Bombardier's Global 8000 obtains aviation certification

Executive Summary

• Bombardier Inc.'s Global 8000 business jet has received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a critical milestone for the aircraft's commercial entry.
• The FAA certification follows Transport Canada type certification received on November 5, 2025, and the aircraft officially entered into service in December 2025.
• Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is currently pending.

Key Details

• FAA Certification Date: December 19, 2025.
• Transport Canada Certification Date: November 5, 2025.
• Service Entry: The Global 8000 entered into service in December 2025.
• Pending Certifications: European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification is pending.
• Performance Specifications:
  • Top Speed: Mach 0.95.
  • Range: 8,000 NM (nautical miles), enabling non-stop travel between more city pairs than competing true four-zone business jets.
  • Cabin Altitude: 2,691 feet at cruising altitude (41,000 feet), the lowest in business aviation production.
  • Airport Capability: Advanced wing design with unique leading-edge slats allows operation at up to 30% more airports than its closest rival.
  • Configuration: Only true four-zone business jet in its class.

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... 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." — Stephen McCullough, Senior Vice-President, Engineering and Product Development, Bombardier.