Bombardier, ELIE SAAB creating Global 8000 cabin design

Executive Summary

• Bombardier Inc. and ELIE SAAB have announced an exclusive collaboration to create a unique, elegant interior design for the Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft cabin.
• This marks Bombardier's first-ever design partnership with a luxury fashion house, aimed at offering customers a high-end, personalized cabin experience combining aviation engineering with haute couture aesthetics.
• The ELIE SAAB-designed jet will be officially unveiled in 2026, with the Global 8000 aircraft having received Transport Canada Type Certification in November 2025 and expected to enter service in 2025.

Key Details

• Collaboration Scope: Exclusive partnership between Bombardier and ELIE SAAB to design the passenger cabin for the Global 8000.
• Design Philosophy: Combines Bombardier’s aviation expertise with ELIE SAAB’s artistry in haute couture, focusing on refined aesthetics, exceptional craftsmanship, and innovative functionality.
• Availability: The ELIE SAAB design will be an option for Global 8000 customers, representing a statement of elegance and refinement.
• Unveiling Date: The design will be presented at an official unveiling in 2026.
• Aircraft Specifications (Global 8000):
  • Top speed: Mach 0.95.
  • Range: 8,000 nautical miles.
  • Features: Lowest cabin altitude in the industry, advanced technology, smooth ride, and exceptional field performance for short runways.
• Certification Status:
  • Transport Canada Type Certification received on November 5, 2025.
  • Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pending.
  • Expected to enter service in 2025.

Notable Quotes

• Eric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier: "This collaboration with ELIE SAAB further sets apart this aircraft's distinctive characteristics and exemplifies Bombardier's commitment to offering a unparallelled customer experience... By combining our engineering and craftsmanship expertise with ELIE SAAB's iconic design vision, we are offering our customers something truly unique -- an aircraft that reflects the pinnacle of elegance and a spectacular attention to detail."
• Elie Saab Jr., Vice-Chairman and CEO, ELIE SAAB Group: "Partnering with Bombardier marks an important milestone in ELIE SAAB's strategic expansion into lifestyle... By bringing our craftsmanship into dialogue with Bombardier's engineering mastery, we are creating an experience designed for a global clientele seeking unparalleled refinement and comfort."