Have a little loose change and looking for a way to spruce up your commute? You might want to consider picking up some wings in the form of the Bombardier Global 8000. With a top flying speed of 623 knots (716 mph, 1,154 km/h) and a range of 8,000 NM (9,206 miles, 14,816 km), Bombardier claims its new aircraft is the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, so it should have no trouble helping you beat your boss to the office in the morning.
Model: Bombardier Global 8000
Performance:
- Maximum Range: 7,900 nautical miles (14,631 kilometers)
- Top Speed: Mach 0.94
- Cruise Speed: Mach 0.85
Engines:
- Equipped with two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines
Capacity:
- Typical Seating Configuration: Up to 19 passengers
- Sleeping Configuration: Up to 8 passengers
Dimensions:
- Wingspan: 104 feet (31.7 meters)
- Length: 102 feet (31.1 meters)
- Height: 27 feet (8.2 meters)
Cabin:
- Total Cabin Volume: 2,236 cubic feet
- Cabin Height: 6 feet 3 inches
- Cabin Width: 8 feet 2 inches
- Features ultra-long range cabin with advanced soundproofing and a fresh air system for enhanced passenger comfort
Avionics:
- Equipped with Bombardier Vision flight deck featuring advanced avionics suite
Safety:
- Enhanced Vision System (EVS)
- Synthetic Vision System (SVS)
- Latest navigation and communication systems for optimum safety
The Global 8000 is designed to offer unmatched performance, luxurious comfort, and exceptional non-stop capabilities, making it a top choice for international business travel.
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While testing the Global 8000, Bombardier set a new world record for business jet speeds, cementing its position as the fastest aircraft in civil aviation since the glory days of the Concorde. Despite ultimately offering customers a maximum Mach operating speed of a mere Mach 0.94 – still a little quicker than your current ride to work, we’d wager – Bombardier achieved speeds in excess of Mach 1.015 while using a Global 7500 flight test vehicle accompanied by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane.
Whether you’re being chased by F/A-18s or not, the Global 8000 will get you where you’re going in the blink of an eye, and you’ll be riding in style thanks to a luxe and customisable cabin, offering four personalised suites that have been ergonomically designed to maximise space and make it as easy as possible to move throughout. Plus, Bombardier is including a Soleil circadian lighting system to combat jet lag, helping you to stay fresh no matter where you’re headed.
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Additional options include a principal suite with a full-size bed and an ensuite featuring a stand-up shower – hopefully you won’t hit a patch of turbulence mid-wash – as well as a 4K monitor and Bombardier’s l’Opéra directional audio sound system, which the brand claims offers “the industry’s first audio system featuring full-range speakers, advanced digital signal processing and seat-centric sound technology.”
The Global 8000 also features the “healthiest cabin in the industry” according to Bombardier. The Canadian manufacturer insists you can breathe easy thanks to its offering of a cabin altitude of 2,900 ft when flying at 41,000 ft, which is the lowest in its class. Plus, Bombardier’s Pũr Air and advanced HEPA filter technology offer the cleanest cabin air and the fastest fresh air replacement.
With its sleek looks, comfy interior and a range that’ll get you from London to Perth, the Global 8000 should be an enticing proposition for those with the dosh needed to secure one. While Bombardier hasn’t confirmed pricing, you still have a little time to save your pennies ahead of the aircraft’s entry into service in 2025. For an idea of just how many pennies you might need, discover why the $37 Million Bombardier Challenger 3500 is Luxury at ‘Zero Gravity’.
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Image: Bombardier
Image: Bombardier
