Bombardier Global 8,000 ‘On Schedule’ for 2025 Takeoff

High-powered business jet is expected to have a top speed of Mach 0.94 and range of 8,000 nm.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, April 08, 2025 at 01:32 PM ET

Verified

Edited By:

Jack Daleo

The first production-intent Global 8000 ultra long-range business jet is in final assembly and is on track to enter service later this year, manufacturer Bombardier says. [Courtesy: Bombardier]

Key Takeaways:

Bombardier's Global 8000, billed as the world's fastest and longest-range business jet, is scheduled for entry into service in 2025, with its first production-intent aircraft currently in final assembly.
The jet boasts a best-in-class range of 8,000 nm and a top speed of Mach 0.94, making it the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde, although it cruises just below supersonic speeds.
Featuring a 19-passenger capacity, the Global 8000 incorporates advanced technologies like the Bombardier Vision flight deck, Smooth Flex Wing, and a class-leading low cabin altitude (2,900 feet), enhancing both performance and passenger comfort.
Development includes successful test flights, even breaking the sound barrier with a Global 7500 test vehicle, and the model has already secured a significant fleet order from NetJets.

See a mistake? Contact us.

Bombardier’s Global 8000, which the manufacturer bills as the world’s fastest and longest range business jet, could enter service as soon as this year.

Bombardier announced Tuesday that the first production-intent Global 8000 is in final assembly at its Aircraft Assembly Center near Toronto and “progressing on schedule” for entry into service in 2025. The ultra long-range jet has an expected best-in-class range of 8,000 nm and top speed of Mach 0.94 (627 knots), which according to the firm would make it the fastest civilian aircraft since the supersonic Concorde.