Bombardier Global 8000, World's Fastest Business Jet, Receives U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification

Executive Summary

• Bombardier announced that the Global 8000 received U.S. FAA certification on December 19, 2025, following Transport Canada type certification on November 5, 2025.
• The aircraft entered commercial service in December 2025 and is pending EASA certification.
• The Global 8000 boasts industry‑leading performance: Mach 0.95 top speed, 8,000 NM range, and the lowest cabin altitude (2,691 ft) in business aviation.

Key Details

• Regulatory Milestones:
• FAA Type Certification granted on December 19, 2025.
• Transport Canada Type Certification received on November 5, 2025.
• EASA certification pending.
• Service Entry: Aircraft entered into service in December 2025 as scheduled.
• Performance Highlights:
• Top speed: Mach 0.95 (fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde).
• Range: 8,000 nautical miles – enables nonstop travel on more city pairs than any competitor.
• Cabin altitude: 2,691 ft at cruise altitude of 41,000 ft – lowest in business‑jet production.
• Takeoff/landing performance comparable to light jets; wing design with leading‑edge slats allows access to ~30% more airports than rivals.
• Quotes:
• Stephen McCullough, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Product Development, Bombardier: “Attaining the Global 8000 certification from the FAA sets new performance standards in the industry and marks one of the final chapters in our very successful development program for this groundbreaking business jet.”

Notable Quotes

• “This accomplishment is a direct result of the commitment to excellence and dedicated work of our highly skilled employees, suppliers, Transport Canada and the FAA for a collaborative, effective process,” – Stephen McCullough.