Metrojet Places First Global 8000 in Asia into Service

Hong Kong-based Metrojet has added Asia’s first Bombardier Global 8000 to its managed fleet. “This milestone is a defining moment for Metrojet,” said Metrojet CEO Dave Yip.

“The arrival of the Global 8000 demonstrates our ability to deliver world-class management solutions for the most sophisticated aircraft in the industry. We are already seeing growing interest from other Bombardier owners, and with our established Bombardier maintenance capabilities, we are confident in providing them with the same excellence and assurance that has long defined Metrojet.”

“The Global 8000 sets a new benchmark in capability and performance,” said Metrojet director of flight operations Stewart Borg. “Successfully integrating such a technologically advanced aircraft into our fleet required precision, collaboration, and strong expertise. I am immensely proud of our operations team, whose professionalism ensures that Metrojet continues to lead with safety and excellence.”

In addition to aircraft management, Metrojet provides charter, maintenance, and aviation consultancy services. The company was founded in 1997 by the Kadoorie family, which also owns a controlling interest in The Peninsula Hotel Group. Metrojet opened its second MRO base, Metrojet Engineering Clark, in the Philippines in 2012.

With a maximum range of 8,000 nm and high-speed cruise of Mach 0.92, the Global 8000 has a cabin altitude of 2,691 feet at 41,000 feet.