Aircraft
FAA Certifies Bombardier’s Ultra-long-range Global 8000
Approval clears the way for deliveries to U.S. customers
Bombardier Global 8000 business jet
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Bombardier today received FAA certification of the Global 8000, the company’s flagship ultra-long-range aircraft and the fastest business jet in production with an Mmo of Mach 0.95. The Global 8000 received Transport Canada approval on November 5.

Meanwhile, the Global 8000’s GE Passport 20 engine just obtained its nod from EASA, and European certification of the twinjet is expected imminently. Delivering 19,000 pounds of thrust, the Passport 20 was first certified in 2018, but was modified to enable the Global 8000’s enhanced performance and 8,000-nm range.