NetJets Takes Delivery of First Bombardier Global 8000

World’s largest private jet operator adds the world’s fastest business jet to its fleet.

Jack Daleo

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has a top speed of Mach 0.95, range of 8,000 nm, and the lowest cabin altitude in its class. [Credit: Bombardier]

Key Takeaways:

NetJets, the world's largest private jet operator, has taken delivery of the Bombardier Global 8000, positioning itself as the fleet launch customer for this new aircraft.
The Global 8000 is touted as the fastest civil jet since Concorde, reaching Mach 0.95, and offers an ultra-long range of 8,000 nm, enhancing premium private travel.
Beyond speed and range, the aircraft features the lowest cabin altitude of any business jet, along with advanced amenities like a four-zone cabin, air purification, and circadian lighting systems designed for passenger comfort.

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The world’s largest private jet operator this week added the world’s fastest business jet to its fleet as premium travel inches toward a return to supersonic speeds.

NetJets on Thursday took delivery of its first ultra-long-range Bombardier Global 8000 at the manufacturer’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Dorval, Quebec. NetJets plans to build a 24-strong fleet of the aircraft, which received Transport Canada and FAA certification in late 2025. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) followed suit in January.