Overview
- Bombardier handed over the inaugural Global 8000 on December 8 at its Mississauga assembly center to Canadian entrepreneur Patrick Dovigi.
- The type received Transport Canada type certification on November 5, 2025, and FAA and EASA certifications remain pending.
- Chartright Air Group said it will take operational custody of the first aircraft on behalf of the owner.
- Bombardier says the jet tops out at Mach 0.95, flies 8,000 nautical miles, and maintains a 2,691‑foot cabin altitude at 41,000 feet, the lowest among business jets in production.
- The cabin features four separate living spaces and a dedicated crew rest area, and Bombardier cites an advanced slatted wing designed to expand access to additional airports.