First Bombardier Global 8000 delivered
Bombardier’s Global 8000 has entered into service with a first delivery to a customer during a ceremony at its assembly centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
The Global 8000 aircraft received Transport Canada type certification on November 5th. Certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration and from the European Aviation Safety Agency is pending.
Patrick Dovigi, buyer of the first Global 8000, accepted the keys to his new aircraft, while Canadian rock star Tom Cochrane presented by Rolling Stone Canada performed.
Éric Martel, president and CEO, Bombardier, said: “Every innovation and every detail of the Global 8000 reflects the hard work, creativity and dedication of our teams. This revolutionary aircraft is redefining the business aviation landscape with its innovative design, signature smooth ride, unmatched performance and a promise fulfilled to our customers.”
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Earlier this year, the aircraft achieved several milestones, including completing the flight-test programme, becoming the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde with a top speed of Mach 0.95 and adding a cabin altitude of 2,691ft at 41,000ft — the lowest in the industry, according to the Canadian OEM.
Stephen McCullough, senior vice president, Engineering and Product Development, Bombardier, said: “Today’s celebration is a testament to the rigour and dedication of our talented employees and suppliers who have collectively enabled our Global 8000 to set the new standard for speed, range and cabin comfort in the industry.”
The Global 8000 is a four-zone business jet to offer a range of 8,000nm. It also features takeoff and landing performance comparable to that of a light jet. Plus, its advanced wing design makes use of leading-edge slats enable that enable access to up to 30% more airports – the equivalent of more than 2,000 destinations – than its closest rival, according to Bombardier.
Late last month, CAE announced it will begin training the first pilots for Bombardier’s new Global 8000 business jet this month. As Bombardier’s Authorized Training Provider (ATP), CAE said it will begin pilot training for the aircraft at its Montreal training centre in early December.
