Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet officially entered service on Monday as the first of its type was delivered to its new owner.
Company officials staged an event at Bombardier’s aircraft assembly center in Mississauga, Ontario, where Canadian business owner Patrick Dovigi received the keys to the first delivered Global 8000. Dovigi has been a Bombardier customer for over 15 years, the manufacturer said, and his new Global 8000 will replace his current Global 7500.
The Global 8000 is the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde, with a maximum speed of Mach 0.95. It has a range of 8,000 nm and cabin altitude of 2,691 feet at 41,000 feet, the lowest of any business jet currently in production.
The aircraft received type certification from Transport Canada in November. Certifications by the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are still pending.
“Pride and excitement only begin to describe what the entry-into-service of the Global 8000 means for all 18,000 of us at Bombardier,” Bombardier president and CEO Éric Martel said in a news release. “Every innovation and every detail of the Global 8000 reflects the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our teams. This revolutionary aircraft is redefining the business aviation landscape with its innovative design, signature smooth ride, unmatched performance, and a promise fulfilled to our customers.”
The business jet, together with the Global 7500, has been under development since 2010. Bombardier said throughout 2025 that it expected the Global 8000 to enter service this year.
The aircraft’s interior features four living spaces, a separate crew rest area, Bombardier’s own air purification system, and lighting synced with the circadian rhythm of its passengers.
