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Bombardier Global 8000 in final assembly, progressing on schedule
April 8, 2025 By Wings Staff
Bombardier’s new aircraft assembly facility at Toronto Pearson resides on 42 acres on the north side of CYYZ and is state of the art from a manufacturing technology, people and process perspective. Built for approximately $670 million, the facility is now building the Global 8000 jet which is expected to enter into service this year. (Photo: Bombardier) Bombardier on April 8 announced that its Global 8000 business jet program is progressing to plan, with its first Global 8000 production aircraft continuing in the assembly phase at its new 178,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at Toronto Pearson International. The Global 8000 is scheduled to enter in service in 2025.
“Bombardier’s Global 8000 possesses outstanding short-field capabilities, with the ability to access smaller airports other aircraft in its category can’t access. This helps make it the clear choice for discerning owners and operators who prioritize convenience and flexibility,” said Stephen McCullough, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Product Development, Bombardier. “This impressive aircraft will be the fastest and longest-range purpose-built business aircraft ever built and its rare combination of innovation, performance, and comfort will allow our customers to reach new heights in their business aviation experience.”
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Bombardier’s Flight Test Centre in Wichita, Kansas, recently put the Global 8000 flight test aircraft through a new series of testing, flying missions to Europe to focus on its performance attributes in functional operating conditions.
“The first Global 8000 production aircraft is steadily progressing through final assembly, and we are on track to meet our targets for this incredible aircraft – the industry’s fastest and most impressive ultra-long-range business jet,” said David Murray, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System.
The industry unique Global 8000 is rated for a range of 8,000 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 0.94, unlocking city pairs like Dubai-Houston, Singapore-Los Angeles, London-Perth, among others.
The Global 8000 also features what Bombardier describes as four true living spaces and a separate crew rest area. The business jet will also feature the longest seated length size in its class, explains bombardier, along with what the company describes as the industry’s healthiest cabin.