If there’s a metric that defines an ultra-long-range business jet, Bombardier’s Global 8000 flaunts it right there in the model name: its 8,000-nautical-mile (14,815 km) range delivers impressive city pairings like Houston-Dubai, Los Angeles–Singapore, and London-Perth.
Unveiled last year, the Global 8000 was engineered with the goal of becoming not just the long-distance leader but also the fastest and most comfortable. While its official top speed is Mach 0.94, the 8000 flew at Mach 1.015 during tests, making it the fastest civil aircraft since the supersonic Concorde.
Inside, the cabin offers amenities including Pũr Air advanced HEPA filters and Soleil circadian lighting, to combat jet lag. Because passengers spend long hours seated, Bombardier’s Nuage seats feature thoughtful ergonomic details and a zero-gravity position for restful sleep when crossing date lines. Cabin pressurisation, which feels like 900 metres when the plane is cruising at 12,500 metres, undercuts the competition by a hair but still enables Bombardier to claim the industry’s lowest figure.
The Global 8000 is expected to enter the market in 2025. Around €72 million.
