The new Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range business jet under development by Bombardier Aerospace. The Global 8000 will have a range of 8000 nautical miles meaning it can fly from London to Perth without stopping. In addition to this, it has the same size cabin as the Global 7500. As well as its large size, the Global 8000 will be the world’s fastest business jet ever built and it even hit the speed of sound in a test flight.
Bombardier’s new ultra-long range flagship
The new Bombardier Global 8000 will be the longest-range purpose-built business jet under development by Bombardier while being the fastest in business aviation.
The new Bombardier Global 8000 will have the industry‘s leading range of 8000 nautical miles (14,816 KM)
The industry leading Bombardier Global 8000
The Bombardier Global 8000 has changed the face of business aviation opening a new category the ultra-long-range business jet that has a range of over 8000 nautical miles. That is the longest range of any purpose-built business jet. In addition, the Global 8000 has the largest cabin in business aviation and has one of the world’s most comfortable and cleanest cabins in its class.
Global 8000 – the fastest business jet on earth
The Global 8000 will have a top speed of 0.94 MACH (1,161 KM/H) (721 MPH)- The fastest of any civil aircraft since Concorde. The Global 8000 test aircraft reached a top speed of Mach 1.01 in-flight testing (while being powered on Sustainable Aviation Fuel SAF) and this was confirmed by a NASA chase plane.
To make this possible, Bombardier has designed an advancement in new wing technology and aerodynamics.
The Global 8000 design and development
The Global 8000 will be based on the highly successful Global 7500 with new and improved technology while offering the same size cabin.
Global 8000 cabin and seating capacity
Global 8000 will accommodate up to 19 passengers and features up to four equal size living areas. The global 8000 will also offer a dedicated crew suite for long-haul flights
In addition, while the Global 8000 flies at 41,000 feet passengers feel a cabin altitude of 2900 feet – the lowest in its class!
The Global 8000 has a cabin so large it has a dedicated bedroom
The Bombardier Global 8000 has the largest cabin of any purpose-built business jet currently in service with many interior layout options to choose from. In fact, the interior is so large it can accommodate a bedroom suite and a shower.
Industry-winning cabin comfort – featuring the cleanest cabin of any business jet
The cabin features an advanced filtration system that captures 99.99% of allergens, bacteria, and viruses. Moreover, 100% of the air in the cabin can be replaced in 90 seconds. As a result, the cabin air is the cleanest of any business jet.
The all new Nuage Seat that has change the face of comfort – in a class of its own
The Nuage seat is an all-new deep reclining seat that defines the definition of comfort and is in a class of its own.
There are three ways the Nuage seat has changed the face of business aviation comfort:
Firstly, it features a link system for the first-ever deep recline allowing the seat to recline further than ever before. Secondly, it has a floating base for effortless movement. Thirdly, it has a tilting headrest for optimal neck support in any position. The result of this is the Nuage seat being the most comfortable seat in business aviation and is ultimately in a class of its own.
The Nuage has defined passenger comfort and will be seen in new Bombardier aircraft to come.
Global 8000 summary
To conclude comment the Global 8000 will change the face of business aviation in the ultra-long-range category. Global 8000 will be the world’s largest and longest-range purpose-built business jet to take to the skies. Most importantly, the Global 8000 will lead the way for its competitors in the ultra large and ultra-long-range business jet category.