Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 in Asia, Marking a Key Milestone for Ultra-Long-Range Aviation in the Region

Executive Summary

• Bombardier has delivered its first Global 8000 aircraft in Asia to an undisclosed Shanghai-based customer, highlighting strong regional demand for ultra-long-range business aviation.
• The aircraft features industry-leading performance specifications, including an 8,000 nautical mile range, Mach 0.95 top speed, and the lowest cabin altitude in production at 2,691 ft.
• The delivery milestone coincides with Bombardier's strategic expansion of its Asia-Pacific support infrastructure, marked by a new ~250,000 sq ft service facility in Singapore.

Key Details

• First Global 8000 delivery in Asia completed for an undisclosed customer based in Shanghai.
• Aircraft range: 8,000 nautical miles.
• Top speed: Mach 0.95.
• Cabin environment: Industry's lowest cabin altitude in production at 2,691 ft (820 metres).
• Airport access: Capable of accessing 30% more airports than its closest rival due to advanced wing design with unique leading-edge slats.
• Operational agility: Takeoff and landing performance comparable to a light jet.
• Service expansion: Bombardier is adding a newly built ~250,000 square foot facility adjacent to its Singapore Service Centre at JTC’s Seletar Aerospace Park to strengthen Asia-Pacific customer support.
• Target mission profiles: Enables nonstop connectivity between major Asian financial hubs, including Shanghai to New York, Dublin, and Sydney.

Notable Quotes

• “This first Global 8000 delivery in Asia reflects the region’s continued appetite for aircraft that combine range, speed and an exceptional level of comfort for its passengers,” said Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President, Sales, International. “Asia is a strategic market for Bombardier, and the Global 8000 is particularly well aligned with the way customers in the region travel: across long distances, on tight schedules and with a strong focus on comfort, efficiency and nonstop global connectivity.”