Bombardier today announced that manufacturing of major structural components for the 1st Global 8000 production jet is underway across Bombardier facilities in Saint-Laurent (Québec), Red Oak (Texas) and Querétaro (Mexico). Set to enter into service in the second half of 2025, the Global 8000 private jet will stand alone as the world's fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, innovatively crafted with the smoothest ride and the industry's healthiest cabin. The aircraft also continues to impress in flight testing, achieving positive results throughout its campaign.

"The manufacturing process for what will be the industry's fastest business jet, the impressive ultra-long-range Global 8000, has begun," said David Murray, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Executive System. "Our engineering and production teams continue to demonstrate unmatched levels of expertise, pride and innovation, qualities that are an intrinsic part of Bombardier's DNA. Our people's mastery is behind the progress we are making at our production sites and underscores Bombardier's culture of excellence, as well as our commitment to elevating the world of aviation."

"Our customers will soon be able to step aboard an aircraft that sets the standard as the fastest and longest-range purpose-built business aircraft in history, allowing them to reach destinations farther and faster than ever before," added Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. "Connectivity, comfort and arriving refreshed are just as important today than speed and range, which is why we are proud that the Global 8000 will boast the best-in-class cabin altitude and offer Bombardier's signature smooth ride."

The aircraft will feature an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles and an unequaled top speed of Mach 0.94, unlocking more city pairs than ever before including Dubai-Houston, Singapore-Los Angeles, London-Perth and many others. With four true living spaces and a separate crew rest area, the Global 8000 aircraft will be capable of flying up to 8,000 nautical miles non-stop. The discerning business jet will also feature the most generous cabin size in its class along with the industry's heathiest cabins.

This incredible business aircraft will also deliver in terms of its in-flight experience. The luxurious cabin will incorporate revolutionary features introduced on the Global 7500 aircraft that dramatically improve passenger comfort including an available Principal Suite with a full-size bed and a stand-up shower in the En-suite. Revolutionary cabin advancements will also include entertainment control and connectivity, the intuitive nice Touch CMS and OLED touch dial and Bombardier's l'Opéra directional audio sound system to ensure passengers receive an unrivalled cabin experience.

In anticipation of the planned entry-into-service of the Global 8000 business jet, an upgrade is currently available for purchase by existing Global 7500 aircraft clients through one of Bombardier's aircraft service centres. Benefits of the upgrade will include improving the aircraft's top speed, increasing its range and providing passengers with exceptionally low cabin altitudes.