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Bombardier’s Global 8000 Certified by Transport Canada

Long-range business jet remains on track to enter service this year.

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Bombardier’s Global 8000 soars above the clouds. [Credit: Bombardier]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet has received certification from Transport Canada, with FAA and EASA approvals expected, paving the way for its entry into service later this year.
  • The Global 8000 is highlighted as the world's fastest business jet, capable of Mach 0.95, and offers an impressive 8,000 nautical mile range.
  • It sets an industry record for cabin altitude, maintaining a low 2,691 feet while flying at 41,000 feet.
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Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet has been certified by Transport Canada, the aerospace manufacturer announced Wednesday.

The milestone with the country’s transportation regulator clears the way for similar certification from the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Bombardier officials said. The company expects the aircraft to enter service some time later this year.

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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