Bombardier Claims Global 8000 Sets Lowest Cabin Altitude Benchmark at 41,000 Feet

Overview

• Bombardier says the Global 8000 achieves a 2,691-foot cabin altitude at 41,000 feet, the lowest currently being produced in business aviation.
• The company links the reduced cabin altitude to passenger comfort and wellbeing and pairs it with its Pũr Air system featuring HEPA filtration.
• Industry context provided by reporting notes typical business-jet cabin altitudes of about 3,000 to 6,000 feet and airliners around 5,000 to 8,000 feet.
• Bombardier reiterates advertised performance of a Mach 0.95 top speed and 8,000 nm range, calling the aircraft the fastest civil jet since Concorde.
• The aircraft remains under development with specifications subject to change, and Bombardier says it expects entry into service in 2025.