nm Global 7500 twinjet, the Global 8000 has a maximum range of 8,000 nm and sets a new benchmark in the business aviation sector with a top speed of Mach 0.95—a figure confirmed at NBAA-BACE and up from the earlier anticipated Mach 0.94 Mmo.
Also leading up to certification, Bombardier announced a reduced cabin altitude over the original 2,900-foot target at FL410. The altitude is now 2,691 feet at FL410, a mark that the company said is the lowest of any in-production business aircraft.
In tandem with the Global 8000 certification, Bombardier has been developing retrofit kits that will enable Global 7500 operators to bring their aircraft in line with the follow-on model, and company president and company CEO Éric Martel has noted significant interest in the upgrade.
While a Global 8000 model has long been on the drawing board at Bombardier, the company unveiled plans for the speedier, longer-range model in May 2022. At that point, it had already tested the aircraft—a modified Global 7500—at supersonic speeds, a milestone necessary to certify the aircraft with its higher speed. Bombardier completed the first flight of a production model in May.
During the same week of certification, Bombardier reported its third-quarter results, including a four-unit bump in deliveries to 34 aircraft that contributed to an 11% year-over-year revenue gain. Revenues reached $2.3 billion in the third quarter, also thanks to a $590 million contribution from the services business.
“We are entering the final stretch of 2025 with excellent momentum across the board,” Martel said, pointing to the Global 8000 certification, expansion of the services business, and growth in defense. "The Bombardier team is on track for a strong end of the year.”
The third-quarter mix weighted more toward the Global family; Bombardier delivered 21 Globals and 13 Challengers. These Globals accounted for the entire four-unit increase in the quarter, up from 17 a year earlier, while Challenger deliveries were flat. For the first nine months, Global deliveries have increased by three, to 47, while Challengers are up one unit, to 46.
Even with the increased Global deliveries, Bombardier’s backlog surged to a five-year high of $16.6 billion. Backlog is up from $14.4 billion at the end of December, thanks to a book-to-bill of 1.3:1 in the third quarter.