Bombardier Global 7500 sets 150th speed record
Bombardier’s Global 7500 jet has set its 150th speed record, the most ever set by a single business aircraft type, says the Canadian manufacturer.
The latest achievements include city pair speed records, such as Tokyo to Los Angeles, Toronto to Paris, New York to London and Hong Kong to Montreal.
Ranking highest amongst its earlier achievements are the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation – 8,225nm (15,233km) from Sydney to Detroit – and business aviation’s longest range non-stop mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles.
“The Global 7500 continues to redefine what is possible in business aviation,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, executive vice president, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. “Many of these records have been set with passengers on board in varying conditions and airports, making these achievements even more meaningful and reaching this pinnacle more remarkable.”
Boasting a top speed of Mach 0.925 and a baseline range of 7,700nm (14,260km), the Global 7500 features Bombardier’s Smooth Flĕx Wing which reduces fuel burn, lowers emissions and benefits short-field and high-speed performance.
Bombardier delivered its 200th Global 7500 in December 2024.
The Canadian OEM will soon introduce its new flagship the Global 8000. The aircraft is expected to have a range of 8,000nm (14,816km) and a top speed of Mach 0.94, as well an ultra-low cabin altitude.
