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

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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]

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Bombardier's Global 8000, billed as the world's fastest and longest-range business jet, is progressing on schedule for its anticipated entry into service in 2025.
The jet is expected to offer an 8,000 nautical mile range and a top speed of Mach 0.94, positioning it as the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde (though it cruises subsonically).
It features a 19-passenger capacity, an advanced Bombardier Vision flight deck, a proprietary Smooth Flex Wing for enhanced agility and airport access, and a luxurious cabin with the lowest cabin altitude in its class.

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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.