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Bombardier Global 8000 Sets Cabin Altitude Record

Long-range business jet is expected to enter service later this year.

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Bombardier's Global 8000 [Credit: Bombardier]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Bombardier's new Global 8000 business jet sets an industry record with the lowest cabin altitude in production at 2,691 feet, significantly enhancing passenger comfort.
  • This extremely low cabin altitude is designed to improve the passenger experience, making ultra-long-range travel more comfortable by reducing pressure discomfort.
  • Beyond comfort, the Global 8000 is also notable for being the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde (Mach 0.95) and having an 8,000 nautical mile range.
  • The new business jet is expected to enter service later this year.
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Bombardier announced Tuesday that its new Global 8000 now offers the lowest cabin altitude of any business jet in production.

The Canadian aerospace manufacturer said the Global 8000 has a cabin altitude of 2,691 feet while flying at 41,000 feet.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.

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