Bombardier has delivered the first Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft in Asia, marking an important step in the expansion of ultra-long-range aircraft in business aviation.
Delivered to an undisclosed customer based in Shanghai, the aircraft is exceptionally well suited to meet Asia’s mission profile, Bombardier says, with customers valuing non-stop access between major financial centres. It features a four-zone cabin and enables non-stop city pairs such as Shanghai to New York, Shanghai to Dublin and Shanghai to Sydney.
According to Bombardier, the delivery reinforces the aircraft manufacturer’s momentum in Asia and underscores the appeal of the Global 8000 for customers seeking a rare combination of global reach, operational flexibility and uncompromising comfort.
Bombardier’s recently announced that it is expanding its Singapore Service Centre at JTC’s Seletar Aerospace Park through the addition of a newly built nearby facility of approximately 250,000 square feet, further strengthening its services footprint and customer support capabilities across Asia-Pacific.
“This first Global 8000 delivery in Asia reflects the region’s continued appetite for aircraft that combine range, speed and an exceptional level of comfort for its passengers,” said Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President, Sales, International.
“Asia is a strategic market for Bombardier, and the Global 8000 is particularly well aligned with the way customers in the region travel: across long distances, on tight schedules and with a strong focus on comfort, efficiency and non-stop global connectivity.”
