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Bombardier Global 8000 Sets First Speed Record
Aircraft flew from Montreal to Nice, France, in just more than six hours
Bombardier Global 8000
Bombardier Global 8000

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has established its first speed record on a journey between Montreal and Nice, France, as it was transporting passengers to the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, the company reported today.

Completed in a little more than six hours, the record marks a milestone for the business jet that entered service in December and was certified with a Mach 0.95 Mmo, making it the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde. Bombardier president and CEO Éric Martel was on board the record flight.