Overview
- Bombardier named Comlux as the first Global 8000 customer with a firm order for one jet announced at NBAA-BACE 2025 in Las Vegas.
- Comlux says the aircraft will join its long-range charter offering and be available for hire, with a Dubai base expected.
- Bombardier now lists a maximum speed of Mach 0.95 and a high-speed cruise of M0.92, calling it the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde.
- The Global 8000 remains under development, and CEO Éric Martel says Transport Canada certification and initial entry into service are expected before year-end.
- Bombardier cites 2021 flight testing that reached supersonic conditions and 2023 wind-tunnel work at M1.2 as supporting evidence for the higher-speed certification margin.