Aircraft
Bombardier's Flagship Global 7000 Takes To The Sky
The first flight sets in motion a flight-test campaign that is expected to encompass five aircraft and place the type into service by late 2018.
Bombardier's flagship Global 7000 lands back at Toronto Airport after completing a successful two-hour, 27-minute first flight on Nov. 4, 2016.
Bombardier's flagship Global 7000 lands back at Toronto Airport after completing a successful two-hour, 27-minute first flight on Nov. 4, 2016.

Bombardier’s flagship Global 7000 felt the wind beneath its wings for the first time on November 4, completing a two-hour, 27-minute maiden flight from the company’s facility in Toronto. Under the control of captain Ed Grabman, copilot Jeff Karnes and flight-test engineer Jason Nickel, the aircraft departed at 10:25 a.m. local time on November 4, climbed to 20,000 feet and reached the planned test speed of 240 knots. During the flight the crew tested basic system functionality and assessed the handling and flying qualities.


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