Bombardier has delivered the first Global 8000 business jet in Asia to an undisclosed customer based in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of ultra-long-range business aviation across the region.
Designed to meet the demands of Asian operators, the Global 8000 combines exceptional speed, range and operational flexibility, enabling nonstop travel between major global financial centres. The aircraft can connect city pairs such as Shanghai–New York, Shanghai–Dublin and Shanghai–Sydney, allowing passengers to travel farther and faster while remaining productive in flight.
The flagship business jet offers a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles. It also features the lowest cabin altitude of any production aircraft at 2,691ft (820m), helping passengers arrive more refreshed after long-haul journeys. In addition, its ability to access a wider range of airports provides operators with greater flexibility when planning missions across Asia and beyond.
Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President, Sales, International at Bombardier, said: “This first Global 8000 delivery in Asia reflects the region’s continued demand for aircraft that combine range, speed and exceptional passenger comfort. Asia remains a strategic market for Bombardier, and the Global 8000 is particularly well suited to the way customers in the region travel — across long distances, on demanding schedules and with a strong focus on comfort, efficiency and seamless global connectivity.”
