Bombardier celebrated the entry into service of its Global 8000 business aircraft on Monday 8 December 2025 in Ontario in the presence of employees, government officials, suppliers, special guests and media.
Bombardier says the Global 8000 aircraft has achieved several significant milestones recently, such as becoming the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde with a top speed of Mach 0.95, adding a new, industry-leading lowest cabin altitude in production of 2,691 ft at 41,000 ft, and receiving Transport Canada Type Certification.
The certifications by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are pending, the aircraft manufacturer says.
Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier, said: “Pride and excitement only begin to describe what the entry into service of the Global 8000 means for all 18,000 of us at Bombardier. Every innovation and every detail of the Global 8000 reflects the hard work, creativity and dedication of our teams. This revolutionary aircraft is redefining the business aviation landscape with its innovative design, signature smooth ride, unmatched performance and a promise fulfilled to our customers.”
Stephen McCullough, Bombardier’s Senior Vice President, Engineering and Product Development, added: “Today’s celebration is a testament to the rigour and dedication of our talented employees and suppliers who have collectively enabled our Global 8000 to set the new standard for speed, range and cabin comfort in the industry.
“This is truly an historic moment for Bombardier, our suppliers and the thousands of dedicated professionals who have brought a no-compromise attitude to this project every single day. Their commitment and dedication underscores everything we do at Bombardier – pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
