Bombardier talks up Global 7500 speed records

Executive Summary

• Bombardier announced that its Global 7500 business jet has achieved a record‑setting 150th speed record, the most ever for a single aircraft type.
• The jet set new city‑pair speed records on routes such as Tokyo–Los Angeles, Toronto–Paris, New York–London and Hong Kong–Montreal, averaging over 1,000 km/h on 20 missions.
• Bombardier previewed the upcoming Global 8000, promising an industry‑leading range of 8,000 nm and a top speed of Mach 0.94.

Key Details

• 150th Speed Record: Most ever recorded for a single business aircraft type.
• City‑Pair Records: Tokyo → Los Angeles; Toronto → Paris; New York → London; Hong Kong → Montreal.
• Average Speed: Exceeded 1,000 km/h on 20 record‑setting missions.
• Historical Achievements: Longest business aviation flight – 8,225 nm (15,232.7 km) Sydney → Detroit; longest non‑stop range mission London City → Los Angeles.
• Global 7500 Performance Specs: Top speed Mach 0.925; baseline range 7,700 nm (14,260 km); equipped with Smooth FlexWing for lift and fuel efficiency.
• Future Product – Global 8000: Anticipated range 8,000 nm (14,816 km), top speed Mach 0.94, ultralow cabin altitude, runway performance comparable to light jets, enabling access to smaller airports.

Notable Quotes

“The Global 7500 continues to redefine what is possible in business aviation,” said Jean‑Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice‑President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. “Our customers count on us to deliver a business tool with the highest standards in luxury, speed and reliability, and the Global 7500 overachieves on all fronts.”