Bombardier is known throughout private aviation for luxurious private jets. Their latest iteration is surely going to disrupt the market and redraw the maps. The Global 8000 has been in testing since 2021 and is slated for an entrance into service in early 2025. The Global 8000 isn’t just an upgrade, it is going to be the new standard. During testing in 2021, the jet broke the sound barrier. Impressive performance isn’t all there is to love about the brand new Bombardier Global 8000.

Interior

The cabin of the Global 8000 is littered with luxurious features, posh sitting and even the possibility of a full size private showers. The most impressive feature just might be the industry setting cabin altitude. With a reported cabin altitude of just 2,900 feet, the Global 8000 leaves passengers feeling refreshed and energized. Pair the insanely low cabin altitude with the hospital grade HEPA filters and the Global 8000 delivers on its promise of putting the passengers wellness first!

Speaking of luxury, the Global 8000 features state of the art seating that includes the Nuage zero gravity chairs. This allows maximum comfort for whomever sits in it, letting the passenger lay completely flat or rotate as much as needed.

As expected from a jet of this stature, the Global 8000 boasts cabin connectivity featuring an elegantly designed cabin management system. Deploying a round OLED touch dial, the Touch CMS system ensures that passengers’ are able to control everything from the temperature to the 55 in 4K television.

Cockpit

The Global 8000 boasts the industry leading Bombardier vision flight deck. Featuring fly-by-wire flight controls and advanced technology such as autothrottles, the cockpit is surely one of the most beautiful in the industry. Efficiently thought through, the Global 8000 has all the tools any pilot needs for a multitude of missions, whether it be long hauls or short hops.

The cockpit also includes the Heads Up Display, or HUD, to give pilots another tool. Along with this, the two PFD displays and central CDU display are mounted perfectly. This allows the crew to use every available resource to keep the passengers safe and the flight running as efficiently as possible.

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Performance

Powered by the GE Passport Jet engines, the Global 8000 provides plenty of performance for any need. The jet is capable of carrying up to 19 passengers in maximum comfort. It has a maximum certified ceiling of 51,000 feet, enabling the pilots to fly above any weather or turbulence. The Global 8000 has a range of nearly 8,000 nautical miles, making any destination within reach.

Specifications

● Seating: 18 passengers plus crew
● Maximum Speed: 696 mph
● Cabin Height: 6.2 ft
● Cabin Width: 8 ft
● Cabin Length: 54.5 ft
● Cabin Volume: 2236 cu ft
● Baggage Volume: 195 cu ft
● Approximate Luggage Capacity: 24 total bags
● Range: 8,000 NM
● GPH: 486 gph
● Model: Global 8000
● Manufacturer: Bombardier
● Manufactured from: 2025-

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Conclusion

The Bombardier Global line has long been the pinnacle of private jet envy. The Global 8000 is no exception. Surely the fact that it broke the sound barrier in testing will push its popularity to new heights once released, it’s the high-end luxury and quality that will keep it there. The Global 8000 can be referred to as a flying fortress, but it's more like a high-end condo that happens to fly!