Bombardier Global 8000: fastest civil aircraft since Concorde enters service
After over a decade of development and testing, the first owner of the Bombardier Global 8000 has received their aircraft signaling the entry into service of the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde.
On December 8, 2025, Canadian entrepreneur and longtime Bombardier customer Patrick Dovigi took ownership of his brand-new private jet at special event at the Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
With a top speed of Mach 0.95 the Bombardier Global 8000 is the fastest business jet operating, overtaking the Gulfstream G700 and Cessna Citation X+ which have top speeds of Mach 0.935.
Significantly, the Global 8000 is the fastest non-military aircraft since Concorde, which could travel at Mach 2.04 and was retired in 2003.
“Pride and excitement only begin to describe what the entry-into-service of the Global 8000 means for all 18,000 of us at Bombardier,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “Every innovation and every detail of the Global 8000 reflects the hard work, creativity and dedication of our teams. This revolutionary aircraft is redefining the business aviation landscape with its innovative design, signature smooth ride, unmatched performance and a promise fulfilled to our customers.”
It was a pleasure to visit Bombardier in Mississauga and celebrate the launch of the new Global 8000, the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde!This incredible aircraft is going to be built right here in Ontario by Ontario workers, demonstrating the world-class workforce… pic.twitter.com/0isYUuqMyl— Doug Ford (@fordnation) December 8, 2025 In November 2025, the Global 8000 gained Type Certification from Transport Canada. Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pending.
“This is truly an historic moment for Bombardier, our suppliers and the thousands of dedicated professionals who have brought a no-compromise attitude to this project every single day. Their commitment and dedication underscores everything we do at Bombardier – pushing the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Stephen McCullough, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Product Development, Bombardier.
A new edition of GE Aerospace’s Passport engine, designed to power the Bombardier Global 8000, was certified by the FAA and Transport Canada in August 2025.
While in May 2025, the first production Bombardier Global 8000 private jet successfully completed its first flight.
In 2023, Bombardier’s Global 8000 Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) became the first business jet to break the sound barrier during testing, and in 2022 the new aircraft was introduced to the world at EBACE in Geneva.
What will happen to the first Global 8000?
On December 8, 2025, private jet operator Chartright Air Group confirmed it would take operational custody of the first Bombardier Global 8000.
With the delivery of the Global 8000, Chartright now becomes the first operator in the world to welcome Bombardier’s newest flagship jet.
“Managing this best-in-class aircraft on behalf of our client reflects the depth of our trusted operational expertise and the strength of our longstanding relationship with Bombardier,” said Chartright’s Chief Operating Officer, Ben Boehm. “As the first to introduce the Global 7500 in Canada, we are proud to carry that legacy forward with the Global 8000. This milestone represents a significant achievement for our Chartright team and an important moment for both our company and the Canadian aerospace industry.”
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