Bombardier Global 8000 Completes First Production Flight Ontario

The first production Bombardier Global 8000 business jet successfully completed its inaugural flight on May 16, 2025, departing from Bombardier’s Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. This milestone marks a significant step toward the aircraft's planned entry into service in the second half of 2025. The Global 8000, powered by twin GE Aerospace Passport engines, is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, capable of speeds up to Mach 0.94 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles. The jet features an ultra-low cabin altitude of 2,900 feet, luxurious four-zone cabin configurations, and light jet-like runway performance enabling access to smaller airports. Bombardier highlighted the aircraft's smooth performance during the flight-testing procedures and noted that the first production unit will next undergo interior completion at their Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Montreal. This aircraft is positioned to redefine business aviation by combining speed, range, comfort, and operational flexibility.